Tag: medieval

Montemassi of Tuscany – a jewellery to be explored

Montemassi may not be in Toscana’s top travel listings but it is, nevertheless, a jewellery to be explored. Originated as a fortified village it was first conquered by The Republic

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Chioggia – canals and narrow alleys leading to a Romanesque watchtower with a medieval clock in the south of the Venetian Golf

Venetian influence, in terms of landscape, architecture and arts extends over the towns of the Venetian Golf at least. Chioggia is one such example. Its historic area has canals and

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Tabor, Czech Republic: 15th century cultural heritage of Hussites history in Europe

The town of Tabor (Czech Republic), located one hour south of Prague, was built entirely by the Hussites in the 15th century. The medieval historical center is very well preserved

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Nafplio – the Venetian pearl from the Peloponnese

Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece and a “must” if you visit Peloponnese. The city itself is an 8th century Venetian pearl and the Palamidi Fortress offers spectacular

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