
Trains go frequently to Bruges from many Belgian cities. Go there in summer – winters get quite chilly. The tourists love taking a romantic boat tour in Bruges canals – probably the best way seeing the town.Ĭertainly a gorgeous town, often referred to as the Venice of the North. Europes best-preserved medieval towns Siebenburgen (Seven Fortresses) after the seven major fortified towns they built here: Braov (Kronstadt), Sibiu (. The Medieval part of Bruges has many remarkable monuments: the Church of Our Lady, for instance, is one of the highest brick buildings in the world. Gothic-themed buildings were constructed during this period. The medieval period was one of the most significant periods in the history of Europe. Read more or book: Trakai Island Castle, Artis Centrum Hotels 15 Medieval Towns in Europe Bruges, Belgium: one of Europe's most beautifully preserved cities.

Get there by bus or car – Trakai is a short ride from capital Vilnius. The golden era of the medieval town was between 9, by the year 1100 small towns were being established all over Europe. Various festivals take place during summer and autumn. Today, it stands more or less intact and was one of the few towns not touched by the ravages of the two world wars. Today a museum is established here, with a wide collection of exhibits from the Medieval era.Ī unique Medieval complex on an island, surrounded with beautiful nature makes it a great tourist destination.Īnytime – summers are warm and in winter the lake gets covered with ice and snow. This small town in Germany is one of the oldest and best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and was established by the Romans over two thousand years ago. The Medieval Royal palace served as the capital of the Duchy.

The town has a gorgeous island castle in the lake.
