Germany wears its history openly. In its medieval towns, time doesn’t just linger, it breathes. Cobbled lanes twist past gabled houses, stone towers rise above red rooftops, and the scent of fresh ...

We've all been there: you book a flight to Europe on a whim after spotting a dreamy cobbled town on Instagram that looks straight out of another era, only to find it's anything but the storybook vibe ...

Medieval cities were centers of power, trade, religion, and violence. From Constantinople and Baghdad to Paris and Venice, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I I am, without a doubt, one of the nerdiest people I know. My love for all things old-world, fantastical, and medieval is endless ...

Ridley Scott has a thing for Monpazier. After first filming "The Duelists," starring Harvey Keitel, in the southwestern French town in 1977, the British director returned for 2021’s medieval tale, ...

As a young backpacker, I first fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls ...

Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem offering picturesque views and fewer tourist crowds. Thun's medieval charm, castles, and natural views make it a standout destination. Nestled between Bern and the ...

From the ancient charm of Ptuj in Slovenia to the cobbled streets of Bruges in Belgium, the medieval towers of San Gimignano in Italy, and the baroque beauty of Zamość in Poland, there are countless ...

Denmark is a land of Viking legends, medieval towns, and fascinating history, yet few places capture the spirit of the past so vividly as Ribe. As Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe is a must-visit ...

The mention of Bavaria tends to conjure up certain images: of fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle rising against snowy peaks, and beer gardens in Munich where locals sip cloudy weissbier and eat ...

The Médiévales de Provins will take place on June 13 and 14, 2026, in the historic town of Provins, Seine-et-Marne (77). The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. on both days, with a special nighttime event ...