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Pilgrims at Chartres Cathedral on Pentecost
These pilgrims had walked 63 miles from Paris to celebrate Pentecost at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres in France.
The chapel at Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
The impressive Eleanor of Aquitaine was buried here in 1204; her husband, Henry II of England; her son, Richard the Lionheart; and his wife, Alice, are also interred here.
The fortress at Chinon
The fortress at Chinon was originally built in the 12th century, and the site is full of history waiting to be explored. This view shows the town of Chinon below the clock tower at the fortress.
Inside the castle at Chinon
Parts of the castle have been staged as they were seen in the past, but many more are explored through an app on an iPad that encourages children to explore the history of the site.
The Castillo de Denia
Built in the 11th or 12th century, the Castillo de Denia was the fortress that defended the city into the 1700s.
The monastery Santa María de la Valldigna
The ruins of a monastery at Valldigna. Founded by monks in 1297 and empty since 1835, the monastery is tucked into the hills of the Valencia region.
The Barri Gotic in Barcelona
The old quarter, known as the Barri Gotic, in Barcelona.
Santa Maria del Mar
Also known as Barcelona's Cathedral of the Sea, this church was built throughout the 1300s by the sailors and fishermen of the neighborhood.
The medieval town of Rhodes
The port city was well fortified, with a stone wall surrounding the city, and stone streets creating pathways for merchants and traders.
The Jewel House at the Tower of London
The Jewel House at the Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, the crowns and regalia that are used during coronations of the kings and queens of England.