Thursday, April 26, 2012

10 of the best medieval walled cities

by Bruce Holmes

For history buffs, photographers and anyone who?s ever said ?Wow!? there?s nothing quite like the sight of a medieval walled city approached from a distance.

Then there are the explorations within, tours of castles, walks along the walls and shops and restaurants in medieval squares.

Many cities still have their medieval walls predominantly intact in various parts of the world. Did I mention my obsession? I?ve visited quite a few.

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1. Pingyao, China



Situated in Shanxi province, the 14th century Han Chinese city of Pingyao was once China?s foremost financial center with half the country?s banks located there.

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