10 medieval cities in Europe which look exactly like a post-card
Do you want to visit and admire some of the oldest and most gorgeous cities of the Old World? Choose your favorite from the list below: it will be a great idea for a romantic weekend!
Poznań, Poland
Discover its magic architecture! The city is located on the banks of the Warta River and is famous for its incredible revived old town. This is quite unusual for Poland and Eastern Europe, but the city really resembles the southern part of the continent and attracts crowds of tourists every year.
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Vilnius, Lithuania
The old town of Lithuanian capital is protected by UNESCO. The cathedral in the very center of Vilnius is a very beautiful architectural monument. The city is crowned by Gediminas Tower, located on a hill.
The city center and the old town are fabulously beautiful and offer excellent accommodation, shops, restaurants and bars.
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Porto, Portugal
One of the most interesting and popular cities in Portugal. Here you will find historical sightseeings of different eras. Famous fortified Port wine was created here and is being produced for centuries.
The city is listed as a World Heritage Site and is under the protection of UNESCO
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Bamberg, Germany
This city with its historical heritage is protected by UNESCO. Since it is located on seven hills, each of which is crowned with a stunning church, it was called “German Rome” in the middle Ages.
The city features a plenty of architectural monuments of different eras. There also are nine breweries in it, so tasting local beers is a must.
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Tallinn, Estonia
The old town is considered to be one of the best preserved medieval cities on the continent and is also protected by UNESCO. All the historical monuments are sheltered on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It’s a perfect place for slow walks!
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Riga, Latvia
The largest city of Baltics is located on the shore of the Gulf of Riga. It has witnessed stormy historical events which have reflected in local architecture. Here you will find even several wooden buildings.
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Aix-en-Provence, France
It is located on gorgeous French Riviera. The city was founded by the Romans in 123 BC and now is famous for its historical architecture, unique local cuisine and fragrant lavender fields.
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Lucerne, Switzerland
Like everything in Switzerland, Lucerne is a magnificent city with impeccable architecture and greenery. Here you will find Kapellbrücke — the oldest bridge in Europe, built in the XIV century.
In addition to its historical architecture, the city is characterized by a typical Swiss landscape. It is located in the mountains, where against the background of snowy peaks the picturesque valleys are green.
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Ferrara, Italy
This charming city is located in Emilia-Romagna region an features lots of historical attractions. Among them are Palazzo dei Diamanti, which is encrusted with precious stones, and fortress walls of the XV century, which were used to protect the city.
In Ferrara you will find everything you can expect from Italy: from unforgettable architecture to stunning cuisine.
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Brügge, Belgium
Its amazing architecture is best viewed from a boat. The city is divided by channels which create a very romantic atmosphere and cause a desire to make a trip here for a wonderful weekend.
Here you may stay in a hotel created in some historical building which has preserved a medieval aura, taste Belgian waffles and, of course, chocolate!
