York is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in the north of England. This is a very beautiful and ancient city, whose history dates back to the times before the Roman Empire. Many of the historic buildings and fragments preserved here are the oldest in Europe. Also, the city is notable for the fact that it houses the residence of the archbishop of York, the "youngest" of the two English archbishops of the Anglican church.
Of course, there is also a must-do category for York: you have to visit Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in England with a truly outstanding stained glass windows; walk around the city walls (14th century, about 10 amazing gates), quarters of the medieval houses of Chambles and see the Clifford tower
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How to get there
There is no airport in York, so first you need to fly to London or another large city . The choice of the airport depends on the purpose of the trip: if York is the only destination in England, it is better to choose the airport in the northeast, in the city with direct road communication with York . If you are planning to visit not only York, but also other cities of the United Kingdom, then you should fly to one of the London airports: First, the flight to London is usually cheaper, and secondly, London airports are conveniently located relative to each other, and for domestic flights there are significant discounts .
There are several ways to get to York from London: by train from the King's Cross station (the train goes slightly less than 2 hours, the round trip ticket cost about 40 GBP), by bus (tickets can be purchased online, at the station before departure and at the Tourist Information Center) or on a rented car
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Transportation
Above it was said that you should not drive around York by car: roads, narrowing them to bicycle paths and improper traffic organization make the city one big traffic jam every day, especially during peak hours.
If you do not use the machine, then how do you move about? In York, of course, there is a network of bus routes, and they connect all the most interesting sights, but, firstly, they are not very cheap (for smaller distances the taxi is cheaper), and secondly, the bus traffic is also spreading to buses. @
The city center is advised to explore on foot: firstly, every day from 8:00 to 16:00 it turns into a pedestrian zone for everyone, except for disabled drivers and emergency cars, and secondly, the historical center is small, a quick step it can be taken from edge to the edge in 20 minutes
It's recommended to move around the city in a bicycle: York is the most favorable city for this transport in the whole of the United Kingdom. The terrain is flat, a large number of bicycle routes are laid across the city, maps of which are on the Internet, and there are plenty of rental and bicycle parking places around the city.
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Shopping and shopping
York is famous for its boutiques and unique shops. There is, of course, a standard set of modern boutiques in the center, a must for every major European city, but the real pride of the York shopping is not them. A paradise for the searchers of rare things - Shambls. It is a picturesque medieval - the narrowest and most lively in York - a street with wooden signboards hanging over the heads of passers-by. Earlier there were butcher shops, today there are souvenir shops
Except stores, York also known for its chocolate factories and university.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of York
it was said at the beginning, the most important tourist attraction and the visiting card of the city is the York Minster. This majestic building is not only the largest cathedral in the north of Europe, but also a medieval building with the largest stained-glass windows. The cathedral stands at the place where King Edwin was baptized. Construction began in 1220 and lasted 250 years. The cathedral burned several times, the last time it was restored in 2007. The entrance to Minster is an adult fee of 9 pounds, free for children under 16.
Viking Center Yorvik
Jorvik Viking Center - a museum in the place of archaeological excavations, during which a city of the 9th century was discovered. Tour of it is a journey on the "time machine" on the reconstructed Viking settlement of a thousand years ago. The present archaeological finds are also on display. Entrance to the museum - from £ 6, £ 25. In even more ancient times will allow you to plunge a hike in the Baths of the Roman legion of Eborac (the Romans called York). In the time of Roman rule, the 6th Roman Legion was billeted here. Thanks to this and today you can admire the Roman baths in miniature. Entrance fee - 2 pounds.
Art Gallery
In the Art Gallery you can see the works of English artists, as well as famous painters of Italy and Northern Europe. Near the city railway station is another interesting museum - '' 'National Railway Museum' ''. More than 50 locomotives are represented here, the oldest of which was produced in 1829. There are also modern trains, in particular the fastest in the world locomotive "Mallard", which developed a speed of 203 km / h. Entrance to the museum is free.
Fortress Clifford
From the powerful fortress of Clifford, which in 1262 was part of the ancient fortifications of William the Conqueror, which sought to tame the rebellious north, a picturesque panorama of the city opens up. Today in the fortress is the Museum of Folk Art, which tells about the history and daily life of the city. Entrance to the museum - 2, 5 pound sterling
York Labyrinth
And not far from the city is the so-called. York Labyrinth. It is a cornfield with branching paths between plantings and claims to be the biggest maze in the world. You can reach it by car or bus. The labyrinth only works in the summer months for understandable reasons.
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New York
Traditionally New Year in England is celebrated not so widely as Christmas . On the eve of Christmas in York the St. Nicholas fair opens, one of the most popular in the UK, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists . The fair is a few markets specializing in the sale of gifts, crafts and local farm products . Markets are located on Parliament Street, St Sampsons Square and Coppergate . In the building Guilds of the exhibition Works by artists and artisans from around the region . In the magnificent medieval mansion of Barley Hall a market of crafts is opened, the merchants of which are dressed in medieval fashion; in St. William's College opens the market of arts and crafts, where you can buy handmade products . And in the New Year's Eve, the sky over York is lit by the lights of numerous fireworks . Photo of York (40)