THE SMALL SQUARE

Small Market was originally the Butcher’s Market, filled with numerous rows of stalls selling meat and fish.

In the 18th century it was transformed into vegetable and fruit market. In 1903, the stalls were removed to make a room for tram tracks, which were here only until 1953.

During communist times the space  was used as a car park and taxi stand up until 2007, when it was declared a pedestrian zone and refurbished with cobblestones, benches and a small fountain to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Kraków obtaining city rights.

Today Mały Rynek  is very nice and calm place very close to Main Market Square but much more quiet  and plays host to numerous small fairs and festivals which are worth a look!