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Town Hall Tower

Most of the Gothic / Renaissance Town Hall was demolished in 1820, but the tower survives, now a branch of the City Museum. You can climb to the observation deck on the top floor, and peer into the workings of the clock, now radio-synchronised.

Address: Rynek Główny 1
Hours: Mar-Oct Mon 10:30-14:00, Tue-Sun 10:30-18:00; Nov Dec Mon 11:00-14:00, Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00
Price: Adult 10 zł
Website: muzeumkrakowa.pl (opens in a new tab)

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