Rome, Paris, London, Athens, Barcelona. Today’s top tourist stops on a European vacation share some key characteristics: they’re major cities with famous museums, resplendent historical buildings and world-class food. But what did medieval travelers look for when they went on vacation? In this Travel Talk, you’ll find out how, where and why people went on vacation in the medieval period, and how you can incorporate the top medieval vacation destinations into your own travels.

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