Search and book hotels at Trivago!
On the map of Europe there are many unknown to tourists in small towns and villages that still retained the spirit of the middle Ages. Their visit usually takes much time but gives a lot of impressions. And you heard of them?Rothenburg-Ob-der-Tauber (Germany)
Rothenburg-Ob-der-Tauber is a tiny "toy town", located in the Bavarian Ansbach. He is known for medieval architecture which has been preserved in the Old town almost intact. Tourists should pay attention not only to the located here the town hall tower, Church of St. James and the forge Gerlach, but Radomskie gate and arch, the building Ratstrinkstube with a clock and Christmas Museum. Local residents are closely watching the safety of the city and are not allowed to install modern signs, telephone booths or machines.
Sant'agata de ' Goti (Italy)
Another small town, imbued with the spirit of the middle Ages, is located in the Italian region of Campania. Sant'agata de ' Goti is on a steep Bank of a mountain river Martorana. Photos that tourists doing the bridge through the river, it became the business card of the city: built on the edge of the gorge house they seem to like growing out of rocks. In Sant'agata de ' Goti many arches, scenic cozy streets and churches. You can go to the local Cathedral, Church of St. Minato or the Gothic Church of Annunziata. In addition, tourists can visit the Norman castle with frescoes by the artist Tommaso Dzhakvinto.
Eze (France)
Eze is a medieval village rather than a city. It offers fabulous views of the Mediterranean sea. The village is situated between nice and Monaco. It has ruins of ancient fortresses and exotic garden. Once in Eze lived, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The trail, which he regularly used, have survived to the present day and bears his name. The oldest building in the village is the Church of Repenting sinners of the White brotherhood, erected in the XIV century.
Besalú (Spain)
Founded by the Romans, the town of besalú is located in the Spanish region of La Garrotxa. Although since the founding of the city has changed, the most significant architectural landmarks have been preserved intact until our days. The most popular place for photographing tourists became defensive semiprotsentny bridge. In the historical center of town there is an impressive monastery. Peter, a Grand example of Romanesque architecture. By the way, the city you see in the movie "Perfumer. The story of a murderer".
Monsanto (Portugal)
The village of Monsanto in 1938, received the title of "the Most Portuguese village of Portugal". It is located in the Central part of the country and nestled among giant boulders that have become valuable components of the city's architecture. Sometimes it is difficult to understand where it ends and begins the stone house. Tourists can climb the mountain and admire the views. Also in the village you can see remains of the fortress wall (pictured) and the chapel of San Miguel. In most of Monsanto, there are several noteworthy churches, built in the XV century, the tower of Lucano, elevates above the other buildings.
Gruyere (Switzerland)
The Swiss town of Gruyere known primarily by the eponymous cheese. Cheese you can not only taste but also observe the procedure of making it. In Gruyères, only one street, so getting lost is impossible. The main attraction of the town is the castle, more like a fortress. Beside him is a small French garden. In addition, the town has a Museum of the Swiss artist Hans Rudi Giger, whose work was used in the movie "Alien".
Hallstatt (Austria)
Another village, which attracts with its picturesque views and the spirit of antiquity, is located in Upper Austria, Hallstatt. The village seemed to come down from the picture. Its fabulous appearance is so striking that in 2012 in the South of China has created an exact copy of Hallstatt. The village's history is closely connected with extraction of salt. Most in the village was struck by the calm, tranquil atmosphere and unhurried pace of life. Lovers of historical attractions will appeal built in the XIII century tower Rudolfsturm, Church of the assumption of the virgin, and Bone house, a collection of skulls.
