Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski)
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Sixteenth-century fortress, forming part of the medieval fortifications around the city of Warsaw, used to guard the northern entrance to the city, the Novomeijska Gate.
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Neighborhood: Stare Miasto
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- Muranów • 10 min walk
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- ziemowitiwanskiWarsaw, Poland65 contributionswalk path around Warsaw old townIf you are tired of walking in streets of Warsaw old town, which is in majority reconstructed after disaster of II WW, you may like to sit down and to rest in the sunshine on the Barbakan - wall built to protect the city at its beginning. Most of it is reconstructed from ruins left after II WW, however it is still depicting shape of the city at its blooming times, when Polish capital moved Ava from Cracow to Warsaw with decision of Wasa Kings governing in Poland from XVI th century. In the Christmas season there is located Christmas Faire in Barbakan, serving seasonal specialities and aromatic ginger heated red wine.Visited December 2019Written January 5, 2020
- Roberts69Northampton, United Kingdom18,167 contributionsWarsaw's old 16th Century Fortifications restored in the 1950's.The Barbican is an attractive semi-circular fortified outpost that once formed part of Warsaw's 16th Century defensive fortifications. It was mainly destroyed in WW.2. but was restored in the 1950's using 17th Century engravings. It is a pleasant gateway into and out of the Old Town and is a place were local artists display their artwork to prospective buyers. You can walk a short way along the walls and it is next to these walls you can find the famed 'Little Insurgent' Monument. I visited in September 2021 and again in October 2022 and enjoyed it on both occasions - Well worth a quick visit.Visited October 2022Written November 2, 2022
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic6,513 contributionsA pleasant walk along the wallsDuring World War II the barbican was largely destroyed, as were most of the Old Town's buildings, so todays barbican is new. It was rebuilt after the war on the basis of 17th-century pictures. In earlier times, the barbican was an important defensive element of the city. But currently it is a popular tourist attraction.Visited July 2022Written July 19, 2022
- jbg74Saint Paul, Minnesota961 contributionsNothing too SpecialThe walls were heavily damaged in WWII and rebuilt after the war. They make for a nice entrance to the old town but don't compare to the few European cities that still have a complete medieval wall. The reconstructions is pretty obvious compared to other walled cities. It doesn't cost anything to see them or take a nice photo so you should go see them.Visited August 2021Written August 7, 2021
- Traveler OWashington DC, District of Columbia887 contributionsOld City WallsOld city walls refurbished and rebuilt as virtually everything was destroyed during Rising '44 by the Nazis. Pleasant to see while walking through the Old Town area. Local administration has done a nice job restoring the Old Town area to its former glory and working to make it a good attraction for tourists.Visited March 2022Written November 1, 2022
- Phill147Sydney, Australia879 contributionsNot as Impressive as KrakowI walked through here every day for a week. Whilst it is totally rebuilt and is had the size of Krakow's Barbakan it is none the less quaint and worth of a quick tour.Visited July 2018Traveled as a coupleWritten August 7, 2018
- Gargio76Brussels, Belgium3,981 contributionsTo be seenRemains of medieval fortifications in defense of the original center of Warsaw, have recently been rebuilt and, although fake, have a pleasant walk close to the historic center, which runs beside a garden maintained very well. In the evening the doors are illuminated with funny plays of colored light. @gargio76Visited September 2016Traveled as a coupleWritten September 27, 2016
- Brynthebike32 contributionsBarbican is quite basic.The Barbican itself is quite basic. Just a well protected entry between the old town and the new Town. BUT... it is worth knowing that prices drop as soon as you leave the Old Town. We walked out of the Old town into the "New Town" and found a coffee shop just about 80 metres down the road on the RH side. Her we enjoyed several coffees, teas, wines and beers plus cheese rolls and superb cakes and apple pies. I should mention that this was over two separate visits!! Prices were very low with house wine (very good) at 6 Zloty (£1.25 ) a glass. Enjoy.............Visited March 2017Traveled with friendsWritten March 31, 2017
- Sue TDaventry, United Kingdom20 contributionsPrettyVery pretty area. Lots of restaurants/bars and walk a little further there are plenty more. Small tourist shops and local artists selling there pieces. Can’t miss this area because of the castle walls.Visited September 2019Traveled with friendsWritten October 3, 2019
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland8,738 contributionsBeautiful To Walk AlongThe Red bricked barbican is a beautiful thing to see in Warsaw. You can stroll along it on an easy path above the many local artisans who display their crafts here. Loads and loads of eateries nearby and the place has a real buzz. A few minutes walk from the market square in the heart of the old town. Its surrounded by cobbled pedestrianised streets and the area oozes history and character. Definitely worth a visit.Visited August 2019Traveled soloWritten August 16, 2019
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN961 contributions
Aug 2021
The walls were heavily damaged in WWII and rebuilt after the war. They make for a nice entrance to the old town but don't compare to the few European cities that still have a complete medieval wall. The reconstructions is pretty obvious compared to other walled cities. It doesn't cost anything to see them or take a nice photo so you should go see them.
