Then I found out that Stefanis is not just an artist making elaborate metal pieces for Medieval Times in authentic medieval fashion, but he is a Smithsonian Craft Show artist as well.Īrtifacts at Medieval Village by: Christa Thompson Said Stefanis Alexandres, Medieval Times’ resident metalsmith and creator of the castle’s stunning ornate metal decor. It is the only collection of medieval artifacts in the United States,” “All of these artifacts are from Spain ranging anywhere from 200–800 years old. Of all the artifacts in the Medieval Village collection, these are the only replicas. The Torture chamber has a collection of medieval torture devices used for a variety of punishments. Medieval Village photo by Christa Thompson I cased the scene which led my eyes to a sign reading, “Torture Chamber.” Naturally, I had to see more.īlacksmith working area where Stefanis Alexandres makes his masterpieces The smell reminded me of my childhood garage detached from our 19th century home in upstate New York. I made my way over to the Medieval Village, an authentic replica of 8 medieval cottages situated around a brick-paved courtyard next to the Medieval Times Orlando Castle. Medieval Times is child’s play, just a silly theatrical tournament made for little boys gleaming to live vicariously through Knights on horses, right? I couldn’t have been more wrong. Would my experience here be as magical in my adult life as it had been 24 years ago?Īdmittedly, I didn’t have high hopes. I had done this before when I was just a child, bursting at the seams with fairytale lore. I approached the drawbridge and glanced up at the fiery torches marking the Medieval Times Orlando Castle entrance. “This is the very first Medieval Times,” explained David Graham, Lord Chancellor of the tournament. Medieval Times is a Dinner and Tournament attraction celebrating its 30th anniversary with an all-new show. Medieval Times Photo by: Christa Thompson “No resume, I have been here since I was 17 years old, they have trained me from the ground up.” A likely story from a Royal Knight at Medieval Times Orlando Castle. “Tell me, what type of resume does a Royal Knight have?” I asked, Steven Ager the Master of Horse, with my half-crooked smile.
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