Sentences with phrase «medieval walled city»

The medieval walled city has been labelled as one of the prettiest in all of Spain.

A stand - out attraction is the medieval walled city, the Old Town.

The medieval walled city of Korcula, believed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo.

Why not set out to explore the iconic Place de la Comédie, Montpellier's old town, the protected marshes of the Camargue, the ramparts of Aigues - Mortes, the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, Nîmes's Roman amphitheatre, the Pont du Gard, Cevennes National Park, the fishing port of Sète or discover the charms of Saint - Guilhem - le - Désert and Pic Saint - Loup.

The picturesque medieval walled city has a special University of Sydney vice-chancellor Michael Spence has lashed out at St Paul's College for its deep contempt for women after its warden responded to a

Vibrant late fall colors painted across the trees and hillsides, the worn exterior of ancient stone buildings, awe - inspiring views from medieval walled cities, the mystical white horses on the plains of the Camargue, a...

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(This fact is still visible to us in the thick battlements by which the walled cities of ancient and medieval Europe vainly tried to repel generations of hostile invaders.)

Just a 5 - minute walk from the main railway station in York, yet within the medieval walls, The Grand Hotel and Spa, York sits right at the heart of this historic English city.

On June 20, 1998, the MUSEUM HR GIGER opened its doors in the medieval Château St. Germain in the 400 year old historic, walled city of Gruyères

In the days that followed, I threaded the labyrinthine streets within Avignon's medieval city wall for hours on end.

The walled city is home to beautifully preserved tower homes — the medieval equivalent of skyscrapers.

The nearby medieval UNESCO World Heritage city of Carcassonne welcomes throngs of visitors inside its fortified walls.

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.

Then walk the city's medieval walls, taking in sweeping views.

Michelozzo, Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio, Baldassarre Peruzzi, Vignola are only some of the names contributing to the urban aspect of Montepulciano, whose main buildings are mostly included within its city walls: the elegant Piazza Grande with its Palaces and the Cathedral; the long artery that under different names winds through the city, ranging along its sides sixteenth century or medieval façades, renaissance churches, and even sculptured stones dating back from the etruscan times; the charming little squares and the narrow, romantic passages.

Marrakesh is home to mosques, palaces and the crowded and bustling walled medieval city of Medina with its narrow alleys.

Once a separate town outside the city's (long - gone) medieval walls, Gràcia was eventually absorbed into the fabric of Barcelona.

The ancient walled, medieval city of Dubrovnik is one of Europe's most popular cultural hotspots to visit.

Don't miss the medieval fortress of Lovrijenac, a stroll along the ancient city walls (a filming location you may recognize), and the cozy restaurants and boutiques in the city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

On a high hill overlooking Ankara, the Citadel looks like a medieval city with its high walls.

The city's medieval walls, its fortress like buildings, the gates, bastions, narrow alleys, old houses, fountains and busy squares combine to make all visitors feel as though they have stepped back thousands of years.

The Croatia itinerary we followed, gave us an opportunity to visit UNESCO Heritage sites like Plitvice national park and Ston walls, relax in beautiful islands of Hvar and Vis, explore medieval cities of Split and Dubrovnik.

Explore the narrow streets and harbour walls of Valletta and the medieval «silent city» before transferring to the tiny sister island of Gozo to enjoy its natural beauties and the hotel spa.

Few cities in the world enjoy such a dramatic setting and atmosphere as Marrakech where the rose - pink walls of the ancient city sit low beneath the soaring peaks of the Atlas Mountains and the towering palm trees jostle for position above the medieval ramparts where nesting storks colonise each vacant turret.

Whilst we did make a couple of day trips from Florence, to the walled city of Lucca and the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano, we spent -LSB-...]

The Grosse Cloche is one of the last remaining gates to the medieval city wall.

On arrival in Chester view the medieval city walls and the half - timbered buildings known as the «Rows».

Admire Krakow's beautiful sights with your Local Specialist this morning including the city's medieval walls and buildings, and the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill.

Encased by square medieval walls, this ancient fortified city is symmetrically perfect, white - washed terracotta topped houses contrast charmingly with the surrounding green countryside, in fact Aigues - Mortes is also famous for its nearby salt marshes.

Further afield, bordering Austria, you'll find Sopron with its medieval city walls, Gothic churches and Baroque and Renaissance palaces.

The Old Town of Nuremberg dates back to medieval times, and within the city walls of the Old Town there are several Gothic Churches, including the Frauenkirche.

The 2000m long city walls encircle the remarkably well - preserved medieval centre.

The historic heart is surrounded by medieval walls, and the entire city is bordered by two rivers.

The city has an attractive Old Town, encircled by ancient medieval town walls.

Rust colored tiled roofs and aged architecture circle around a main plaza, while ancient medieval walls protect the city exterior from invaders and defend the crown jewel — the massive and splendid Segovia Cathedral.

Located in the middle of the city it is surrounded by the towers and walls of the medieval fortifications.

For a great day out with the kids on your family holiday to Kiotari, visit the fantastic Faliraki Water Park or head over to the walled medieval city in Rhodes Town and walk along the winding cobbled streets with shops, tavernas and hidden churches.

The city's walls were constructed on the site of medieval walls and featured galleries that ran along the top, where the strong defence could protect the island from marauders.

West of Dublin, about a 5 - hour round trip train journey, you'll find the historical city of Galway, complete with castles, cathedrals, medieval walls, a Latin Quarter, and Galway Bay.

MUNICH Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; special farewell dinner at a local restaurantREGENSBURG Guided walking tour; [LF] enjoy a cruise with the Swarovski Crystal Boat; guided visit of the Thurn und Taxis Palace; [LF] taste a «medieval hot dog» at the Historic Sausage KitchenNUREMBERG Walking tourBAYREUTH Orientation of Wagner's city of festival fameBAMBERG [LF] Taste «smoked beer»; guided walking tour ROTHENBURG Walking tour of the walled townSTUTTGART [LF] Visit the Mercedes - Benz MuseumBLACK FORESTLAKE CONSTANCEOBERAMMERGAUOrientation; excursion to King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle including a visit to the Museum of the Museum of the Bavarian Kings and a horse - drawn carriage ride

The Danubius Hotel Astoria, located in the heart of Budapest, was built on the site of the city's medieval town walls.

This afternoon continue to the delightful walled city of Lucca, where you can discover the range of ancient ruins and pretty medieval buildings.

One of the most spectacular medieval cities in the world, Dubrovnik is ringed by walls and marked by terracotta roofs and church spires.

It's also close to the fabulous city of Barcelona (50 km), which you can visit by train, and the intriguing medieval city of Girona (40 km) with its walled Old Quarter.

With its Etruscan walls, a gorgeous Medieval center, Perugia is not only a city for the gluttonous, but for artists and art lovers alike.

Visitors can lounge on one of the many nearby sandy beaches or take a stroll along the medieval city walls, visit the museum in the Dominican monastery, and climb up the hillside for spectacular views of the red rooftops of Dubrovnik's UNESCO World Heritage old town.The hotel's guest rooms are functional and modest, each with private en suite bathroom, handy refrigerator, and a small sitting area.

The Quart Towers are another of the 12 gates that could be found within the city's medieval walls.

This peaceful location is only 2 km from the centre of Agios Nikolaos and sits beside the picturesque Almiros River with its abundance of wildlife and natural beauty.There are many attraction near the property such as ancient city Lato and Panagia Kera, a Byzantine church from the 13th century, with medieval wall paintings.