Barbican Bastion of the 15th century round tower belonged to the fortification system of the Episcopal castle. Its construction is linked to the visit in 1498 in pécs General Paul cinesi associated with the emergence of a military threat from the Turkish side. Fortifications of the castle and the city as a whole have been strengthened throughout the South side. Tower in Gothic style was built in the 15th century the Western corner of the high walls of the castle. The back gate of the Barbican served a purpose: they allowed the defenders to attack the advancing enemy from the flanks.

18-19 century, the Barbican, like the other buildings of the city – his peers were destroyed. Most of the dilapidated buildings along the ramparts were demolished in the 1960-ies, as a result, the old Barbican, freed from satellites, became well-see for visitors to the city – he was often visited by tourists, because of its tower offers a wonderful view of the city.