Rynek Underground
Podziemia Rynku
An archaeological site four meters below the Cloth Hall, using medieval trade route remains and multimedia displays to tell the story of Kraków's early commerce.
Archaeological excavations carried out from 2005 to 2010 beneath the Main Market Square uncovered street surfaces, shop foundations, and burials dating back to the 11th century. An underground museum of about 6,000 square meters was then built. The exhibition combines the original remains seen from glass walkways, holographic projections, and touchscreens, presenting medieval coins, weighing instruments, and Hanseatic trade, along with "vampire" burials. The entrance is on the northeast side of the Cloth Hall. Admission costs about 38 zlotys. Entry is free on Tuesdays but limited, so you need to book a time slot online. The museum is closed on the second Monday of each month, so check the official website before visiting.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Monday until 4:00 PM, Tuesday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Main Market Square & Cloth Hall
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
- Czartoryski Museum
- Collegium Maius
- Planty Park
- St. Florian's Gate & Barbican
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul