In many cities around the world, there are still fences in the form of large strong walls, built many centuries ago. Today, these walls serve little to protect, but they are preserved as a memory of the past and often serve as a kind of bait to attract tourists. If you have ever been to such a fortified city, you understand how strong the impressions of walking next to such a wall are.
So, choose a route to travel to past centuries:
1
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The walls of this beautiful city in southern Croatia were built in the 14th and 15th centuries, and in the 17th century they were extended even more throughout the city. The walls of Dubrovnik were never destroyed and even withstood a strong earthquake in the 17th century. Today, tourists from all over the world come to walk along the famous walls of the city, with a length of 2 kilometers.
By the way, on most-beauty.ru you can get to know better Dubrovnik and its main attractions.
2
York, England
York is an ancient cathedral city with a history dating back to the Roman Empire. York is also one of Europe’s best-preserved cities. The city was protected by walls from Roman times, and we can see the walls today in the same form as during their construction - from the 12th to the 14th centuries.
3
Jerusalem, Israel
The walls that we see today around the old city of Jerusalem were built in the 16th century during the Ottoman Empire, like the walls that defended the city from ancient times.
4
Saint-Malo, France
Saint-Malo in France is a beautiful small coastal city in the north-west of France, surrounded by walls, which, along with an impressive tide, become the best attraction of the city. Saint-Malo is quite small in size and easy to get around on foot.
5
Toledo, Spain
The fortified city of Toledo, located in Spain, is also known as one of the best-preserved cities in Europe. Toledo is surrounded by the Tagus River and, of course, by walls since the Middle Ages.
6
Xi'an, China
Let's go back 3,000 years, because it was then that the history of the city of Xi'an in China began. This date gives reason to call Xi'an one of the oldest cities in China. The existence of its walls dates from the 14th century, when they were restored during the Ming Dynasty. The walls around the city are not only one of the best preserved, but also one of the largest - their length is 14 kilometers, height - 12 meters, and thickness is from 12 to 18 meters.
7
Mont Saint Michel, France
This city could not be ignored, because on its territory one of the most stunning castles in the world, and the fortified city itself is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Numerous tourists who visit Mont Saint-Michel love to stroll along the ancient walls that defended the island from enemies for many centuries. England repeatedly made unsuccessful attempts to capture the island during the Hundred Years War. But they could not break through the defenses and the two wrought iron bombers that were left after the siege in the 15th century are still visible near the outer fortress wall.
8
Pingyao, China
The 14th century walled city of Pingyao in China is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walls around the city are 6 kilometers long and 12 meters high, along with several (offhand, 72!) Watchtowers, also date from the 14th century.
9
Carcassonne, France
And again, France - in its southwest another stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site is the fortified city of Carcassonne. Also considered as one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Carcassonne is currently a favorite destination for many tourists who come to see the historical fortress, the basilica, the majestic walls and much more.
And about the most popular medieval castles in France, read the excellent article on our site most-beauty.ru.
10
Taroudant, Morocco
We will end our list with the city of Taroudant. The walls around this lovely town were built in the 16th century during the reign of the Saadi dynasty. And six-kilometer walls surround Taroudant to this day.
Conclusions
This was an article about the most beautiful fortress cities in the world according to most-beauty.ru. And what beautiful cities of the fortress do you know that could also be on this list?