Old Market Square
Stary Rynek
One of the most beautiful old market squares in Central Europe. Colourful merchants' houses surround a Renaissance town hall, and it's lined with restaurants and bars.
The Old Market Square dates from the city's founding in 1253. It was severely damaged in the Second World War and rebuilt after the war to its original appearance. At its centre stand the town hall and rows of narrow, colourful 'fishmongers' houses'. Around the edges are Baroque and Renaissance-style townhouses. The square has four historic fountains, including the Proserpina Fountain, and a replica of a pillory. Nearby are the Gingerbread Museum, a musical instrument museum, and many restaurants and beer halls, and the area is lively at night. Entry is free. Visit before noon to see the goats of the town hall clock strike at noon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Poznań Town Hall & Billy Goats
- Poznań Croissant Museum
- Poznań Fara (Parish Church of St Stanislaus)
- Royal Castle, Poznań
- National Museum in Poznań
- Stary Browar
- Citadel Park (Cytadela)
- Poznań June 1956 Monument