The Barbican - an element of medieval fortifications; a circular defensive structure with loop-holes, in front of the town walls. In Europe this kind… - Marek Żukow-Karczewski
" "The Barbican - an element of medieval fortifications; a circular defensive structure with loop-holes, in front of the town walls. In Europe this kind of building has been preserved only at Carcassonne (southern France), Zgorzelec (Görlitz), and of course in Cracow. (...) It was at that time, that one of the largest European buildings of this kind came to to exist in Cracow, being nowadays the best preserved example of the medieval barbican.
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About Marek Żukow-Karczewski
Marek Żukow-Karczewski (born May 6, 1961) - Polish author, historian, publicist and journalist, who specializes in the history of Poland, in the history of Kraków, in the history of architecture and in the environmental issues. He is the author over 500 publications and articles.
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