York is a walled city in northeast England that was founded by the ancient Romans.

Its huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has medieval stained glass and 2 functioning bell towers.

The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse.

The Monk Bar gate houses an exhibition tracing the life of 15th-century Plantagenet King Richard III.

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