The jewel in the crown of York, the Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York and is the largest medieval church north of the Alps. It is world famous for it's stained glass and took over 250 years to build, the final part, the Central Tower was completed around 1480.
Entrance is free and there are free guided tours.
The view from the top of the Central Tower is magnificent and well worth the climb. The Minster is built on the former Roman fortress and the remains can be seen in the Foundations and Treasury, exquisite carvings can be found in the Chapter House. The Norman crypt houses medieval carvings, and modern works of art. Two Viking Festivals are celebrated in York. Jolablot in February and Vapnatak in May.