Sentences with phrase «historic medieval towns»

The historic medieval towns of this region make it an ideal place for history buffs.

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Home to the stunning Krumlov Castle and a historic medieval city center, the town is a UNESCO protected site.
In this travel video guide I travel to Tallinn, Estonia.Come along as I travel to Tallinn, Estonia, where I visit Old Town, the historic neighborhood of Tallinn that still looks and feels much like it did during the medieval period.
Your options today include a walking tour of the city's historic streets, elegant squares and medieval churches, an energetic bike ride around the town, or a chance to sample local specialities and Kolsch beer - a popular choice.
The enchanting and historic towns of Cremona, Mantua, Brescia and Bergamo are all medieval time - capsules, and their sinuous cobbled streets and inviting cafés and restaurants are perfect for romance.
Your visit to Tallinn is full of sightseeing opportunities - from historic Old Town to ancient medieval sites.You'll embark on a ferry crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland.
Turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine — little wonder that the Rhine is one of Europe's best - loved rivers.
Tavira is a small town full of historic sites; there are 30 churches to discover, a medieval castle as well as charming streets to walk peacefully around.
From the rolling hills of the Emerald Isle to the medieval towns of Yorkshire, the UK and Ireland boast enchanting countryside and a wealth of historic monuments.
Small towns and settlements perched on the sloping hillsides retain an aura of medieval simplicity, its many tiny communities clustering around historic churches, monasteries and castles.
Traditional Historic Hotel situated in downtown Budapest, built on the site of medieval town walls...
On this affordable tour of Britain and Ireland, stop in some historic towns, including Oxford, home to some of England's most famous colleges; Durham, a medieval city with its cathedral, built in 1093, and castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; York, England's most complete medieval city with its cobbled streets and the magnificent York Minster, England's largest gothic cathedral; Stratford - upon - Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare; Chester, where a walking tour highlights its Roman remains and black and white half - timbered buildings; Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland's prettiest villages; and Bath, known for the excavations of Roman baths used for bathing and socializing 2,000 years ago.
Rhodes Town is a short 10 minutes» journey (the bus stop is just opposite the hotel), where visitors can enjoy exploring the medieval streets and historic sights.
Immerse yourself in historic Bruges, the medieval port town that has retained much of its striking architecture.
The older part of the town, located on the East bank, is a maze of narrow medieval streets with a rich historic identity just waiting to be explored, while the newer town is found on the opposite bank.
There are many jewels amongst Scotland's breath - taking landscape including the vibrant capital of Edinburgh where historic fortresses and a medieval Old Town blend with the city's more modern areas.
Today's excursion is to one of Germany's best preserved medieval towns, the historic location of Rothenburg.
Northumberland's remarkable beauty is not merely contained inland; the county's long, golden - sanded coastline is equally lovely and a coastal path stretches 64 miles from the historic Berwick - upon - Tweed, England's northernmost town, to the picturesque medieval village of Warkworth with its magnificent thirteenth century castle.
On Day 5, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Prague, discovering some of the «Golden City's» most famous sights, including the medieval Hradcany Castle district - the largest castle complex in Europe - and the historic Old Town Square, as well as Charles Bridge with its striking Baroque statues.
The sailing begins or ends in Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a historic town center and medieval streets lined with classic examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
From its medieval Gothic quarter and historic old town of narrow streets and alleys to its world famous art - nouveau buildings and futuristic Olympic Village on the harbor, Barcelona is a city of contrasts and unrivaled artistic beauty and diversity.
Tavira is a small town full of historic sites; there are 30 churches to discover, a medieval castle as...
A feature tourist spot is Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress that dominates the Edinburgh skyline, whilst Holyrood Park is beauty natural environment and a few minutes» walk from Old Town Edinburgh, which features many medieval buildings.
The unusual dwellings, which date to medieval times, are in the historic Spanish town of Cuenca, east of Madrid.
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