32 Enchanting Medieval Towns That Feel Frozen in Time

27. Cesky Raj (Bohemian Paradise) region, Czech Republic (specific mention of turn-key castle hotels like Hrubá Skála)

While not a single town, the region of Cesky Raj (Bohemian Paradise) is dotted with incredibly preserved medieval castles and ruins perched atop sandstone formations. Many, like Hrubá Skála Castle, have been converted into unique hotels, allowing visitors to literally sleep within medieval walls. This area offers a chance to experience the medieval era amidst stunning natural landscapes, hiking between castles, stone lookout towers, and rock cities that once hid medieval strongholds and hermitages. It’s an immersive medieval landscape.