- The Great Barbican of Krakow. ... In the past the Krakow barbican (Barbakan in Polish) was surrounded by a 30-meter-wide, deep moat.
- he Kraków Barbican is the element of medieval city's fortifications. ... For this reason Barbican was called The Gate of Glory (Porta Gloriae) of Kraków city.
- Images by Hannah Bialic for Absolute Tours. Krakow Barbican Info. Address: Kraków Barbican, Basztowa 30-547 Kraków. Map ref: 50.0654718, 19.9416613,17.
- The Krakow Barbican was established at the end of the XV century and is a symbol of Krakow’s fortification process against foreign invasion.
- Since it is a part of the Historical Museum of Krakow, exhibitions showcase its architectural feat and history. ... What's Nearby? Kraków Barbican.
- Explore iconic landmarks like the Krakow Barbican and let your ears guide you to transform your journey into an unforgettable experience.
- In Kraków, it was also the name for the gate extensions used by the defenders to go on "trips" to the enemy camp. Kraków Barbican – architecture.
- If you wanted to get into the Old Town in Krakow you had to pass by the Barbican. ... The Barbican was finished around 1498, and it is built in gothic style.
- The Great Barbican is a 15th-century, 7-turreted bastion in Krakow that once protected the city’s main gate—St. Florian’s Gate—and the Old Town within it.