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Land was expensive in medieval towns, so houses tended to be two or more stories tall. Wealthy people had their own, nice houses, but poor people tended to live in rented rooms and apartments.

Houses were usually made of timbered construction, and were very quaint to the modern eye.

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What did the towns look like in medieval time?

Medieval towns looked basically like Villages today do, they had cobbled streets, although they were mostly pounded earth. Most villagers couldn't read so they would have pictures of what a building was on its sign. Medieval towns were very busy and were also quite dirty. So there were probably a number of rats. Traveling plays would sometimes roam through the towns, depicting the christian bible, and the castle of a lord was sometimes visible in the distance.


Were medieval towns richer than medieval villages because their were guilds?

No. Neither was really "rich". Guilds didn't determine wealth in an area. Guilds were unions of people with like jobs.


What does a house of a medieval doctor look like?

In the Middle Ages, doctors (who might be physicians or university professors) were among those with a degree of prosperity. They usually lived in towns or cities, in comfortable town houses. There is a link below to a question about the homes of wealthy people, and it has links to pictures of houses.


Where did medieval towns develop what did these towns look like?

Medieval towns primarily developed in Europe, particularly in regions with favorable trade routes, near rivers, or along coastlines. These towns typically featured a central marketplace, narrow winding streets, and buildings made of timber or stone, often with overhanging upper floors. Towns were often surrounded by walls for protection, and they included essential facilities like churches, guild halls, and workshops, reflecting the social and economic activities of the time. As centers of commerce and craft, they attracted a growing population, leading to vibrant urban life.


What were the houses like for a villain in medieval times?

I assume you mean "villein," which was a type of medieval serf, as opposed to "villain," which is a bad guy. There is a link below to a related question on the homes of peasants. That answer has a good deal of detail, and has links to related information.

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Where did teachers live in medieval times?

They had their own homes. They also had medieval universities. They taught just like the teachers today. Then they went home.


What did the towns look like in medieval time?

Medieval towns looked basically like Villages today do, they had cobbled streets, although they were mostly pounded earth. Most villagers couldn't read so they would have pictures of what a building was on its sign. Medieval towns were very busy and were also quite dirty. So there were probably a number of rats. Traveling plays would sometimes roam through the towns, depicting the christian bible, and the castle of a lord was sometimes visible in the distance.


The samurai medieval Japan?

Yes Samurai are like the equivalent to European knights.


Did the poor have the same homes as the rich in the medieval times?

No. There was a real difference, just like today.


What did home in medieval European look like?

Land was expensive in medieval towns, so houses tended to be two or more stories tall. Wealthy people had their own, nice houses, but poor people tended to live in rented rooms and apartments. Houses were usually made of timbered construction, and were very quaint to the modern eye.


Were medieval towns richer than medieval villages because their were guilds?

No. Neither was really "rich". Guilds didn't determine wealth in an area. Guilds were unions of people with like jobs.


What was a carpenters job like?

A medieval carpenter's job was like a every day carpenter. A medieval carpenter in the castle helped to build the whole castle, and a carpenter in the village built the homes of everyone in the village.