Barbican and Florian Gate
landmark · Kraków · Poland
- Address
- Basztowa, 31-143 Kraków
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Seen from the street.
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About
A round brick fortress and a medieval gate, remnants of the old city walls.
Good to know
- Check the Barbican's opening hours; the gate and walls can be seen free.
Nearby
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Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
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Main Square (Rynek Główny)
square · 540 m
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Planty Park
park · 630 m
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castle · 1.4 km
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Kazimierz
neighborhood · 1.6 km
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