Attraction in Częstochowa

Old Market Square (Stary Rynek)

The revitalised Stary Rynek carries a permanent open-air gallery of Jerzy Kędziora's balancing sculptures, run by the Częstochowa Museum.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

What to see at Częstochowa's Old Market Square

The Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) served as the market of Old Częstochowa. After revitalisation it became an open-air gallery of balancing sculptures by local artist Jerzy Kędziora, staged as an aerial scene the museum titles 'Igrce Częstocha' (Częstoch's Games).

The balancing sculptures by Jerzy Kędziora

Kędziora, born in Częstochowa in 1947, has worked on figures held in balance since the 1990s. The square's statues are suspended so they appear to defy gravity, each figure miming a trade or skill in a small open-air spectacle.

Where the Old Market Square is in Częstochowa

The square sits in the older part of the city and is managed as a branch of the Częstochowa Museum. QR-code points around the site let visitors read about the sculptures and the square's history as they walk.

Frequently asked questions

The sculptures stand in a public open-air square, so viewing is free. Confirm any guided-tour options through the Częstochowa Museum.

Częstochowa-born sculptor Jerzy Kędziora, whose balancing figures are the square's signature feature.

Sources cite fourteen figures forming the 'Igrce Częstocha' scene. Check the museum's site for the current arrangement.

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