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Barbican

Warsaw, Poland

Barbican, Warsaw
Photo: Carlos Delgado, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl (Wikimedia Commons)

It is the only preserved fragment of Warsaw's medieval city fortifications, built in 1540.

A fragment of Warsaw's medieval city fortifications, built in 1540 as part of the defense of the Old Town. Designed by Jan Baptysta Wenecjanin. It consists of a cylindrical tower with three firing levels. It is one of the few preserved fragments of the defensive walls, rebuilt after World War II based on 17th-century engravings. It is a popular tourist attraction.

How long does it take to visit Barbican?

Plan about 30 min.

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