#26 Journey into the 12th to 15th-century Europe in the 21st century
A Medieval portal The Middle Ages, or Medieval Period, was a European period in history that began from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the Rennaisance Period (13th-15th century). This period became known for its art and architecture, particularly ecclesiastical structures like grand cathedrals and monasteries. The Met Cloisters has curated some of the grandest Medieval architecture, exquisite gardens, and original art forms. No other museum in the U.S. has combined these aspects of Medieval cultures. Here are our favorites. The cloisters and gardens A cloister is a covered corridor with a wall on one side and an open quadrangle, garden, or courtyard on the other. This type of architecture was common in Medieval monasteries, convents, or cathedrals. There are four cloisters in the Met Cloisters, three with idyllic gardens in the middle. The Bonnefont Cloister Behind us is the herb garden at the Bonnefo...