and some of the best preserved medieval architecture in all of Europe. Read more: 25 Gorgeous Islands For Vacationing That Won't Break The Bank Trier may be Germany's oldest city, but Bamberg ...

In the late 18th century Bamberg was the centre of the Enlightenment in southern Germany, with eminent philosophers and writers such as Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and E.T.A. Hoffmann living there.

The church, a prime example of German Romanesque architecture, showcases the grandeur of medieval design with its beams and paned windows. In contrast, the Renaissance-style Rathaus, or City Hall ...

Quedlinburg, in the Land of Sachsen-Anhalt, was a capital of the East Franconian German Empire ... exceptional example of a medieval European town. The Collegiate Church of St Servatius is one of the ...

Today, the site is a delight for history buffs thanks to its stunning medieval architecture. If you aren’t particularly interested in the French Revolution or Marie Antoinette, you may find the ...

Today its barns are hotels, its livestock are tourists, and Rothenburg is well on its way to becoming a medieval theme park. But Rothenburg is still Germany’s best-preserved walled town.