It comes as no surprise that Europe has been around for almost ever. And, ancient Europe – crumbly castles and all – are still in place for us to marvel, gasp and dream about.
Medieval times—most often called the Middle Ages—refers to a period of about 1000 years between the fall of the Roman Empire and the onset of the Renaissance in Europe. The end of the iconic medieval era itself occurred over 500 years ago. For that reason, it’s even more impressive that tokens of that historic time have survived to the modern-day. In fact, it’s not just small artifacts or weathered shards of history that have been preserved, but entire medieval cities that remain standing to this day.
This article, from MyModernMet.com explores six cities of marvel that still exist – as they were – for you to explore.
And, have a look at our comprehensive overview of Europe before you go.