Photogallery of Durham, Great Britain

On the rocky bank of the picturesque River Wear, tourists will find the historic city of Durham, which is an administrative center in North East England. Tourists from all over the world visit this settlement in order to see the magnificent British region with their own eyes. In the past, this region started developing because it was suitable for building protective facilities and repulse enemies’ attacks. Nowadays, the rich architectural heritage of the city has made Durham a true “gem of North East England” and an attractive destination for numerous tourists. The history of the city started at the time when ferocious Vikings plundered the monastery on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Because of that, the monks had to search for a new place to hide the relics of Saint Cuthbert who was their patron. When the monks were roaming in England, one of them saw an omen. The monk was told that they would find new shelter in the place where the River Wear bent. This is exactly where the monks settled in 995. The new settlement started growing in size at the beginning of the 11th century. A new church appeared in the region, and then a fortress was built here. Soon, the settlement became so flourishing that the bishop chose Durham his residence. The city’s territory increased significantly after that. At the beginning of the 90s of the 11th century, the building of a cathedral was the primary aim in Durham. The plan was to keep the relics of the saint in this … Read further