• In the past the Krakow barbican (Barbakan in Polish) was surrounded by a 30-meter-wide, deep moat.
  • One of the few remnants of Krakow’s fortifications, the barbican consists of a small museum, medieval passageways...
  • The pearl of Kraków’s fortifications, the Barbican is one of the most exquisite examples of medieval military architecture in Europe.
  • The Barbican in Kraków was erected in the 15th century and for years it was virtually indestructible.
  • The Barbican is one of the few surviving relics among the fortifications and defensive barriers that once surrounded the royal city of Krakow.
  • The Kraków Barbican is a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls.
  • Today, the Barbican in Krakow is one of the few remaining defensive barriers that encircled the royal city and is a branch of the Historical Museum of the...
  • Kraków Barbican is the fortress located in Kraków. See the place's location on the map, photos and places to visit nearby.
  • In the Old Town, visit Wawel Hill where the Cathedral and the Royal Castle are, the Town Hall Tower, St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow Barbican, and Sukiennice...