The Old Market Square of Rzeszów – a walk in time and space
The Rzeszów Old Market Square is a place where history meets modernity and every walk can become an adventure. Cobbled streets, the aroma of coffee, hidden cafés and mysterious undergrounds – you never know what you shall find behind the corner. Are you brave enough to enter the tale?
What can you expect?
In brief:
- Soulful architecture – these old tenement houses, the majestic Town Hall and romantic backstreets take you on a journey back in time.
- Cafes and restaurants – an ideal place for coffee, regional delicacies and lazy afternoons in the garden.
- Underground Tourist Route – a network of secret passageways hiding secrets of the city.
- Culture and entertainment – many concerts, festivals and open-air exhibitions take place in these sides.
- Proximity of green areas – a few steps away, there are the Wisłok River Boulevards, ideal for a further walk.
- Instagram photos – colourful facades, charming lanterns and old details create a perfect background for photo shooting.
- Urban atmosphere with a touch of mystery – the legend of an old ghost of Rzeszów says that at night, you can hear voices of old stories echoing in the Old Market Square.
Important notice:
- The Old Market Square dates back to the 14th century and its urban layout has not changed since Middle Ages.
- One of the main attractions – a network of corridors and basements which were once used by merchants and city’s inhabitants as warehouses and shelters.
- You should definitely try the local delicacies, e.g. the regional pancakes called proziaki or Galician dishes.
- Legend has it that at night, echoes of old conversations and laughter from centuries ago can be heard around the Market Square… Is it only imagination or a true magic of Rzeszów? See for yourself!
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