Definitely worth a visit! Just seeing it from the outside is really cool, but go inside, too! It's an architectural marvel and a really smart way to protect the city!
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Ranked #28 of 69 attractions in Krakow
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Type: Historic Sites
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Styled after Arab defensive architecture, this masterpiece of medieval military engineering with its circular fortress was added to the city's......
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Styled after Arab defensive architecture, this masterpiece of medieval military engineering with its circular fortress was added to the city's fortifications in the late 15th century.
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Gives great impression of how the city walls of Krakow were defended in XV century. Fine example, still alive due to the exhibitions and events...
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Admission to the Barbican is through the South gate for a minimal fee (~6PLN). St. Florian's gate (see separate review) is also included in the price, so it's a two for one deal. There is an extra fee (~10PLN) for taking pictures if desired.
A stroll around the entire structure takes about 45min-1hour. In the main courtyard there are numerous...
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