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4 Market Square: North and West Sides

The charter given to Krakow in 1257
determined the plan of the city. The square
located in the middle of the medieval city has
remained the centre of Krakow ever since. This
square, some 200 m (656 ft) by 200 m (656 ft), is
surrounded by a regular grid of streets, with three
streets on each side. Only the off-the-grid location
of the Church of St Mary, which pre-dates the
charter, and Grodzka Street, with its funnel-like
shape, vary the rigidity of the urban planning in this Deer House
area. There were formerly many buildings in the square, This was once an inn. Johann
but of those the Cloth Hall and the Town Hall Tower Wolfgang von Goethe and Tsar
are the only ones to have survived. The square was Nicholas I both stayed here.
a venue for many important events, including Horse House
coronation ceremonies. Phoenix House
Kenc House
North Side

“Piwnica Pod Baranami” Cabaret
The cabaret which is housed in the Palace of the Rams was
established in 1956. Although it was originally intended to exist
no longer than “five years, possibly even less”, the cabaret has been
active for more than 50 years and is one of Krakow’s top attractions.
Piotr Skrzynecki (1930–97) was the founder and heart and soul of
the cabaret. Wiesław Dymny, Ewa Demarczyk, Marek Grechuta,
Krystyna Zachwatowicz, Zygmunt
Konieczny, Leszek Wójtowicz, Anna
Palace of the Rams Szałapak, Grzegorz Turnau and Zbigniew
(Pałac Pod Baranami) Preisner were among the best-known
One of the most magnificent contributors and performers. The
palaces owned by the cabaret is a lively place full of poetry
Potocki family now houses and music, joy and laughter.
a famous cabaret.
Piotr Skrzynecki
West Side
Lamb House House with Małachowski Palace
a Tin Roof