- Built in Gothic style, the Kraków Barbican is topped by seven turrets and includes 130 defensive slots used by archers and riflemen.
- The Barbican is one of the few surviving relics among the fortifications and defensive barriers that once surrounded the royal city of Krakow.
- 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 Great Barbican of Krakow. ... In the past the Krakow barbican (Barbakan in Polish) was surrounded by a 30-meter-wide, deep moat.
- Krakow, Poland is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and its Barbican district is one of its most popular tourist destinations.
- 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.
- Explore iconic landmarks like the Krakow Barbican and let your ears guide you to transform your journey into an unforgettable experience.
- 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.
- Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
- The Kraków Barbican is a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls. It is a historic gateway leading into the Old Town of Kraków, Poland.