- The Barbican in Kraków was erected in the 15th century and for years it was virtually indestructible.
- 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...
- Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
- It was accompanied by a rich set design, and the residents of Kraków stretched a canopy over the king in the Barbican, which accompanied him to Wawel.
- The Barbican is one of the few surviving relics among the fortifications and defensive barriers that once surrounded the royal city of Krakow.
- One of the few remnants of Krakow’s fortifications, the barbican consists of a small museum, medieval passageways...
- Built in Gothic style, the Kraków Barbican is topped by seven turrets and includes 130 defensive slots used by archers and riflemen.
- Since it is a part of the Historical Museum of Krakow, exhibitions showcase its architectural feat and history.
- 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...