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Laying a cobblestone street was skilled, punishing work, and the techniques behind it explain why so many old streets are still standing.
Cobblestones are beautiful but unforgiving, and a few simple habits will keep your feet and ankles happy on a long day of exploring.
Cobblestones do more than hold up feet and cartwheels; they tune the entire acoustic character of a historic neighborhood.
Not every old street is cobbled, and knowing the difference between cobbles, setts, and flagstones will change how you see a historic town.
Wet cobblestones are beautiful and treacherous in equal measure; a few simple habits keep a rainy old-town walk enjoyable.
Historic cobbled streets were built for horses and handcarts, yet many still serve buses, bicycles, and pedestrians today—here is how towns make that work.
Historic streets are shared spaces with unwritten customs; learning them makes you a better traveler and a welcome guest.