York
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York History
Top 5 Facts
1. Roman & Viking Roots: Founded by Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD, it later became Viking Jorvik, with remnants of both eras visible today, says Evan Evans Tours.
2. Extensive City Walls: York has more miles of intact city walls than any other English city, offering a 2-mile historic walk.
3. Chocolate Capital: It's historically known as Britain's "Home of Chocolate," being the original home of Rowntree's (Kit Kat, Aero) and Terry's (Chocolate Orange).
4. Haunted History: With centuries of history, York is reputed to be Europe's most haunted city, with numerous ghost stories and tours.
5. Medieval Marvels: The Shambles, a narrow, overhanging medieval street, is considered one of the best-preserved in Europe and inspired Diagon Alley, while York Minster, Northern Europe's largest Gothic cathedral, took 250 years to build, notes Galtres Lodge and York Minster.