According to many opinions, Chester has the most beautiful old town in Great Britain. The four streets in the center are built up with black and white timbered houses that look like they were taken from a fairy tale. In addition, the city can also boast a beautiful Gothic cathedral and almost complete defensive walls.
Although Chester is an old medieval city, its greatest attraction, the old town, dates back to the Victorian era. It was built in the 19th century on the site of decaying medieval houses and is one of the best examples of a frame building complex in Great Britain. There are shops and pubs on the ground floors of the houses, and the floors are often still inhabited.
In the Middle Ages, Chester was surrounded by huge defensive walls, which, together with the gates, have survived to this day. A richly decorated clock was placed over the East Gate in 1899 during the celebration of the diamond jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria, which today is considered to be the most photographed clock in England next to Big Ben.
The cathedral in Chester was built from the 11th to the early 16th century. For this reason, you can trace the changes of architectural styles from Romanesque to mature Gothic and Tudor construction. Inside the church there are magnificent floors, while at the back there is a charming garden surrounded by cloisters.
