When you look at the mountains or a century-old forest, then somehow you do not think that these stones saw eternity. But when cities retain a constant view for hundreds of years - it is impressive.
There are many cities in Europe, whose bridges remember the great kings of the past. Going on a trip? We selected for you a few mandatory places in which you can feel the spirit of the Middle Ages.
Rothenburg on der Tauber (Germany)
This is a small town in the northern part of Bavaria in the historic region of Franconia. One of the most visited old towns visited in Germany, he is part of the popular tourist route "Romantic Road of Germany". It is convenient to get here by bus or by train from Frankfurt on Main or Munich. During the war, the city suffered greatly, but, despite this, it was possible to maintain the entire center and the western part as hundreds of no back. Rothenburg on Tauber is a unique phenomenon on the map of Europe, not just individual buildings have been preserved here, and the whole city infrastructure with a market square, town hall, fortress walls with moats and gates, at home. Tourists coming here every year to feel the spirit of old Germany.
Orvieto (Italy)
Orvietto is a very green town in the province of Umbria. The first impressions of Visit Orvietto are magnificent nature, vineyards and silence. You can get to here from the train from Rome. To get to the historic part will have to use the funicular. In the Middle Ages, the city was a residence of Roman dads, and from that time there was a mass of historical artifacts. For example, Holy Patrick Well. This construction is 12 meters wide, leaving 62 meters in depth. In the well can be descended along the screw staircase. It is still recommended to visit the Albornos Fortress, the Cathedral and the Underground Orvietto - an extensive system of underground strokes and grottoes located near the cathedral.
Mont Sea Michel (France)
Mixes Michel is an ancient abbey located on the island. His look is unrealistic that this island would be great in the series "Game of Thrones" or in the "Lord of the Rings". The island is a cliff completely built up to each other "toy" houses frowning to each other, and at an altitude of 80 meters there is a monastery. Victor Hugo was so impressed with this species that he called Mont Sea Michel Pyramid in the ocean. With the mainland, the city connects a bulk dumble with a length of two kilometers. For the sake of fairness, I must say that the Island of Mixes Michelle becomes only twice a year, when the most powerful tide raises the water level for ten meters. The rest of the time the water departs from the city by 25 kilometers.
York (England)
Given the popularity of New York, York can be called old, which completely reflects its essence. This is the hearts of old England and the old world as a whole. There is a York in the center of the country, in ancient times he played a crucial role in the development of these lands. Now York is a popular tourist city. Tourists go here to look at the ancient England. Narrow streets, two- and three-storey houses, each subsequent floor which is wider than the previous one. It turns out that at home, as it were, they will hang over pedestrians. Be sure to visit the Grand York Cathedral, the abbey of the Holy Virgin Mary and climb the fortress wall.
Chinkwe Terre (Italy)
Chinkwe Terre translated from Italian means "five lands". This is a very beautiful national park consisting of five insanely beautiful, bright villages located on the rocks over the sea. They are associated hundreds of pedestrian trail surrounded by fantastic landscapes. These microges like reserves, here everything seems carved from the old fairy tale. But there are no medieval serness, all buildings are bright, in the cartoon. There is also a large number of beaches, including wild, which is not easy to get.
Nottingham (England)
This city is known to us since childhood. In the vicinity of Nottingham caused people good Robin Hood. And now these streets keep track of his presence. Despite the fact that modern buildings are built in the city, the spirit of the old Nottingham is felt very acute. Among the attractions of the city highlights the magnificent castle of the eleventh century, the Gothic Church of St. Mary, built in the fifteenth century, the Town Hall and the Art Museum.
Bruges (Belgium)
Brugge has been preserved from medieval times almost intact. His, unlike many European cities, spared the war. This city is called "Sleepy Bruges," because he truly sleeps surrounded by ancient structures, quiet canals with spurious bridges, all in his thoughts and memories. Seven fortieth gates resemble the former glory of the city when Brugge was the center of world trade, thanks to the proximity to the sea and deep canals. Previously, life was boiling here, and now the city is sleeping, but this dream is very good. If you want to slow down the turnover and feel the spirit of old women, then come in Brugge.
