- The 2-hour walking tour will start at the historic Krakow Barbican, a late 15th century fortified gateway, which once linked to the inner city walls.
- The Barbican in Krakow is one of the symbols of the city. ... What do we know about the Krakow Barbican preserved to this day?
- Built in Gothic style, the Kraków Barbican is topped by seven turrets and includes 130 defensive slots used by archers and riflemen.
- The Barbican was built in the years 1498 - 1499 to protect the northern section of the Kraków fortifications, devoid of a natural water dam.
- The most intriguing remnant of Kraków's medieval fortifications, the Barbican is a powerful, circular bastion adorned with seven turrets.
- The Krakow Barbican. Nick Hodge 1 min read 1 comment Updated 6th Dec 2017. ... The Barbican was both a principal gateway and a key element of defence.
- Kraków's Barbican is one of only three such fortified outposts still surviving in Europe and considered to be the best-preserved.
- Krakow Barbican Nearby, you will see the Krakow Barbican – a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls.
- The Kraków Barbican (Polish language: barbakan krakowski ) is a barbican – a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls.