JACOB JR, MY JEWISH WORLD. THE BARBICAN AND THE FLORIANSKA GATE - KRAKOW/POLAND.

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Wednesday, Adar 27, 5775. March 18, 2015.

Shalom! World.

The Barbican

Fears of Turkish invasion led to the construction of this once mighty fortress and drawbridge. Surrounded by a huge moat, the Barbican was never put to its original use- the Turks never came. The seven turrets and loopholes arranged at various levels are said to relate to astrological symbolism popular at the time. Today its grassed-over surrounds allow for a pleasant stroll into the Old Town from the north, linked to the Florianska Gate and the shopping stretch of Florianska. The showpiece of the city's medieval defences, the Barbican was built at the end of the 15th century to protect Krakow's mais entrance and was connected  to the Florianska Gate via a drawbridge over the moat that surrounded it 24.4 metres in diameter with walls 3 meters thick this masterpiece of medieval military engineering proved impenatrable and today stands as one of the only surviving structures of its kind in Europe; certanly the most well-preserved. Built in Gothic style, the Krakow Barbican is topped by seven turrets and includes 130 defensive slots used by archers and riflemen. Today the Barbican is used for various special events (medieval pageants, jousting contests) and can be visited seasonally as an outdoor museum from April to November, where you'll learn the history of Krakow's defensive walls. 



Florianska Gate





Enter Krakow like a king as you pass through this medieval entrance to the Old Town, one of four to survive the original 47 built in the 1300s. The Florianska Gate forms the start of the Royal Route up to Wawel, marched by Polish monarchs and now signposted for tourists. Linked to the 15th-century Barbican bastion adjoining the tram-lined ring road around the Old Town, the Florianska Gate bears the eagle of the Piast dynasty, rulers when the fortification was constructed. After a quick peek at the artworks mounted on the walls, join the throng down busy Florianska up to Rynek Gllowny the main market square.




Shalom! Aleichem.

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