Medieval World

 

I’ve been to many places where the Medieval World is still evident (basically most of Europe is like that, honestly). I’m a sucker for a good medieval building. Romanesque, love! Gothic, even more love! Medieval Tuscan, be still my heart!

Since I travel a lot in Europe and see wonderful bits of the Medieval World, I thought a nice listing of posts with ties to the Medieval World was in order.

What is more medieval than a castle?

The time frame for this is a bit tricky to nail down. Medieval England lasted longer than medieval Italy. The dates range from the 5th century to the 16th. The category for these posts is mostly determined by architecture styles. Renaissance architecture (which I’m categorizing as Early Modern Period) was built much earlier in Italy than in England. So, in short, if a post references a medieval architectural style or art or related to medieval history, it’s going to be listed here. Expect a lot of castles.

Sorry for the confusion.

Click here if you just want Castles!

Check out all these posts on the Medieval World!


Italia: Wandering Rome, Again, Part 2

Mausoleo di Santa Costanza. Rome, Italy

My obsession with Rome is starting to get a bit ridiculous.  Continue reading

Italia: Wandering Rome, Again

Trajan's Market. Rome, Italy

A fifth visit to the Eternal City.  Continue reading

Wandering Munich

Neues Rathaus. Munich, Germany

Explorations of the third largest city in Germany! Continue reading

Wandering Regensburg

The other side of Brückturm on the Steinerne Brücke. Regensburg, Germany

Explorations of one of the most intact medieval city centers in Germany! Continue reading

Wandering Nuremberg, Part 2

Kaiserburg Nürnberg (Imperial Castle of Nuremberg). Nuremberg, Germany

Explore even more of the amazing city of Nuremberg, including the castle! Continue reading

Wandering Würzburg

Garden of Würzburg Residence (Residenz Würzburg)

Explore a lovely Bavarian city that was fantastically rebuilt after WWII.  Continue reading

Wandering Bamberg

Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). Bamberg, Germany

Explorations of one extremely adorable German city. Continue reading

Wandering Dresden

Courtyard. Dresden Castle. Dresden, Germany

Explore a city that rose from the ashes of WWII.  Continue reading

Wandering Prague, Part 3

Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Lesser Town. Prague, Czechia

More explorations of the enchanting capital city of Czechia.  Continue reading

Wandering Prague, Part 2: Prague Castle

St. Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle. Prague, Czechia

Discover the grand castle of Prague! Continue reading

Wandering Prague, Part 1

Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem). Old Town Square. (Staroměstské náměstí), Prague, Czechia

Take a look at the city that stole my heart. Continue reading

Wandering Brno

Brno, Czechia

Bones, mummies, and even a castle! Check out the amazing Czech city of Brno! Continue reading

Wandering Bratislava

Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Bratislava, Slovakia.

Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! Continue reading

Wandering Budapest

Hungarian Parliament. Budapest, Hungary

A crazy day of exploring the capital city of Hungary! Continue reading

Wandering Vienna, Part 2

Upper Belvedere. Vienna, Austria

More museums, more palaces, more churches and even a crypt. Explore more of Vienna! Continue reading

Wandering Vienna

St. Michael's Wing. Hofburg. Vienna, Austria

Palaces, museums, and churches! Oh, My! Explore the amazing Vienna, Austria! Continue reading

Wandering Salzburg: DomQuartier

DomQuartier. Salzburg, Austria.

My 200th Update from the Road brings Salzburg’s famous DomQuartier.  Continue reading

Wandering Salzburg

Salzach River. Salzburg, Austria

Explore this salty city famous for “the Sound of Music” and Mozart.  Continue reading

Wandering Werdenberg

A brief exploration of an adorable medieval Swiss village.  Continue reading

Wandering Liechtenstein

Burg Gutenberg. Balzers, Liechtenstein

Explore a country that is the fourth smallest in Europe and one most people have never heard of.  Continue reading

Wandering Bern

Nydeggbrücke. Bern, Switzerland.

Explorations of Switzerland’s capital city! Continue reading

Wandering Zurich

Banks of the Limmat. Zurich, Switzerland

Explore a bit of Zurich. Switzerland, the first stop on a month long adventure.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Madrid, Part 2

Puerta del Sol. Madrid, Spain

More explorations of Madrid in my last post on my journey through Spain. Continue reading

España: Wandering Madrid, Part 1

The Palacio de Cibeles and the Fountain of Cibele. Madrid, Spain

Explorations of the capital of Spain! Continue reading

España: Small Towns and Quick Visits

Castillo Almodovar del Rio, Spain

Some more places I found along my journey around Spain.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Toledo, Part 2

spouts. San Juan de los Reyes. Toledo, Spain

More explorations of Toledo. The one in Spain, not the one in Ohio. Continue reading

España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1

the city of Toledo on a hill

Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill.  Continue reading

España: Belmonte, Aranjuez and El Escorial

El Escorial. San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

One cannot just visit Spain without seeing some castles and palaces.  Continue reading

España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

Mezquita-Catedral, Cordoba

Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading

España: Wandering Cordoba

garden. Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Cordoba, Spain

Patios, gardens, and courtyards. Explorations of Cordoba.  Continue reading

España: Two Castles and Baeza

keep towers. Castillo de Alcalá de Real. Fortaleza de La Mota, Spain

A ruined town inside of a grand fortress, a castle overlooking a town, and a UNESCO World Heritage city, explore the province of Jaén. Continue reading

España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 2

Generalife. Granada, Spain

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. La segunda parte.  Continue reading

España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 1

Partial Palace. Alhambra of Granada, Spain

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading

España: Wandering Granada, Part 2

chapel ceiling. La Cartuja. Granada, Spain

More explorations of the wonderful Spanish city of Granada! Continue reading

España: Wandering Granada, Part 1

cloister. Monasterio de San Jeronimo. Granada, Spain

Explorations of Granada, an Andalusian gem. Continue reading

España: Ronda and Setenil

Puente Nuevo. Ronda, Spain

A picturesque bridge and a town built under cliffs, Ronda and Setenil are truly unique. Continue reading

Wandering Gibraltar

The Europa Point Lighthouse on the southern tip of Gibraltar.

Explore a unique place that is on the southern coast of Spain, but not actually part of Spain. Continue reading

España: Baelo Claudia and Tarifa

ruins. Baelo Claudia. Bolonia, Spain

An Ancient Roman town and a seaside town, more explorations of the southern Spanish coast! Continue reading

España: Cadiz, Jerez, and the Southern Coast

Cadiz, Spain

Three days of exploration on Spain’s southern coast.  Continue reading

España: Churches of Seville

San Luis de los Franceses. Seville, Spain

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  Continue reading

España: the Alcázar of Seville

The Maidens Courtyard. Palace of Pedro I. Alcazar. Seville, Spain

Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Seville

plaza de España. Seville, Spain

Find out why this wanderer loves Seville so much. Continue reading

España: Wandering Mérida

Ancient Roman theatre. Merida, Spain

Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading

España: Trujillo and Medellín

Two castles, one ancient theater and two adorable towns on hills.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Cáceres

Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading

España: Wandering Palencia and Plasencia

A couple of quick visits to two lovely Spanish cities.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Salamanca

Explorations of a university town steeped in history.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Ávila

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

España: Wandering Valladolid

A Monday morning wander through the old town of Valladolid. Continue reading