York is a compact walled riverside city which has retained a lot of its medieval structure. In this ancient city, visitors can explore the many layers of its history (including the Vikings), visit York Minster (England's largest medieval church), and then perhaps indulge in some of its 365 pubs - probably an overstated number! Read more about York, the Capital of the North > The Shambles - Britain's most picturesque street > Shopping in York >