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Review:
Originally erected in the 15th century as fortification for the city of Krakow, the Krakow Barbican stands today as a museum of history and a monument to defense architecture. Visitors who walk through its Porta Gloriae (Gate of Glory) enter through a gate that welcomed centuries of kings and foreign diplomats. Whether visitors tour the battlements to admire ancient engineering or go indoors for a more conventional historical exhibition, the Barbican is impressive for both its history and its scale. Experience the collision of modernity and history within the fortified walls of this museum that is an unusual monument to both art and war.
Basztowa Street, 30-547 Kraków, Poland, Phone: +48 12 426 50 60
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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