Chester is one of the oldest towns in England and is known for its variety of buildings and its cathedral. The town was founded in 79 AD as a Roman fort. It is known for its many medieval buildings, though some of them are really restorations done in Victorian times.
Its main center area is blocked off from traffic and consists of several streets bustling with tourists and locals alike. It is a great city to walk around and compare the contradiction of modern buildings next to very old ones.
I spent three days here and did not feel like fighting traffic or trying to find a handy parking spot, so I took Ubers on both days I went into the city. First, here are some photos of the busy central city:
Note the variety of building types and ages.
This building is probably Victorian.
Ditto for this one??
And finally, the cathedral. It was built on an older church, which was built on part of the Roman fort. It is not as big as York Minster or as impressive, but the detail in its architecture is very impressive.
A very ornate ceiling in one of the passages.
And the nave or main area of the church. The chairs and lights have been set up here for a children's choir event.
Unfortunately, I did not hear the organ play, as I did at York.
The choir or quire area behind the nave.
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