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Barbakan Krakowski, Krakow

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Barbakan Krakowski is a Krakow tourist attraction that has withstood centuries of war and weather to stand today as a remembrance of the defensive barrier encircling the city of Krakow. The Barbakan of Krakow is unlike other barrier throughout Poland with an Arabic architectural design instead of a European design. The medieval circular fortress was added during the end of the 15th century. Barbakan Krakowski was originally built in 1498 with a moated cylindrical brick structure along with an inner courtyard and seven turrets. At one time, the Barbakan of Krakow was connected to the city through the Florian Gate.

The pearl within the Kraków system of fortifications, the Gothic Barbican, called with all familiarity the “Rondel” (“Saucepan”), was built to answer the Turkish threat that increased towards the end of the 15th century.

The Barbakan Krakowski also known as Rondlem is one of the very few architecture structures of its kind in all of Europe. At the time the defense was built, it was to fortify the northern portion of Krakow against the threat of opposing Turks. The inner circle had a diameter of 24.40 meters with thick brick walls over 3 meters. The Gothic structure had seven holes from which artillery in the bottom to hold off invading troops.

Barbakan, Krakowie

Barbakan Krakowski, Krakow view at close

Jan Matejko Square in Krakow, Poland. View from Barbakan

The moat around the wall which held water at the time, was another defense mechanism to ensure that Krakow was undefeated against any attacker. Today, many visitors stand in awe at the architectural design and craftsmanship during this time in Europe. There is a small fee for those wishing to visit.

Barbican - Old Town - Cracow


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