12th to 13th Century (Hohenstaufen Dynasty) 1152-1190: Reign of Frederick I (Barbarossa), known for his attempts to strengthen imperial authority and his conflicts with the Lombard League. 1198-1250: Reign of Frederick II, noted for his cultural achievements, administrative reforms, and conflicts...
Drawn into a book held in the cathedral’s library called the Eadwine Psalter, named for the scribe who produced it, the plan shows an aerial view of the 12th-century hydraulic system that circulated water into the monastic complex, through cornfields, vines and orchards, around the priory an...
the 16th-century Terrer Gate, and the abandoned cave houses carved into the rocks above the city. Whatever you do, don’t miss the ruins of Bílbilis – the birthplace of Martial, a famous poet born here in 40 AD. Old Bilbilis has five astonishing...
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is a cultural gem showcasing an impressive art collection from the 12th to the 20th century. Established in 1908, the museum has a rich history and has grown over the years to become one of the most important art institutions in the Basque Country. The museum’...
You cannot make a list of best places in France, without adding some castles. Chateau du Haut Koenigsburg is a restored 12th-century mountain fortress with artillery platform, and medieval garden. Right next to it you can find another castle, the Château de l’Œdenbourg. photo by @chr...
The Buhaira Gardens, also known as the Buhaira Palace or the Buḥayra, is a former Almohad garden and palace in Seville, Spain. It was created in the 12th century.Nervión Neighborhood Photo: CarlosVdeHabsburgo, CC BY-SA 4.0. Nervión is a district of Seville, Spain. It lies to the...
The Cathedral of Santa María, known as the Old Cathedral, is one of the two cathedrals in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. Founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, its construction began in the first third of the 12th century and was finished at the end of the 14th century, in Romanes...
With more than 7,000 works of art representing culture and history from the 12th century to the early 19th century, however, it’s impossible to see everything in a single visit. Visitors may wish to focus on the museum’s collection of Spanish artists, including Goya, El Greco, da Riber...
Angkor Wat is part of a lost Cambodian city that was restored, only to be looted by thieves. This 12th-century temple covers an astounding 200-acres, but the next site in China is even larger. The Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex. For centuries, only Chinese royalty ...
The Church of St Mary and St Melor is the parish church of the town of Amesbury, Wiltshire. The Grade I listed church dates from the 12th century and may be connected with the 10th-century Amesbury Priory or its 12th-century successor, Amesbury Abbey.Vespasian...