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Town squares are probably the most common gathering spaces in settlements around the world, and there's a great example in Poland a few miles from where my grandma grew up. A small town now, in the Middle Ages Sandomierz was a royal city and an important administrative centre.
The square, or "rynek", is enclosed by beautiful 3-4 storey buildings, all very well maintained now that the old town is a tourist destination, and with plenty of mature trees to soften the space.
Like any good public space, the square is lined by cafes and restaurants.
The majority of the town's streets lead towards the square, and these too are lined by restaurants and shops
You can see just how prominent the square is in relation to the rest of town in this aerial shot, which speaks to how important town squares were in the Middle Ages as places of trade and congregation.
The red brick building at the centre of the square is the town hall, the oldest parts dating to the 14th century but the tower is from the 17th century.
Most squares in Poland have a town hall or market hall in the centre.
Most squares in Poland have a town hall or market hall in the centre.
