York

This city remembers the Ninth Legion of the Roman Empire, Vikings, and the Wars of the Roses. Begin your acquaintance with York by taking a walk along the Roman wall (the longest in the country). Explore the ruins of the ancient abbey in the Botanical Garden (free entry). Learn about the life of Scandinavian warriors at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Then head to the medieval quarter, Shambles; buy an unusual figurine at Ghost Merchants; imagine yourself as a participant in one of the Harry Potter films. 400 years of the city's history are represented in the exhibitions and theatrical shows at the York Castle Museum. Learn about the Cold War era at the Bunker.

From any point, you can see the spires of the Gothic masterpiece – the city's main cathedral. Here you will find the largest medieval stained glass window in the world. Behind the cathedral, you'll find the charming 13th-century Chapter House with its stained glass windows. To admire the city view from the tower's height, climb the narrow staircase of 275 steps.

Try the local chocolate and beer, discover ghost legends, and visit the UK's largest railway museum. You can see dozens of York's attractions during a river cruise. Stunning views of the city's historic center are opened from Clifford's Tower.

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