Old Market Square, Poznań

Name: Old Market Square
Address: Poznań, Poland

#56 among attractions in Poznań

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Stary Rynek - the main town square in Poznań delimited around 1253 as the central place of the city's incorporation. It is a square with a side length of 141 meters, and three streets extend from each wall, with the two outermost ones from the corners. It is located in the Old Town, within the administrative settlement Stare Miasto. It is the third largest market in Poland and one of the largest in Europe.

Local name: Stare Miasto w Poznaniu Coordinates: 52°24'29"N, 16°55'60"E

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Old Market Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fara Church, City Hall, Museum of Applied Arts, Poznań Croissant Museum.

~500 ftSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Fara Church, Poznań
3 min walk • Fara Church, officially known as the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (also referred to as Poznań Fara or simply Fara), is a notable historical and religious landmark in the heart of Poznań, Poland. A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, the church stands out with its...
~260 ftNE
City hall, Museum, Historical place
City Hall, Poznań
2 min walk • Poznań City Hall, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Poznań's Old Market Square, is a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This Renaissance masterpiece, originally built in the 13th century and later reconstructed by the Italian...
~670 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Applied Arts, Poznań
4 min walk • The Museum of Applied Arts in Poznań stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry, nestled within the picturesque landscape of western Poland. As a beacon of creativity and design, this museum, with its focus on applied arts, showcases an impressive...
~410 ftE
Museum
Poznań Croissant Museum, Poznań
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Poznań, Poland, lies a unique cultural gem: the Poznań Croissant Museum. This delightful museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the tradition of making St. Martin's croissants, a local delicacy that holds a special place...
~270 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Pillory, Poznań
2 min walk • The Pillory in Poznań, Poland, is a significant historical monument that stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. Located in the Old Market Square, this stone structure dates back to the 16th century and was originally used as a place of public humiliation...
~690 ftS
Church
Poznań Fara, Poznań
4 min walk • The Poznań Fara, formally known as the Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Poznańska), is one of the most splendid Baroque churches in Poland, located in the heart of Poznań. Built in the 17th century, this architectural masterpiece was part of the former Jesuit...
~770 ftW
State-owned art and coin collections
National Museum, Poznań
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Poznań, the National Museum stands as a beacon of Polish culture and history. This prestigious institution, one of the oldest and largest museums in Poland, offers a comprehensive look into the rich tapestry of the nation's artistic...
~640 ftNW
Reconstructed 13th-century castle
Royal Castle, Poznań
4 min walk • The Royal Castle in Poznań is a historical edifice that stands as a testament to the city's regal past. Located in the heart of Poznań, Poland, this castle is a significant cultural landmark and a prime example of medieval architecture in the region.
~190 ftE
Historical landmark
Merchants' Houses, Poznań
1 min walk • Budnicze Houses - located south of the town hall, a group of three- or four-story narrow townhouses dating from the first half of the 16th century.
~280 ftNW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Działyński Palace, Poznań
2 min walk • Działyński Palace in Poznań, Poland is a Baroque palace built in 1773 - 1776. The building features a rich stucco-decorated interior of its "Red Hall" and a classicist façade decorated with sculptures. The palace serves as one of the locations of Kórnik Library today.
~640 ftE
52°24'31"N • 16°56'10"E
Dalineum, Poznań
4 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Market Square?

Nearby attractions include Municipal Gallery Arsenal, Poznań (1 min walk), John of Nepomuk statue, Poznań (1 min walk), Wielkopolskie Muzeum Wojskowe, Poznań (1 min walk), Fontanna Neptuna, Poznań (1 min walk).

How to get to Old Market Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Market Square:

Tram

Wrocławska • Lines: 5, 6, 9 (5 min walk)
Pl. Wielkopolski • Lines: , 13, 16, 17, 201, 202, 3, 36, 8, 99 (5 min walk)

Bus

Grobla • Lines: 174, 176, 190, 221, 603 (6 min walk)
Wielka • Lines: 174, 176, 190, 221, 603 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Poznań Garbary • Lines: Pkm2, Pkm3 (16 min walk)
Poznań Główny • Lines: Pkm2, Pkm3, Pkm4 (26 min walk)

Train

Maltanka (26 min walk)
Poznań Main Station (26 min walk)