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Barbican (Barbakan)

One of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortified outposts, built in 1498 as the outermost defense of the city. The circular Gothic tower with 7 turrets and 130 loopholes hosts summer exhibitions and occasionally medieval battle reenactments.

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