Review:

The Barbican is one of the more imposing features of the city. Built in 1499 as a defensible structure against the Turks and Tartars, the Barbican still remains to be seen as a great accomplishment in martial architecture. With its seven towers standing proudly around the structure, it gives a sense of both majesty and dread. It’s edifice effectively conceals arrow slits and openings that are strategically placed for archers to have an advantage should the building come under siege. The halls within the Barbican itself are wide enough for soldiers to pass one another with ease, and sufficient and cleverly carved hiding places can be found as well. The building as a whole is appears deceptively smaller than it actually is. This would serve to confuse any army attempting to assess the strength of the garrison within. Today, the Barbican hosts jousting tournaments, mock battles, and feasts complete with dancing that was popular at the time of its establishment. Anyone interested in medieval warfare and the like should definitely stop by the Barbican to get a taste of ancient war in a safer setting.

Nowomiejska 15/17, 00-257 Warszawa, Poland, Phone: +48-22-277-4402

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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