Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Miles Macdonald (2 years ago)
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.
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.
Robert Chomicz (2 years ago)
One of the most iconic buildings in Krakow. Located in front of the St. Florian's Gate this is a former gateway to the city and a tax collection point as well as a defensive outpost. A marvel of medieval defensive architecture. The barbican is a pretty unique building and a picturesque one too. I like the picturesque little towers that ring its perimeter. You can buy tickets and visit the interior or just admire it from the outside.
One of the most iconic buildings in Krakow. Located in front of the St. Florian's Gate this is a former gateway to the city and a tax collection point as well as a defensive outpost. A marvel of medieval defensive architecture. The barbican is a pretty unique building and a picturesque one too. I like the picturesque little towers that ring its perimeter. You can buy tickets and visit the interior or just admire it from the outside.
Lorenzo Manoni (2 years ago)
Wonderful entrance to the old city. Strongly recommended to visit these places with a tourist guide to get all the energy of this magic city.
Wonderful entrance to the old city. Strongly recommended to visit these places with a tourist guide to get all the energy of this magic city.
adrian m (Minimogul) (3 years ago)
Major landmark, & the primary entry point into Old Town Krakow, historically. Wisely positioned to be intentionally “off center”, so visitors would have to hassle moving their carts & carriages to pass thru the gates. This bought the guards precious minutes to identify who wanted entry, & to assess if there was any threat. Another key landmark, & good “meeting spot”, when you need.
Major landmark, & the primary entry point into Old Town Krakow, historically. Wisely positioned to be intentionally “off center”, so visitors would have to hassle moving their carts & carriages to pass thru the gates. This bought the guards precious minutes to identify who wanted entry, & to assess if there was any threat. Another key landmark, & good “meeting spot”, when you need.
Marcus Hurley (3 years ago)
The Barbican is the most visible remaining part of the city defences, other than Wawel Castle. Entrance is about £2 and includes the small exhibition and wall walk on the city walls. These used to be joined to the barbican but those fortifications have been demolished. You can walk around the courtyard inside and also the two levels of defences although there isn't much to see looking out as trees obscure a lot of the visibility. Inside is a huge amount of information that gives a full history of the barbican and other defences of the city including its last minute preservation. I think we spent about an hour here and it seemed very quiet compared to the number of visitors elsewhere.
The Barbican is the most visible remaining part of the city defences, other than Wawel Castle. Entrance is about £2 and includes the small exhibition and wall walk on the city walls. These used to be joined to the barbican but those fortifications have been demolished. You can walk around the courtyard inside and also the two levels of defences although there isn't much to see looking out as trees obscure a lot of the visibility. Inside is a huge amount of information that gives a full history of the barbican and other defences of the city including its last minute preservation. I think we spent about an hour here and it seemed very quiet compared to the number of visitors elsewhere.
