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Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England-Wales border. With a built up area population of 92,742 in 2021, [2] it is the most populous settlement of Cheshire West and Chester (which had a population of 329,608 in 2011) [2] and serves as its administrative headquarters.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.
Feb 4, 2021 · The charming English city of Chester, found just south of Liverpool, displays Britain's connection to ancient Rome. With many well-preserved ruins to explore, including the remains of a Roman amphitheater, Chester is great for history buffs, as well as those who want to experience a classic English town.
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You've come to the right place as Chester is one of Britain's greatest heritage cities, full of things and places just waiting to be discovered! A city full of historic treasures you must see. The city is home to the most complete City Walls in Britain dating from the Roman occupation 2,000 years ago built to protect the city.
Mar 25, 2024 · Chester, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and former city (district), Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority, northwestern England. It is situated on a small sandstone ridge at the head of the estuary of the River Dee. The town’s location was chosen by the Romans as headquarters of Legion.
Chester ( Welsh: Caer) is a very pretty and historic English city on the river Dee, and the county town (capital) of the North-Western county of Cheshire. Although maybe not worth a whole holiday, it's well worth a day or overnight trip to see the Roman ruins and medieval city centre.
