City walls in Tarnów

The city walls of Tarnów are a fortification that surrounded the historic center and consist of massive stone blocks, with several original sections still standing. The system included different sections along the town edge, and some parts remain visible and accessible today.

This fortification was built in the 14th century when the city received Magdeburg rights and needed to strengthen its defensive structures. The timing and construction choice show how important Tarnów had become for political control of this region.

The walls reflect building methods from the region and use local stone that shows the craft style of medieval southeastern Poland. You can see how people constructed defenses back then and what materials were available in the area.

Visitors can explore the preserved sections along a marked path that connects several viewpoints in the Old Town. It helps to start near the central squares, as different wall sections are easy to reach from there.

A surviving defensive tower remains integrated into the wall structure and serves as a visible reference point for the original fortification system. This tower helps visitors understand how the entire defense system once functioned.

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Location: Tarnów

GPS coordinates: 50.01383,20.98800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27