Krakow City Hall Building
Krakow City Hall, located in the Old Town of Krakow, Poland, is one of the main focal points and iconic buildings of the Central Market Square. This magnificent Gothic building was built in the late 13th century and leans 55 centimeters due to a storm in 1703. The observation platform on the top level of the clock tower is open to visitors, who must climb 100 narrow and steep steps to enjoy the stunning view.
Museum at Market Square in Krakow
The Central Market Square is the main square in the old city of Krakow, Poland, and is the largest medieval city square in Europe. It was named one of the "Best Squares in the World" in 2005. In the center of the square stands a statue of Adam Mickiewicz, surrounded by various magnificent historical buildings such as merchants, palaces, and churches.
Maria Church
St. Mary's Church in Krakow is one of Poland's most beautiful Gothic buildings. For centuries, it has been the main cathedral in the city. Every hour, a trumpeter on the church bell tower plays a long trumpet call. According to records, this tradition originated to honor a faithful and dedicated trumpeter who stood guard against foreign invasions during the Middle Ages.
Florian Gate is a famous Gothic tower in Poland and an important building in Kraków's Old Town. It was built in the 14th century as part of the city's defensive system in response to the Mongol invasion in 1241. Named after St. Florian, it served as a main gateway in and out of the old city. It is connected to the circular Barbican fortification by a bridge and moat. The tower stands at a height of 33.5 meters with a Baroque-style spire on top, resembling a crown for the gate. In 1660, it underwent renovations and an additional one meter was added to its original height. The southern facade of the gate is adorned with shallow reliefs of St. Florian from the 18th century, while the northern side features a stone eagle sculpted by Zygmunt Langman in 1882, based on a design by the painter Jan Matejko. Inside the gate, there is a rear Baroque-style altar.
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church, which has a grand architecture. You must not miss it!
