Barbakan

The Barbican in Kraków is a circular Gothic fortification made of brick, considered the largest surviving structure of its kind in Europe. It was built in the late fifteenth century in front of St. Florian's Gate. The structure impresses with its massive walls and a roof pierced by seven pointed turrets. Along the circular gallery, you'll find numerous arrow slits as well as openings in the floor that were once used to pour hot water on attackers. Today the Barbican, colloquially also known as the Rondel, is a branch of the city's Historical Museum. Here you can explore the historic architecture and gain insight into the city's military history, including an exhibit of a well-known caravan from the early twentieth century.