Some of the limestone used as building material was quarried from here. Roads into the town through gates to the north, east and south, leading from the cliff to the harbour, date to the Viking era.

whereas the lower town preserves to a remarkable extent the medieval urban fabric of narrow winding streets, many of which retain their medieval names, and fine public and burgher buildings, including ...

But aside from its historical appeal, Sarlat should definitely be on your travel list ... medieval and Renaissance buildings and is the perfect spot to soak in the storybook feel of the town ...

A Sussex medieval town which is a "lacework of galleries ... Rye in East Sussex was featured alongside 14 other spots in a new list from The Times. Discussing the creation of the article, the ...

Tuscany is renowned for its undulating hills adorned with orderly vineyards and ancient olive groves, medieval towns rich in history ... abound in its public buildings, aristocratic palaces ...