Szczepanski Square
Szczepanski Square
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BarbaraRiekwel
Coatbridge, UK522 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Our Apartment is at this square, so it’s hard to miss. Lovely water feature that lights up at night. Places to sit and some restaurants etc dotted about. Much smaller and much quieter than the main square
Written 5 September 2023
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Mateusz Rys
Oxford, UK8 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Calm and pleasant square compared to the main square. There is a fountain here which in the summer can be a nice place for children. When I was there the fountain didn't work. There are plenty of places to eat in the area. Music concerts are often held here in the summer.
Written 26 February 2023
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK6,18,575 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
One of my favourite square's in Krakow and despite it only being a short walk from Main Market Square ( Rynek ) it's a much less touristic square and has a great atmosphere to it.
I've been travelling to Krakow for close to 30 years ,I remember this square when it was more or less an ugly car park and taxi rank ,the beautiful Art Nouveau town houses were covered in years of car pollution ,I vividly remember the concrete flower beds with no flowers in ,in 2008 a metamorphoses occurred and two years later and millions of Zloty's invested this square was rejuvenated again ,the buildings here are amazing to view now ,the Old Theatre,Palace Of Fine Arts are beautiful buildings,one of the most striking features of this square is the wonderful illuminated fountain ,I love visiting this square ,I much prefers it to Maly Rynek and Rynek ,the pubs,bars,cafés and restaurants that line this square are superb ,all in all it's a great square to check out if you're planning a trip to Krakow.
I've been travelling to Krakow for close to 30 years ,I remember this square when it was more or less an ugly car park and taxi rank ,the beautiful Art Nouveau town houses were covered in years of car pollution ,I vividly remember the concrete flower beds with no flowers in ,in 2008 a metamorphoses occurred and two years later and millions of Zloty's invested this square was rejuvenated again ,the buildings here are amazing to view now ,the Old Theatre,Palace Of Fine Arts are beautiful buildings,one of the most striking features of this square is the wonderful illuminated fountain ,I love visiting this square ,I much prefers it to Maly Rynek and Rynek ,the pubs,bars,cafés and restaurants that line this square are superb ,all in all it's a great square to check out if you're planning a trip to Krakow.
Written 2 August 2022
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK2,393 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Ok square located easy walking distance from the main square. There were a few modern pink statues here the first day we came but they were not there when we returned the day later - not bothered as they were crap.
Some nice bars around here.
Some nice bars around here.
Written 1 December 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,813 contributions
Oct 2020
Just one block 500m NW from the main square easy to find with a map. If you get the pronunciation right, you could also ask locals as they all know where it is. Szczepan is Polish for Stephen. There used to be church with cemetery named after Saint Stephen at the site. So many churches and catholic saints in Krakow, this one (Szczepan) stoned to death in 34 AD after being accused of blasphemy.
Since 2010 the square is not a parking lot anymore, but well renovated and now a pleasant place to take a break from other more crowded parts of the old town. To my regret the fountain was not working, perhaps because of the autumn setting in. However, the Art Nouveau facades of some of the buildings lining the square is well worth to have a closer look at.
Since 2010 the square is not a parking lot anymore, but well renovated and now a pleasant place to take a break from other more crowded parts of the old town. To my regret the fountain was not working, perhaps because of the autumn setting in. However, the Art Nouveau facades of some of the buildings lining the square is well worth to have a closer look at.
Written 21 January 2021
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Adrian T
Silchester, UK204 contributions
Sep 2020
This square is a short walk away from the main square with few tourists. It is a traditional square with imposing buildings all around and the Art Deco Palace of Fine Arts Gallery in front a nice fountain. Grab a drink or Ice Cream, sit and while away some time away from the bustle of the main square.
Written 22 October 2020
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Szczepanski Square was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It was after the demolition of two churches – St. Stephen (Polish: Szczepan) and St. Matthias. Within the square there is located one of the most impressive buildings in Krakow – the Palace of Art.
Written 12 June 2020
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lorna2716
Houghton-le-Spring, UK225 contributions
Jul 2019
We came across this square whilst waiting to be picked up for one of our day trips. Its very peaceful and just 2 minutes away from main square. Definitely worth a visit
Written 22 September 2019
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Tom J
London, UK1,577 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
One of the smaller squares in Krakow but still nice for a walk round or to sit on one of the benches. There’s a fountain there and plenty of seating. It’s also fairly easy to get to
Written 8 August 2019
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Chris M-Kelly
North East England, UK135 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Lovely place to go and sit. Easy to miss like other people have said. Places to sit. Nice fountain to watch. A few different restaurants close by. Worth going to.
Written 31 July 2019
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cherry p
Cannock, UK4 contributions
we were thinking of staying in antique apartments and looking at location.Would this hotel be noisy at night?
MrSmall
Redhill, UK4,959 contributions
Probably not,the lively bar part of the square is only down one side and I think the hotels are in another part. Really it’s an ideal location,not just for the town centre but for krakow in general.
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