York Attractions Travel Guide & Historic Sites

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York Minster
Impressive 13th-15th centuries Cathedral of Saint Peter with origins in the 7th century, it’s one of the largest Gothic churches in the world. The Cathedral has a very wide Gothic nave famous for its 128 stained glass windows, where the 14th century west window and the 15th century east window are considered the largest span Medieval stained-glass windows in the world. Explore the underground chambers and galleries, the artifacts and remains from the Roman and Norman periods, and enjoy the great scenery of York and its surroundings from the top of the Minster's central tower.

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York Castle
A fortified complex of buildings originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and renovated periodically since then, located on the south side of the River Foss. Part of the royal complex were prisons, and law courts, among others. The castle buildings still standing are the famous ruins of Clifford tower, and those home to the York Castle Museum and the York Crown Court.

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Clifford’s Tower
A ruined fortified tower of the Medieval York castle one of York's major symbols, rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century on a high conical hill looking over the river. A massive explosion in 1684 destroyed the roof, floor, and central pillar of the Tower, leaving only the walls intact. The tower offers beautiful landscapes of York and the surrounding countryside.

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York City Walls
Roman and Medieval 4 km long circular walls surrounding the city center. The walls with their gates, towers and bridges are the most complete in England and are highly popular for leisure strolls among York's people. The most significant of the Roman remains is the 3rd century Tower in the Museum Gardens, but most of the wall dates from the 12th to the 14th century, with a few small areas which were restored in the Victorian period. Part of the walls are the four main gateways into the old city which stand at Bootham Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar, and Micklegate Bar. The Micklegate Bar is home to the Henry VII Experience, a fascinating museum dedicated to the history of the Bar and the links between Henry VII and the city of York. Monk Bar is the most elaborate of the city gates, home to the Richard III Museum, where visitors can attend a modern "trial" of Shakespeare's villain.

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Barley Hall
A restored 15th century house off Stonegate near York Minster used as a living museum, providing hands on experience of the day-to-day life and home in the 15th century. In the house, enjoy an Alchemy, magics, witches and wizards exhibits, a Goldsmith workshop, a Tudor schoolroom, the Great Hall, and more, all a great reflection of old days life. In summer weekends you will enjoy period events, shows, and experiences.

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Fairfax House
A beautiful Georgian townhouse restored to the original rococo style, on Castlegate, close to Jorvik and Clifford's Tower. In the house magnificent period furnishing and decorations, stucco ceilings illustrating religious allegories, a variety of Chippendale chairs and porcelain, collection of watches, clocks and barometers, and 16th -19th centuries paintings. Explore and enjoy the various rooms in the house including the dining room, the library with the beautiful portable writing desk and period books, and the Red Saloon used for entertaining.

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The Treasurer’s House
The 15th century home of the Minster's Treasurer behind York Minster, with the oldest parts of the house dated to the 11th century. The house was restored in the 20th century, with each room set in a different time period and filled with period artworks and furnishings including Medieval and Georgian items. The house is also known to be haunted by Roman and other ghosts. Enjoy also the peaceful and beautiful house gardens.

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