Market Square ( pl, Rynek) is a central feature of the
Śródmieście district in the city of
Bytom, Poland. This
market square, the main one in the city, dates to the
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...
. It has been rebuilt several times.
Notable landmarks on the market square include the
Bytom City Hall, and the
Sleeping Lion statue (''Lew śpiący, Sterbender Löwe'').
During a 2009 vote the market square was voted as one of the "Seven Architectural Wonders of the
Silesian Voivodeship
Silesian Voivodeship, or Silesia Province ( pl, województwo śląskie ) is a voivodeship, or province, in southern Poland, centered on the historic region known as Upper Silesia ('), with Katowice serving as its capital.
Despite the Silesian V ...
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References
Squares in Poland
Buildings and structures in Bytom
Tourist attractions in Silesian Voivodeship
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