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Featured Destinations in England (List All Destinations) Fountains Abbey Yorkshire Founded by Cistercian monks in 1132, this is the largest monastic ruin in Britain. It offers many interesting things to see in a beautiful natural setting. Bath Abbey Bath Once a monastery and a cathedral, this spectacular cream-colored edifice now serves as the parish church of Bath. The interior is famed for its glorious fan vaulting. Rievaulx Abbey Yorkshire Founded by St. Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey now lies in picturesque ruins in a North Yorkshire valley.

England City Guides Bath The ancient Romans and high Georgian society flocked to this lovely city's hot springs, where they built temples and churches that can still be visited. Bristol Cambridge Cambridge has been settled since the Bronze Age and was once a Roman town called Duroliponte. Today, it is best known as the home of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1209 by students from Oxford. Like its academic rival, Cambridge is home to a number of beautiful and historic college chapels and several interesting churches. Canterbury Canterbury in Kent is a relatively small city (pop. 45,000) but it is the spiritual capital of England. Durham Durham is a northern English city that retains a medieval feel. The historic city center, centered around the castle and cathedral, is perched on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the winding River Wear. Exeter For travelers interested in religious buildings and sacred art, Exeter offers not only its must-see cathedral but also several interesting churches and museums. Glastonbury From Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur to ley lines and magic, the town of Glastonbury is one of the most revered sacred areas in England. Gloucester Gloucester's history began with the foundation of the Roman colony of Glevum in 96–98 AD. After the Romans departed, Gloucester's focus was an abbey, founded there in 681 (which evolved into Gloucester Cathedral). London This capital city is a melting pot of history and cultures, and as such offers an array of fascinating religious sites. Oxford Salisbury Located in the valley of the River Avon 90 miles (145km) southwest of London, Salisbury is the only real city in Wiltshire, a scenic county rich with ancient sacred sites like Avebury and Stonehenge. York York is a great cathedral city in the north of England that boasts some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe.

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