Great Weigh House, Kraków

#199 among attractions in Kraków

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The Great Weigh House was a prominent building that existed on the main square of Kraków, Poland. It was located in between the Cloth Hall and Church of St. Adalbert to the east. Next to it was the Small Weigh House. ()

Local name: Wielka Waga Miejska w Krakowie Coordinates: 50°3'40"N, 19°56'15"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Great Weigh House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica.

~220 ftN
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~100 ftSE
Romanesque 11th-century church
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's bustling Old Town, the Church of St. Adalbert stands as a testament to the city's rich history and spiritual heritage. This venerable place of worship, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest stone...
~220 ftN
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
2 min walk • The Cloth Hall, known locally as Sukiennice, is a historic trading hub and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Kraków, Poland. This Renaissance-era gem, nestled in the center of the Main Market Square, dates back to the 14th century and was a major...
~500 ftNE
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków
3 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica, with its twin spires reaching skyward and intricate Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to Kraków's historical and cultural significance. Located in the heart of the city's Main Market Square, this church has become an emblem of Poland's...
~690 ftNE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Italian House, Kraków
4 min walk • The Italian House, also known as Dom Włoski, is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Kraków, Poland, reflecting the city's rich historical tapestry. Located at Szpitalna 32, this building is a testament to the cultural and artistic exchanges between Poland...
~180 ftN
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
1 min walk • The main square of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha is the largest medieval town square in Europe.
~330 ftN
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
2 min walk • The underground square central museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size. Work on the underground square first began at the start of 2009 and cost 38 million zloty. The museum first opened on 24 September 2010, at the time only displaying regular exhibitions.
~770 ftSW
13th-century church with Gothic murals
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków
4 min walk • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi with Monastery of the Franciscan Order located in the Old Town district of Kraków, Poland, is a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from the Bishop's Palace – residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city.
~480 ftW
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
3 min walk • Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Kraków, is one of the best known bronze monuments in Poland, and a favourite meeting place at the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków.
~520 ftW
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
3 min walk • The Piwnica pod Baranami is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most renowned political cabaret in the country, until the end of the communist era.
~660 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
4 min walk • The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków in Kraków, Lesser Poland, was granted the status of an independent institution in 1945. Originally, it was a branch of the Old Records Office of Kraków, in operation from 1899.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Weigh House?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków (1 min walk), Main Square, Kraków (1 min walk), Sukiennice Museum, Kraków (2 min walk), Cloth Hall, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Great Weigh House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Weigh House:

Tram

Plac Wszystkich Świętych • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 6, 69, 8 (4 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 1, 10, 24, 3, 52, 62, 69 (6 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (7 min walk)
Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 608, 610 (12 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (18 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (33 min walk)