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Barbican, Museum of Krakow
Learn the history of the city's defensive walls at Barbican, Museum of Krakow, a historical gateway leading into the Old Town. The circular fortress with an inner courtyard and seven turrets was added to the city's fortifications along the coronation route in the late 15th century. Look for a tablet on its eastern wall commemorating the feat of a local burgher who defended the city by shooting a Russian commander with a coat button. Notice forwarded balconies with floor hatches that were used to pour melted lead, boiling oil, or to throw projectiles. Now the fortification hosts medieval pageants, jousting contests, summer concerts, and theater performances. For Barbican, Museum of Krakow and beyond, use our Krakow trip itinerary builder app to get the most from your Krakow vacation.
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This is a beautiful 15th century fortress just outside the old city's wall. One can easily imagine the (now empty) moat filled with water (and perhaps alligators) back in those days.
This is a beautiful 15th century fortress just outside the old city's wall. One can easily imagine the (now empty) moat filled with water (and perhaps alligators) back in those days. more »
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This striking circular building of almost 25 meters in diameter was once connected to the city walls. The Gothic-style Barbican was completed in 1498 to increase the security on St. Florian’s Gate..... more
This striking circular building of almost 25 meters in diameter was once connected to the city walls. The Gothic-style Barbican was completed in 1498 to increase the security on St. Florian’s Gate..... more »
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Amazing and nice defensive wall located at the entrance of Krakow old town. You can admire this remarkable architecture from the outside and walk around it. One of the landmarks in Krakow that you should see. Hopefully it will continue to be preserved and maintained.
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There's not too much to see here, no artifacts, just the building itself. However this is a significant structure. Built in 1498 it has survived intact throughout the centuries. There are information boards explaining the history of this fortification and you can walk around the passage way the runs between the inner and out walls. It's worth spending 30 mins here and the entrance price is cheap, just 10 Slt for retired person.
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