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Barbican

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free admission
* Required City Adventurer
The Barbican in Krakow, built between 1498 and 1499, was the most important element of the city's fortifications, designed with thick walls, arrow slits, machicolations and observation towers. Its main task was to defend the city and the Municipal Arsenal, while also serving a representative function as the ‘Gate of Glory’ on the Royal Route, through which monarchs and dignitaries entered the city.

The fortress was almost impregnable – it successfully repelled the attacks of Maximilian Habsburg in 1587 and the Russian army during the Bar Confederation in 1768, although it capitulated during the Swedish Deluge due to a lack of ammunition. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was threatened with demolition as part of the liquidation of the city walls, but thanks to the intervention of Feliks Radwański, it survived.

Estimated time of the visit: 30 min.
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Information for people with disabilities

Parking + Parking spaces
There are no parking spaces on the premises. The nearest parking spaces in the paid parking zone are located at 18 Św. Marka Street (1 space), 27 Św. Marka Street (1 space), and Świętego Ducha Square (2 spaces). Holders of an ‘N’ subscription do not incur any additional charges.

Customer Service Centre/Reception
Self-service ticket office (ticket machine)

Obstacle-free route
Historic building, partially adapted for visitors with disabilities. The paved courtyard of the Barbican is accessible to wheelchair users. It is not possible to access the galleries surrounding the building.

Lift
None

Toilet
No toilet for persons with disabilities.

Service for deaf persons
All our branches/facilities offer tours with an interpreter, but this service must be requested in advance.

PJM/SJM interpreter
All our branches/facilities offer tours with an interpreter, but this service must be requested in advance.

Assistance dogs
All our branches/facilities welcome people with disabilities accompanied by assistance dogs.

Room/area/corner for children
None

Wi-Fi
None