The end of the iconicmedieval eraitself occurred over 500 years ago.

For that reason, its even more impressive that tokens of that historic time have survived to the modern-day.

And its quite possible that you are very familiar with a few of them.

Cities From Medieval Times

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Here are six well-preserved medieval cities you’re free to still visit today!

In the year 2000, its historic city center was declared aUNESCO World Heritage Site.

In 1997, Carcassonne was also made aUNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bruges, Belgium City From Medieval Times

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It sits majestically atop Monte Titano, which is the highest point in the country.

The city still exists today, remarkably preserved and relatively untouched in its medieval state.

As stated onUNESCOs website, Pragues historic center stands as a supreme manifestation of Medieval urbanism.

Carcassonne, France City From Medieval Times

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It is even the location of the oldest medievalastronomical clockin the world that is still functioning.

San Marino, Italy City From Medieval Times

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Monsanto, Portugal City From Medieval Times

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Prague, Czech Republic City From Medieval Times

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Toledo, Spain City From Medieval Times

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