I’ve grown to love walking on the old city walls of medieval cities. They have often been restored and provide a nice vantage point for
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The pride of York, this largest Gothic church north of the Alps (540 feet long, 200 feet tall) brilliantly shows that the High Middle Ages
Medieval York, with 9,000 inhabitants, grew rich on the wool trade and became England’s second city. Henry VIII used the city’s fine Minster as the
Historic York is loaded with world-class sights. Marvel at the York Minister, England’s finest Gothic church. Ramble and Shambles, York’s wonderfully preserved medieval quarter. Enjoy
Cutting across the width of the isle of Britain, this ruined Roman wall is one of England’s most thought-provoking sights. Once a towering 20-foot-tall fortification,
So many visitors to Edinburgh, mesmerized by the Royal Mile, never venture to the New Town. and that’s a shame. With the city’s finest Georgian
This huge museum has amassed more historic artifacts than every other place that I’ve seen in Scotland combined. It’s all wonderfully displayed, with fine descriptions
This is Scotland’s most important church. It’s ornate spire – the Scottish crown steeple from 1495 – is a proud part of Edinburgh’s skyline. The
The fortified birthplace of the city 1,300 years ago, this imposing symbol of Edinburgh sits proudly on a rock high above the town. The home
Rick Steves’ separates lodging in Edinburgh into three areas – the city center, the West End, and a quieter neighborhood south of town. Jackie and