Saturday, January 29, 2011

Valentines Day in York

York is a city with many years of history and yet very modern. The medieval and elegant, quiet streets, but with life make it ideal for a romantic getaway. Not for nothing is one of the most visited English cities. You'll also find York hotels all categories, from comfortable mansions to historic inns.

Using a fertilizer called York Pass is purchased online and is valid for 1, 2 or 3 days, you can have free access to most attractions in York and offers discounts to many others. It is worth considering.

Without doubt, the trip as a couple would not be complete without a tour of the walls and the visit to York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Is the reference point of the city and its main attraction.

The present building was begun in the ano1220 when Archbishop Walter de Grey was the foundation of the current building to build a cathedral to rival that of Canterbury.

The work took 252 years to complete and the first phase to be completed is the south transept where you can visit the chapel of San Miguel the tomb of Archbishop founder, who died in 1255. But before construction as can be seen now in its location several temples have been erected since the year 627.

Undoubtedly, York, with its atmosphere of knights and princesses, its streets and alleyways, small shops and old-fashioned and offer shopping, is an ideal destination. You just have to find a romantic York Hotels to enjoy a Valentine's different.