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York Minster

 York Minster
Deangate
York
YO1 2HG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 557216
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 557201
E-mail: info@yorkminster.org
Web:  www.yorkminster.org      

York Minster was built between the 12th and the 15th Century and is the largest Gothic church in England. It is 524 feet (160m) long and 249 feet (76m) wide. The height from floor to vault is over 90 feet (27m).The twin west towers are about 184 feet (56m) high, and the lantern tower 234 feet (71m). A visit to the Central Tower offers excellent views over the city. The Foundations Museum under the Minster shows how the present building was constructed on the site of a Norman Cathedral, which was itself built on a Roman Fort. Voluntary guides are usually on duty from 09.30 (10.00 in winter) until approximately half an hour before evensong. Two million people visit York Minster every year, whether as tourists or pilgrims.

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Situated a a few minutes walk from the city centre. Rail: Under two hours from London and Edinburgh. Road: A64 leads to York approx. 208 miles from London.

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The York Minster in the city of York in Yorkshire England UK is one of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom

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Last updated July 2005

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