• The Great Barbican of Krakow. ... In the past the Krakow barbican (Barbakan in Polish) was surrounded by a 30-meter-wide, deep moat.
  • The Krakow Barbican is a barbican – a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls. It is a historic gateway leading into the Old Town of Krakow, Poland.
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  • 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.
  • Krakow Barbican, Krakow - In the late Middle Ages, Krakow was the seat of Poland's kings, and the bustling market square and royal castle were surrounde...
  • Built in Gothic style, the Kraków Barbican is topped by seven turrets and includes 130 defensive slots used by archers and riflemen.
  • Kraków's Barbican is one of only three such fortified outposts still surviving in Europe and considered to be the best-preserved.
  • Kraków Barbican is the fortress located in Kraków. See the place's location on the map, photos and places to visit nearby.
  • The Krakow Barbican was established at the end of the XV century and is a symbol of Krakow’s fortification process against foreign invasion.
  • How to visit the Kraków Barbican. Today, the Krakow Barbican can be visited as part of a larger museum, which also includes the Defensive Walls and the Celestat.