The current neo-Gothic town hall is the third building to stand on this site, replacing a 14th-century hall and a 19th-century neoclassical structure.
The square's 2011 renovation uncovered original medieval paving stones and cellar foundations which were preserved for historical documentation.
The 'Girl with a Pitcher' fountain design was selected through a public competition to reflect the town's history and local identity.
The layout of Stary Rynek has remained largely unchanged since the city's charter in the 14th century, despite multiple town fires.
The square features 'stolpersteine' or memorial cobblestones in memory of former Jewish residents who perished during the Holocaust.
Stary Rynek serves as the historical commercial and social heart of Chojnice, characterized by its preserved medieval urban layout. The square is dominated by the Chojnice Town Hall, a neo-Gothic structure built between 1901 and 1902 on the site of a 14th-century predecessor. A notable focal point is the Fountain of the Girl with a Pitcher, installed during the 2011 revitalization project. Surrounding the plaza are rows of reconstructed tenement houses representing various architectural styles from the 18th to the early 20th century. The area functions as a pedestrianized hub hosting local municipal administration and regional gatherings. It acts as the central node for the town's tourist routes through the historic core.
Position yourself at the north end of the square to frame both the neo-Gothic Town Hall and the central fountain in a single shot.
Walk through the narrow side streets leading away from the square to see remnants of the town's medieval defensive walls.
Visit the local tourist information office located near the square to obtain maps of the surrounding Tuchola Forest trails.
Observe the town hall clock tower at noon to hear the traditional local chime.
Do not mistake the modern commercial center on the outskirts for the historical Old Town square.
