York Reviews, United Kingdom
Reviews > Europe > United Kingdom > York reviews
Feel free to also add your own review for any of your favorite cities.
Recent reviews for York
York, United Kingdom - Feb 4, 2015, by adam
York, which is a halfway point between London and Edinburgh, is one of Englands most famous historical town. It is a beautiful place with appealing architecture and rich heritage which makes the destination an ideal tourist attraction. The... Read more »
York is a wonderful place - Aug 29, 2009, by bicska
York is a beatuful, lovely place in the middle of Yorkshire. Most people are going there only to see the famous Yorkminster Abbey, which is really fantastic and you must see if you'll visit York, but that city could give much more... Read more »
Discovering York - May 23, 2009, by bicska
The UK's favourite city, where a weekend is never enough, when I was there a few times, I think is the most beautiful city in North Yorkshire. If you are looking for a cultural getaway or romantic weekend break then visit York and be... Read more »
Recommended York Guide
York History
Later in the 9th century, life in Eofer’s Wic took a large turn. Northern England was invaded and conquered by Vikings in 866. They made the town the capital city of their new kingdom and altered the name slightly to Jorvik. Under Viking rule, York grew and progressed rapidly. Danish York had been around for less than 200 years when England was conquered by the Normans and King William took control of York. The history of the next 200 years is quite bloody. In 1069, the citizens of northern England revolted against the Normans. They massacred all of the soldiers stationed in York. William regained control of the city and had... Read more »
More reviews you might be interested in
Belize City reviews - Belize
This is a destination like no other! A destination for those who love ecotourism, for those who want to be in the middle of nature, a nature so...
Where to go in Central and South America
Augsburg reviews - Germany
Was a very interesting digging site with exceptionable findings. I'm an archeologist by profession, so I am very passionate about such things. It...
Augsburg adventures
Dortmund reviews - Germany
Wo liegt Dortmund? Dortmund (Niederdeutsch:Düörpm) liegt im Westen Deutschlands und ist eine Großstadt. Sie ist das Wirtschafts-...
Besuch Dortmund
Xanten reviews - Germany
Xanten is a small town near the border of the netherlands. The landscape is mostly flat, typical for the area. The town itself doesnt offer so much...
Nice open air museum in Xanten
Exeter reviews - United Kingdom
EXETER, England- personal view-Location Exeter is located in the southwest of England, Devon County and on the banks of the river Exe.Getting...
Descovering the beauties of Exeter
Sparti reviews - Greece
Well known city from the greek history. One of the biggest competitors of Athens, also in a military sense. The modern city is like most of the...
Short trip to Sparti
Debrecen reviews - Hungary
I used to visit Debrecen quite a lot with my parents but we always came here for shopping, not for sightseeing, so I saw very few thing of this...
The center is the most beautiful
Udine reviews - Italy
Udine is a perfect example of an Italian city. It is very boisterous destination, with typical Italian architecture everywhere you go. It is close...
Udine, Italy
Polangui reviews - Philippines
Polangui is one of the towns in the Province of Albay situated in the Bicol Region. The latter is found in Southern Luzon. I had the privilege to...
Polangui is a pearl of The Philippines
Phoenix reviews - Arizona
Nearly ideal year round weather & some perfectly designed contest have made Phoenix the top golf country in the world. However, there is more...
Deserts, climbing and museums in Phoenix
© Copyright 2004 - 2020 Travelgrove, Inc.