Fairytale medieval capital
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns, a UNESCO maze of walls and spires. Best: May–Sep
Upper-town hill of the parliament and an onion-domed Orthodox cathedral. Best: May–Sep
Gothic town hall over a lively square of cafés and Christmas markets. Best: May–Sep
Baroque tsar's palace and art museum set in an elegant leafy park. Best: May–Sep
Cannon tower museum showcasing medieval siege warfare and city defense history. Best: Year-round