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Medieval Walled Cities - The Best European Walled Cities to Visit
Ancient walls and their dunce-cap towers conjure up a romantic notion
that is as compelling as it is completely baseless. I mean, we're talking defensive structures meant to keep the invading hordes of sniveling, stinky, garbage-launching barbarians at bay--hardly a romantic notion, you have to admit. Still, I'll admit to a rather intense attraction to walled cities myself. I'll go even further and say that medieval walled cities are quite nice to see and a real pleasure to walk on or around. So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. Avila, Spain Avila's 11th century walls are the most important and best preserved of the Spanish medieval walls, circling (trapazoidally) the medieval Avila. If you're looking for a walled city in Spain, Girona might be a better destination, despite the fact that most of its walls have been systematically destroyed and then rebuilt in the 19th century. The wall walk, or passeig de la Muralla is open 8am-10pm daily. Another walk outside the town walls is the Passeig Arqueologic, which takes you outside the walls to view the old city on a cypress and flower lined path. Girona began as a Roman settlement, then became a medieval hub where Christians, Jews and Arabs converged, making it an architecturally interesting city, and one of the true little-visited gems of Spain. Carcassonne, France Nowhere outside Carcassonne will you find such a complete example of 6th, 7th, and 8th century walls in Europe. Carcassonne, a town of 46,500 people located 808 km south of Paris is on the edge of Cathar Country, a landscape littered with romantic castle ruins. Stay in Carcassonne or along the river below the old town, which will give you a romantic view of La Cite lit up at night. Carcassonne Travel Information - Be sure to check out the page by Philippe Cuq and Bruno Berniere, who have put together an interesting site about the architecture of the walls over time and the defenses at the gates. Very interesting for walled town aficionados. please support the link followed which is excelnt in it,thank for your clicks and attention: http://www.towas.com http://www.replan.net http://www.aliask.com http://www.businessol.net http://www.3gease.com http://www.maxcasino.net http://www.billowmusic.com |
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james wrote:
So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. George |
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Martin wrote:
On 30 Sep 2005 00:49:31 -0700, "george" wrote: james wrote: So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. What about York? York is always worth a visit, but Conwy's wall is much better preserved IMO. Great castle too. http://homepage.mac.com/davidhorneco...toAlbum35.html -- David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk photos at http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On 30 Sep 2005 00:49:31 -0700, "george" wrote: james wrote: So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. What about York? What about Chester ? |
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In article , Martin
wrote: On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:46:39 +0100, "Miss L. Toe" wrote: "Martin" wrote in message .. . On 30 Sep 2005 00:49:31 -0700, "george" wrote: james wrote: So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. What about York? What about Chester ? What about Nordlingen? Dubrovnik must be among the best. jay Fri Sep 30, 2005 |
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On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 04:47:42 -0700, Go Fig wrote:
In article , Martin wrote: On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:46:39 +0100, "Miss L. Toe" wrote: "Martin" wrote in message .. . On 30 Sep 2005 00:49:31 -0700, "george" wrote: james wrote: So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. What about York? What about Chester ? What about Nordlingen? Dubrovnik must be among the best. Haven't seen anyone mention Avila yet. So I will. Brian |
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On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:02:13 +0100, bigbrian wrote:
Haven't seen anyone mention Avila yet. So I will. Ummm, it was the first place mentioned in the original post. -- Larry |
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Miss L. Toe wrote:
"Martin" wrote in message ... On 30 Sep 2005 00:49:31 -0700, "george" wrote: james wrote: So, below I've selected the best preserved walled cities in Europe to visit--and even to have romantic notions about if you wish. What about Visby, Sweden? Has anyone visited there, and how does it compare to Tallinn, Estonia and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany? I'm considering it for a future trip. What about York? What about Chester ? I lived in Chester for 8 years. While it has (they say) the most complete city wall in Europe, that's because it was mostly rebuilt by the Victorians, along with much of the mock Tudor buildings. That said it's still an almost ridiculously pretty city and should be in the list IMHO |
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