Sentences with phrase «many medieval towns»

They came to life in the medieval towns, flourished first in the period of the Renaissance, and finally reached their highest expression in our modern scientific, technical, economic, imperialistic civilization.

We were in the South of France visiting a small medieval town called St. Paul de Vence.

The Dmanisi site overlooks the confluence of two rivers and includes a ruined medieval town and fortress.

Peter Murphy, English Heritage's coastal survey expert who is currently completing a national assessment of coastal heritage assets in England, says: «The loss of most of the medieval town of Dunwich over the last few hundred years — one of the most important English ports in the Middle Ages — is part of a long process that is likely to result in more losses in the future.

A medieval town of 95,000 people (almost half are students), it nestles into Sweden's southern tip.

A University of Southampton professor has carried out the most detailed analysis ever of the archaeological remains of the lost medieval town of Dunwich, dubbed «Britain's Atlantis».

I'm focusing on Bavaria in this post, so prepare yourself for pictures of beer, quaint medieval towns, and all the German fare your stomach can handle.

I like the sound of the small Medieval town!

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He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town.

«Bruges is the best preserved medieval town in Belgium,» reads Brendan Gleeson's impressed Ken.

This is the cleanest medieval town ever and the gene pool is impeccable.

But while Creevy struggles with the basics of suspense — often indulging in the same hacky, buzz - killing slow motion shots as he did in Welcome To The Punch — his direction of the film's modestly conceived action sequences is serviceable: a relentless foot chase through the winding streets and picturesque houses of a medieval town; an escape from a Hagen - owned warehouse that's directed in part as a Children Of Men - style long take; and the centerpiece, a head - spinning, car - wrecking pursuit down the Autobahn.

Besides the introductory area that features a beautiful sunset over the ocean, all you're left with is a dimly lit medieval town.

The medieval town of «Wipers», as it was known to thousands of British soldiers, lay at the eye of the storm which raged across the fields of Flanders and which, to this day, bears witness to the cataclysmic cost of the Great War.

When I first began to figure out the story, I took another trip to France and visited as many medieval towns as I could.

She and her staff researched music of the period, and Howard stipulated that the music should convey to listeners a sense of strolling through a medieval town.

It was also partially inspired by the summer I spent in Germany, in a medieval town next to the heavily forested Harz Mountains.

Scenic Highlights: Attend a special Halloween costume party in an authentic Gothic castle, take a peek into the ruins of Dracula's castle, explore medieval towns including the Old World cities of Bran and Bucharest, learn the true story of the infamous «Vlad the Impaler».

Zagreb is nothing like the medieval towns of Split and Dubrovnik, and yet, warrants a day or two.

Mediterranean climate, 2000 kilometers of coastline, an array of beautiful islands, stunning medieval towns of Split and Dubrovnik, the picturesque Plitvice National Park; you got to visit this beautiful country.

See the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne.

Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city at leisure, wandering the medieval town center or climbing the Nine Towers of the old town wall for views over the city.

Cesky Krumlov City Guide Located in Southern Bohemia, the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov is a popular destination for those wanting an easy weekend trip from Prague.

The Parador de Puebla de Sanabria offers luxurious high - quality accommodation in friendly surroundings, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh mountain air of the spell - binding Lago de Sanabria Nature Reserve and potter around this medieval town, visiting its magnificent castle.

Traveling aboard our private jet, encounter the dazzling mosaics of Persian mosques, the Silk Road riches of Central Asia, and the medieval towns of the Balkans; and discover the vibrant traditions that have arisen at these crossroads of culture.

Not many tourists visit this area with rough canyons, wild rivers, medieval towns, pilgrim retreats and castles.

End the day in picturesque Sarlat - la - Canéda, whose original half - timbered, golden - stone buildings and narrow, cobbled streets make it one of the best preserved medieval towns in France.

Gruyères in Switzerland is a small medieval town home to 2,000 people and famous for its Gruyère cheese.

An UNESCO world heritage site, this medieval town was saved from demolition and partially reconstructed, not altogether authentically, in the nineteenth century and much of the original medieval city remains.

From Cologne to Basel, cruise the length of Germany along the romantic River Rhine, explore fine medieval towns, admire castles perched dramatically above the river, and relax on board.

That's because the International Chocolate Festival, held in the medieval town of Óbidos, is an attraction for travelers of all stripes.

A fascinating medieval town, hidden in the hills, Castelo Rodrigo has seen a variety of different peoples and civilisations come and go.

An exceptional example of a medieval town which maintains its historicity, Bruges is truly an enchanting city with winding streets opening up to large squares which are often filled with locals enjoying the local cafés serving Belgian delicacies.

One of the best drives is Florence to Arezzo via the Casentino valley that goes through mountains and fascinating Nipozzano castle and then continues to the old medieval towns.

Embark on a private driving tour of the famous Golden Ring, a loop of enchanting medieval towns studded with defensive kremlins and ornate churches.

Dubrovnik is regarded as one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world.

Step back in time along the stone - paved streets of Český Krumlov, one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world.

Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic is one of the most well - preserved medieval towns in entire Europe.

Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history when we stop at Pont Du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st century; visit the amphitheater in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome, Then, moving on to the Middle Ages, visit Rocamadour, a town perched high on a cliff; walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune's Hôtel - Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years» War left many of the town's population destitute..

This 40 - mile stretch of river flows past medieval towns, castles, and vineyards, and has been designated a World Heritage site for its historical importance and natural beauty.

The hotel is 90 minutes from Barcelona, 45 minutes from the Pyrenees, 15 minutes from the beaches of the Costa Brava and 2 minutes from the medieval towns of Pals and Peratallada.

Kilkenny is the perfect 48 hour getaway, and you are sure to find plenty to enjoy and explore in this beautiful Medieval town.

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One of Europe's most legendary rivers, the Rhine meanders through a storied landscape dotted with castles, vineyards, and medieval towns.

The nearby island of Korčula offers a beautifully preserved medieval town.

Lively and romantic, the medieval town of Miltenberg on the Main River lies amid one of Germany's fine wine — producing regions.

Ljubljana makes a terrific base for day trips to see some famous caves, castles and medieval towns.

Amsterdam gets the headlines, but the Netherlands is so much more than just its capital city and features numerous impressive destinations to explore including Rotterdam, The Hague and Arnhem in the countryside as well as the medieval towns of Delft and Utrecht.

Finland has six medieval towns, and when I visited recently I was lucky enough to visit two of them, both within easy reach of Helsinki.