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Rynek Glowny Market Square

Located in the center of Old Krakow's Stare Miasto district, Rynek Glowny, or "Main Market Square" is a hub of activity, and a picturesque focal point of daily life in this southern Polish city.



Each afternoon locals gather in the square to socialize, and local craft vendors sell their goods beneath the shadows of St Mary's Basilica and Sukiennice Cloth Hall.'



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Wedding at Rynek Glowny



Traditional Polish Gypsy Folk Singers


Weekends are especially festive at Rynek Glowny, with Gypsy or traditional Polish country musicians entertaining the crowds.



Traditional Polish Crafts




Oscypek Polish Smoked Cheese
Pepairing Oscypek Smoked Cheese (left), Traditional Painted Eggs (right)



Paratroopers at Rynek Glowny
Paratrooper demonstration at Rynek Glowny Market Square




  

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