A good getaway is to go out and visit medieval villages outside the city. They are exceptionally wonderful for the majesty that represent these architectural ensembles very typical of the Middle Ages. It is a wonderful tour to change the routine and enjoy history and fresh air.
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When you visit these sites you will really feel like you have been teleported back to the Middle Ages, if only for a few hours. If you like walls, castles, old churches, cobblestone streets, this tour is for you.
5 medieval villages to visit
1.Guimerà (Urgell)
The population was born near the Corb River, on a hill. It currently has almost 300 inhabitants. It is located at the foot of the ruined castle and is distinguished by its narrow streets, arches, porches and bridge houses very typical of the time. Its good state of preservation led it to be declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1993. There you can also see the gothic church of Santa Maria.
2.Peratallada (Baix Empordà)
This beautiful feudal-looking town, which still preserves the fortified castle with its tower, has in all its cobbled corners some history and charm. Its name comes from some documents of the tenth century in which allusion is made to the valleys of the carved stone fortification surrounding the village. It is also distinguished by its walls and the Romanesque church of San Esteban.3.Rupit (Barcelona)
Between Vic and Olot is Rupit, a municipality that stands out for its beautiful natural landscapes and its medieval buildings of great architectural value. The hermitage of Santa Magdalena, the church of San Miguel and the suspension bridge stand out. The town’s hardware store and the Soler notary’s office are also preserved, buildings of great value to the population.
4.Besalú (la Garrotxa)
One of the most representative medieval villages of the life of centuries ago. Its buildings such as the castle of the town, the monastery of San Pedro, the Plaza de La Libertad and the parish of San Vicente, are among the most representative Catalan medieval buildings. It features the remains of the 13th century synagogue and the town’s medieval bridge, a site that has been the scene of filming for the third season of the HBO series Westworld.5.Montblanc (Conca de Barberà)
The region Conca de Barberà located in the province of Tarragona, has a great medieval legacy of which highlights the walled enclosure that encloses the entire historic center. It has 22 municipalities and its capital is the town of Montblanch. In its capital, the highlights are the Cathedral of the Mountain (Iglesia María la Mayor) and the convent of San Francisco de Asís where the Catalan Courts met around the year 1414.A journey into the past is a breath of fresh air for today’s life.
