Kraków barbican, A Timeless Bastion of History
Floriańska Old Town
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Introduction
The Barbican of Krakow is one of the important passages to the Old Town in history, and it is also the only remaining complex defensive bastion surrounding the Krakow Old Town. This Gothic gatehouse was built around 1498 and is one of the three well-preserved and remaining defense outposts in Europe of the same type. Nowadays, the Barbican has become a famous tourist attraction, attracting many visitors to sightsee and participate in various exhibitions. Opening hours 10.30am-6pm May-Oct