Durham Cathedral

Cathedral, Lookout

Durham Cathedral of the Church of England is one of the most important churches in the United Kingdom, with over 750,000 visitors a year. The cathedral attracts attention for its size, the highly valuable altars in the interior and the breathtaking views from the tallest of the 3 towers. Along with Durham Castle, which stands directly opposite, the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www…

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Durham Castle

Castle

Together with Durham Cathedral, the castle is a typical example of Norman architecture and these two major landmarks in Durham are jointly listed by UNESCO. The castle sits on a hill above the centre and the River Wear directly opposite the cathedral. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/durham.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-durham-hrad] The oldest parts of Durham Castle date back to 1072, when construction began.…

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