York Cathedral
York Minster is a unique structure, which is considered the largest medieval church in northern Europe after Cologne Cathedral. But if one can argue about this, then in another the primacy of the York Minster is undeniable — inside there are the largest medieval stained glass windows in Europe.
The Fortress Walls of York
An overview of the city usually begins with a walk along the fortress wall. This defensive structure with a length of just under 5 km was built in the 14th century, including the remaining parts of the fortress walls from the Romans — it can safely be called a witness to the formation of York! The polygonal Tower in the museum garden is the best preserved section of the walls from Roman times.
The Abbey of St. Mary the Virgin
Not far from York Minster there are a number of other notable places: for example, the former Abbey of St. Mary the Virgin built in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is a picturesque ruin with a sad history: until the 16th century it was the third largest and most important abbey of the Virgin Mary.
Guild House
The Guildhall is a 20-minute walk from York Minster. It is one of the oldest buildings in York, built in 1357-61 from oak trees that grew in the surrounding forests and, among other things, the largest half–timbered structure in Great Britain.
The Treasurer’s House
The Treasurer’s house, once a rich treasury, now serves as a museum. It is said that the basement of the house is haunted, but besides the basement there is something to see: over the four centuries of existence, the interior has often changed, now all these changes are recorded and are part of the exposition.