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York, England, UK Walking Tour

The city of York is England's finest example of a medieval town, so well-preserved that it is one of the world’s most interesting historic cities, with a rich mix of activities for the visitor. 00:00 intro 1:02 map of walking route 2:19 winding lanes 2:40 Petergate 3:51 King’s Square 4:21 The Shambles 6:30 Shambles Market 7:30 Parliament Market 10:11 St Helen’s Square 11:41 Travel Tips 11:36 Restaurants 14:17 Museum Gardens 16:22 King’s Manor 17:02 Bootham Bar - wall walk 18:33 Goodramgate 18:50 Grape Lane 19:05 Stonegate 19:50 Fossgate 20:33 Warmgate Bar 22:09 York Castle, Cliffords Tower 23:12 Jorvik Viking Centre 24:20 York Cathedral, The Minster York is a walker’s paradise because most central streets in the historic district are for pedestrians only with many fascinating sights packed into a small area of just one square mile. Walking is definitely the best way to see this old city, so expect to do a lot of exploration on foot. This town is surrounded by its original medieval high stone walls that protected it from attackers in the past and since then it's protected the town from modernization because you'll find that the old historic area within these walls is looking like it's about 500 years old and many of the buildings in fact are older. The heart of town is completely free of automobiles, dedicated entirely to the pedestrian, filled with beautifully preserved buildings. This is not just a couple of streets without traffic, but an entire zone with a dozen small lanes that you can easily navigate on your own without fear of getting lost. While many towns in Europe have created such pedestrian zones, York was one of the first to make this transformation, and continues to expand that walking district. The streets are narrow and wind in all directions with many old timber and plaster dwellings featuring overhanging stories and high-peaked red-tiled gables. Today York is a lively city filled with culture, entertainment, shops, characters, legends and fine restaurants. The rich history comes to life in your visit because many of the old forts, palaces, churches and streets are preserved just as they were centuries ago, and several museums help tell that long story. There is so much to see in this medieval gem you really could have fun for several days. You could easily find 100 things to do in your visit, so it is certainly worth spending at least three days to see it all. Nut if one day is all you can spare, we’re showing you how to squeeze in as much as possible. http://tourvideos.com/