Medieval

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.

Though not uncommon in western Japan, this Buddha cut out of an ancient sarcophagus is the only example in central Tokyo.

The patron saint of cats founded this stunning Romanesque church in the 7th century.

A set of 13th and 14th century standardized bread measures.

This Medieval tannery was accidentally discovered in 2002.

A historic structure inspired by Roman, Muslim, and Jewish bath houses.

This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.

A medieval tower, dating back to the 12th century, lingers in the Roman countryside.

The remains of what was once a motte-and-bailey castle, these earthworks offer visitors a tangible connection to England’s medieval past.

This medieval village clings to a cliff in southwestern France.

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.

Hundreds of medieval Islamic gravestones decorate the mountainous landscape in the largest cemetery in Turkey.

The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.

Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.

This building from the Middle Ages was dedicated to the patron saint of Norway.

A scattered cemetery of medieval tombstones, each carved with indivdual patterns and scenes, overlooking a bright blue lake.