Durham, England Attractions

 
The old center of Durham, an ancient county town, with its magnificent cathedral and castle perched high above a loop of the River Wear, is a never-to-be-forgotten sight. First fortified in Roman days, the medieval city stood for centuries as a bulwark against the Scots, while the superb Norman cathedral drew a multitude of pilgrims to St Cuthbert's tomb. Coal mining brought Durham into the industrial age. The city makes a good base for excursions into a region extending from the Pennines to the North Sea coast. Durham has over 600 notable listed buildings including Crook Hall, Kingsgate Bridge, Elvet Bridge and the Town Hall.
Picture of Durham Cathedral

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An impressive Anglo-Norman church, the Cathedral in Durham is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Church is especially famous for its beautiful architecture which is British Romanesque in style.
Picture of Durham Castle

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Durham Castle dates to the 11th C and was given to the prince-bishops of Durham by William the Conqueror.

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Tower of the Durham Cathedral.Durham Cathedral, Durham
Clouds over Durham Castle.Durham Castle, Durham
Rows of windows on the Durham Cathedral.Durham Cathedral, Durham
Skull used in the design on the Durham Cathedral.Durham Cathedral, Durham
Towers of the Durham Cathedral.Durham Cathedral, Durham
Durham Cathedral was constructed between 1093 and 1274.Durham Cathedral, Durham
The Roadway to Durham Castle.Durham Castle, Durham
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