MonasteryYork Minster

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Address Deangate
York
YO1 7HH

Telephone: +44(1904)557216

Fax: +44(1904)557201

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York Boer War Memorial
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York Arms
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Holy Trinity Goodramgate
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Ye Olde Starre Inne
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Barley Hall
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hannah_i(24)
United Kingdom

80%

perfection!

[hannah_i, 12/07/2011] Although the Minster doesn't have the height of other comparable historical places of worship, it is absolutely breath taking in its size and intricate Gothic design. The Minster is beautiful inside and out, with the large stained glass windows throughout adding to its awe. The Great East Window, at over 23 metres tall, is the largest example of medieval stained glass in the world. I've visited a cathedral in just about every city I've been to, and York Minster is most definitely the most breath taking, followed closely by Cologne Cathedral. Definitely recommended for a couple of hours of amaz [more]

happysh2009(36)
United Kingdom, United Kingdom

98%

perfection!

[happysh2009, 20/11/2009] Advantages: magnificent architecture reflecting over a thousand years of history and religion. Disadvantages: none that I can see. As the King George VI said “The history of York is the history of England. I don’t know how right he was, but I would like to say the history of York Minster is the history of York indeed. General information York Minster is Europe's largest remaining medieval church, also the world's great masterpiece in design and construction of an exquisite church. Back to AD 627 York's first Minster was built to christen the present Anglo Saxon King, Edwin of No [more]

debmercury(42)
United Kingdom

98%

excellent

[debmercury, 01/11/2009] I love york and whenever possible go for a weekend. Whilst there I always visit York Minster and usually stay in an Inn a few feet away directly facing the Minster. The first thing that strikes you is the size of it and the fabulous architecture (it's over 500 feet wide and has a central tower almost 200 feet high). Visitors come from all over the world to admire York Minster Cathedral. Whilst you are looking around the Minster bear in mind it took over 250 years to complete and the only devices they had then were simple levers, pulleys and hoists. Lots of Masons and Carpenters spent their [more]

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Eyewitness Guide

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York Minster is declared the "largest" Gothic church "north of the Alps". The author notes that the site "probably" started as the "wooden chapel" where King Edwin was baptized in 627. "Several" cathedrals have appeared since then, including "an imposing" Norman structure. The "present" minster was started in 1220 and "completed" 250 years later. 76 metres "across the transepts" and 163 metres in length, it houses the "largest collection" of "medieval" stained glass. He documents several disasters in the minster's history. The central tower was "reconstructed" in 1420 after a "partial collap [more]

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Described by the Lonely Planet guide as being "simply awesome", the Minster, which "dominates" the city is "without doubt" amongst the worlds "most beautiful Gothic buildings". It is also Yorkshire's "most important" historic building, England's "largest medieval cathedral" and seat to the Archbishop of York. Built succesively on the site of a Roman Basilica, a wooden chapel and a Norman Church, the actual building was built from 1220 to 1480. It represents many stages of Gothic architecture, with "beautiful stained glass window's", amongst which is the "worlds largest" medieval one, which [more]

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The reviewer characterizes York Minster as “one of the great cathedrals in the world." She describes the Minster as “huge," a place where one can “easily spend the entire day." She recommends taking one of the “free guided tours," followed by independent exploration. Special areas of interest she mentions include the Undercroft, where “remains of buildings that once existed on this site" were discovered about 40 years ago, as well as the climb to the top of the Central Tower, with its views of the surrounding area. She reminds readers that the Minster is an active house of worship and should [more]