Despite its modest size, Chester is one of the most visited cities in England. Its history goes back more than two thousand years. The city has been founded by the Romans and for a long time has being the most important military camp of the Roman Empire. Buildings of different eras have preserved in the city; there are interesting museums and cultural centers attracting visitors from other countries to Chester.
Even most demanding gourmets will appreciate the variety of restaurants in Chester. The city has more than two hundreds of different dining places, so each tourist would be able to find a …
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City walls built in the early medieval period represent one of the main historical attractions. A walk on wall’s pathway will give a lot of impressions. It starts at the Eastgate and goes to the Newgate; the wall offers a breathtaking view of the city. Other striking landmark is Chester Cathedral. The first religious building in its place appeared in the early 10th century. Over many years, the cathedral has been repeatedly destroyed and reconstructed, so today it is a unique architectural monument, which reflects styles of different eras.
The cathedral features rich interior; it is decorated with stained glass, mosaics and oak choir staying unchanged from the 14th century. The unique religious artifact, Madonna and Child made on the web is kept there. The authors of this amazing works of art were ordinary peasants that collected the web from fruit trees; then the web was pulled over cardboard backing. The icon looks just fascinating. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
This small English city is famous for its unique cultural traditions; an acquaintance with them will bring a lot of experience to travelers. Chester is known to gourmets from all over the …
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Among other historic sites, the Chester Castle built in the mid13th century by order of Henry IV is noteworthy. A walk through ancient streets of Chester will be a fascinating event, as there are a lot of half-timbered houses in the city. Nowadays they house shops, attractive cafes and restaurants.
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Those wishing to explore the city's history in more detail would be interested in visiting the National Museum of Grosvenor. It has an interesting collection of historical artifacts; the most interesting is the collection of jewelry. The ruins of a Roman amphitheater has preserved in Chester. Those who like to visit the archaeological area and inspect ruins of pre-historic buildings would be fond of its surroundings.
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Despite its modest size, Chester is one of the most visited cities in England. Its history goes back more than two thousand years. The city has been founded by the Romans and for a long time has being the most important military camp of the Roman Empire. Buildings of different eras have preserved in the city; there are interesting museums and cultural centers attracting visitors from other countries to Chester.
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Those wishing to explore the city's history in more detail would be interested in visiting the National Museum of Grosvenor. It has an interesting collection of historical artifacts; the most interesting is the collection of jewelry. The ruins of a Roman amphitheater has preserved in Chester. Those who like to visit the archaeological area and inspect ruins of pre-historic buildings would be fond of its surroundings. 
