CLOTH HALL KRAKOW

ne of the best places to visit in Krakow is The Cloth Hall, which was constructed in the 13th century, and since then served as an important trade centre. It facilitated a number of barter and other transactions from the east in respect to silk, cotton and spices.

The Krakow Cloth Hall is one of the most important places to visit in Krakow, located in the Market Square near the Old Town. It is known for its impressive architecture and as such has been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Hirostircially, it has been a centre of immense commercial importance, facilitating international trade for centuries. In the 15th and 16th century, numerous imports were carried on from the eastern regions, like that of silks, cloth and spices. It was an important centre where businessmen from around the world used to meet. 

Today, it is one of the most exotic markets in Krakow, and is an important tourist destination which also houses a number of food stalls, eateries and rooftop cafes. You’ll find spectacular items like jewellery, handicrafts, cloth, wooden carvings and rugs, at affordable prices. 

Highlights

• Take a tour of the Cloth Hall, which is one of the oldest and most significant trade centres of Krakow. 
• Learn about how the original building fell victim to fire and how it was renovated to its present form. 
• Explore its halls which were once the meeting point of businessmen from around the world. 
• Listen to your guide as she narrates the history of this magnificent structure, and how it was once a site for major imports and exports with eastern regions. 
• Shop at one of its stores selling items like jewellery, clothes, rugs, wooden handicrafts and such other items.