If you’re a history buff who loves to see ancient and medieval sites that show you what life was like in the past, then Europe is filled with towns that are sure to feed your curiosity. Here are some stunning historic European towns that appear as if they remain frozen in time.
Beaune, France
With its medieval architecture painting the town with old-world charm, Beaune is a charming French town renowned for its wine. When you aren’t sipping on a glass of French wine, enjoy a trip to the Hospices de Beaune. Once a 15th-century almshouse, this building now houses a fascinating museum.
Matera, Italy
In the Basilicata region of Southern Italy lies the town of Matera, which is believed to be one of the first human settlements across all of Italy. When you’re not perusing the beautiful monasteries and churches, including the Romanesque Matera Cathedral, you can visit the cave dwellings of the first humans to live in this area.
Bibury, England
While there are many villages to explore in England, Bibury is known as the “capital of the Cotswolds”. Filled with stone cottages and ivy-covered homes and hotels., Bibury will give you insight into the medieval era, with the town being built in 1380.
