The Medieval Period, which spanned approximately 1,000 years from the 470s to the 1450s AD, was a period of cultural evolution.
Populations migrated into major urban centers, which became symbols of power that benefited the ruling class through structures such as the feudal system. People lived in close quarters that were not always comfortable, but were certainly vibrant.
These ten cities were not necessarily the largest in terms of land area or population, but they shaped life in the Medieval era.