Written August 7, 2021
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC887 contributions
Mar 2022
Old city walls refurbished and rebuilt as virtually everything was destroyed during Rising '44 by the Nazis. Pleasant to see while walking through the Old Town area. Local administration has done a nice job restoring the Old Town area to its former glory and working to make it a good attraction for tourists.
Written November 1, 2022
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Phill147
Sydney, Australia879 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I walked through here every day for a week. Whilst it is totally rebuilt and is had the size of Krakow's Barbakan it is none the less quaint and worth of a quick tour.
Written August 7, 2018
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Gargio76
Brussels, Belgium3,981 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Remains of medieval fortifications in defense of the original center of Warsaw, have recently been rebuilt and, although fake, have a pleasant walk close to the historic center, which runs beside a garden maintained very well.
In the evening the doors are illuminated with funny plays of colored light. @gargio76
In the evening the doors are illuminated with funny plays of colored light. @gargio76
Written September 28, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Brynthebike
Newport South Wales32 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
The Barbican itself is quite basic. Just a well protected entry between the old town and the new Town. BUT... it is worth knowing that prices drop as soon as you leave the Old Town.
We walked out of the Old town into the "New Town" and found a coffee shop just about 80 metres down the road on the RH side.
Her we enjoyed several coffees, teas, wines and beers plus cheese rolls and superb cakes and apple pies.
I should mention that this was over two separate visits!! Prices were very low with house wine (very good) at 6 Zloty (£1.25 ) a glass. Enjoy.............
We walked out of the Old town into the "New Town" and found a coffee shop just about 80 metres down the road on the RH side.
Her we enjoyed several coffees, teas, wines and beers plus cheese rolls and superb cakes and apple pies.
I should mention that this was over two separate visits!! Prices were very low with house wine (very good) at 6 Zloty (£1.25 ) a glass. Enjoy.............
Written March 31, 2017
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Sue T
Daventry, UK20 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Very pretty area. Lots of restaurants/bars and walk a little further there are plenty more. Small tourist shops and local artists selling there pieces. Can’t miss this area because of the castle walls.
Written October 4, 2019
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,738 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
The Red bricked barbican is a beautiful thing to see in Warsaw. You can stroll along it on an easy path above the many local artisans who display their crafts here.
Loads and loads of eateries nearby and the place has a real buzz. A few minutes walk from the market square in the heart of the old town. Its surrounded by cobbled pedestrianised streets and the area oozes history and character. Definitely worth a visit.
Loads and loads of eateries nearby and the place has a real buzz. A few minutes walk from the market square in the heart of the old town. Its surrounded by cobbled pedestrianised streets and the area oozes history and character. Definitely worth a visit.
Written August 16, 2019
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CRJ
Dundas, Canada223 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The Barbican is the entrance to the old town square and is very nice to see. Of course, like most of Warsaw it was rebuilt after the war, but still a very nice spot to see. Lots of artwork displayed on the walls and being sold and plenty of spots to grab a coffee and just enjoy.
Written June 18, 2019
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Luis S
Porto, Portugal145 contributions
Feb 2016
This is the main attraction of the city. Is not so beautiful as the one in Krakow because this one is new and it's only to simbolize the WWII. Even though you must visit 'cause is the main attraction of a city that has very few things to offer.
Written October 18, 2016
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utpal47
Kolkata (Calcutta), India205 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
The Barbikans a fortified wall,built in the 16th century and acted as a divider between the Old Town and the New Town. The High walls and the deep moats create an aura of mediaeval times ...and the encircling walls and the towers, or what remains of it, are a great tourist attraction.Take a stroll along the wall, visit the shops selling souvenirs and 'antique' pieces or check the local artists selling their works
Written July 21, 2015
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Amirrah Z
Singapore39 contributions
Is there any entrance fees?
Roger
Port Charlotte, FL54 contributions
It was originally a defensive fortification of the ancient city of Warsaw. Now there is a small exhibition hall inside which some old pictures of Warsaw are displayed, from which we can see that Poland's fate has gone through many ups and downs. The whole visit can take about 30 minutes. No entrance fee.
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