Tuscany is known for its rolling hills with neat rows of vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, medieval towns brimming ...

England's storied history is etched into its landscape, with numerous towns and villages preserving their medieval character ...

Strasbourg is set along the Rhine and epitomizes the blend of French and Germans. The town's historic center is littered with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, which are reminiscent of its ...

When traveling to Italy, Father Nugent invites travelers to approach their destinations from the perspective of a pilgrim.

St. Jakob’s Church contains the one must-see art treasure in Rothenburg: a glorious 500-year-old altarpiece by Tilman Riemenschneider, the Michelangelo of German woodcarvers. For a closer view of this ...

Plan to spend a day in this charming and well-preserved medieval town. Spared from much of the damage of World War II, Wittenberg's original buildings and churches remain today. Walk the ...

Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly.

Most people in medieval society lived in villages, there were few large towns. The majority of people were peasants, who worked on the land. There were a range of jobs and trades in towns and ...