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York Minster
York, United Kingdom
One of Europe's greatest Gothic cathedrals, famous for its medieval stained glass.
Museum · United Kingdom · England
JORVIK Viking Centre
An immersive museum about the Viking-age city that once stood on this spot.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why JORVIK Viking Centre matters
JORVIK takes you back to the time when Vikings ruled York, which they called Jorvik. A ride carries you through a recreated street with sights, sounds and smells of the period, based on archaeological digs that took place on this very site. Afterwards, you can see the real objects dug up from the ground.
Talking points
- It is built over the original dig site.
- A ride takes you through a Viking street.
- Artefacts include everyday items.
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