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Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
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A city full of historic treasures you must see. The city is...
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Jan 17, 2010 · Chester is a magnet for tourists and, from amphitheatre to zoo, has plenty to offer visitors. Here are the top 20 reasons why you should visit this great city. Clock The historic clock on Eastgate Street is Chester 's best-known landmark and the second most photographed clock in Britain.
Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England-Wales border. With a built-up area population of 92,760 in 2021, [1] it is the most populous settlement of Cheshire West and Chester (which had a population of 357,150 in 2021). [5] It is also the historic county town of Cheshire and the ...
A city full of historic treasures you must see. The city is home to the most complete City Walls in Britain dating from the Roman occupation 2,000 years ago built to protect the city. Today you can take the 2 mile walk of the walls and admire the beautiful heritage of Chester.
- Eastgate Clock. The Eastgate Clock is part of the city walls and is the second most photographed in the UK after Big Ben in London. The clock really is beautiful and it’s an iconic image of Chester.
- Roman Amphitheatre. Chester has deep Roman roots going back two millenia and the amphitheatre in the centre of the city is testiment to that. Only part of the amphitheatre has been excavated due to Dee House, a listed building hvaing been built on the site, but it’s still an impressive sight.
- Chester Rows. The Chester Rows are a quintessential part of the city's charm! The Rows are a series of covered walkways with shops on two levels, creating a unique medieval shopping experience.
- Chester Cathedral. I was simply blown away by my visit to Chester Cathedral and I believe it’s one of the best things to do in Chester. The Cathedral is an imposing, impressive building from the outside set in small gardens that dates from 1093, although it has several modifications since it was first built.
Dec 28, 2023 · Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is noted for its vast array of historic monuments, including its magnificent medieval city walls. Chester's roots date back to Roman times, and the Vikings, Danes, Saxons, Scots, and Normans also occupied the settlement at various times.
Chester was originally settled by the Romans in the first century AD and called Fortress Diva, after the River Dee upon which it stands. With its imposing city walls – you can still see some of the original Roman structure – and its massive harbour, Deva rapidly became one of the most important Roman settlements in Britain.
