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• York is a historic fortress town of North Yorkshire (England).York is a historic fortress town of North Yorkshire (England).In this city there are two rivers, the Ouse and Foss.In this city there are two rivers, the Ouse and Foss.

• The city was founded as Eboracum in 71 d. C. by the Romans and The city was founded as Eboracum in 71 d. C. by the Romans and became one of the two capitals of Roman Britain.became one of the two capitals of Roman Britain.

• Since 1996, York has become a great city which covers rural areas. Since 1996, York has become a great city which covers rural areas. The urban area has a population of 137,505 inhabitants. Its total The urban area has a population of 137,505 inhabitants. Its total population is 184,900 people.population is 184,900 people.

• The old part of this town is tourist destination, attracting visitors The old part of this town is tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world.from around the world.

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-York is in the Vale of York, an area of farmland.York is in the Vale of York, an area of farmland.

- Around the city are the mountains Pennines, the North York Moors and the - Around the city are the mountains Pennines, the North York Moors and the Wolds.Wolds.

- York's economy is based on the service industry.- York's economy is based on the service industry.

- This industry includes the public sector, health, education, finance, and - This industry includes the public sector, health, education, finance, and tourism.tourism.

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York Minster, the second largest Gothic cathedral inYork Minster, the second largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, stands at the city's centre.northern Europe, stands at the city's centre.York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls,York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls, which are a popular walk.which are a popular walk.

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- Clifford's Tower is part of the Norman castle of York.- Clifford's Tower is part of the Norman castle of York.- It was built on an artificial hill on the city and between- It was built on an artificial hill on the city and between the two rivers of York.the two rivers of York.- It was built in the time of the Battle of Hastings. - It was built in the time of the Battle of Hastings. - It is circular and is in ruins.- It is circular and is in ruins.

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A feature of central York is the Snickelways,that areA feature of central York is the Snickelways,that arenarrow pedestrian routes (estrechas vias peatonales).narrow pedestrian routes (estrechas vias peatonales).

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- The city has many museums, including the - The city has many museums, including the Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens and JORVIK Viking Centre.Gardens and JORVIK Viking Centre.

- The Theatre Royal was established in 1744. - The Theatre Royal was established in 1744.

- York is noted for its numerous churches and - York is noted for its numerous churches and pubs. Most of the remaining churches in York pubs. Most of the remaining churches in York are from the medieval period.are from the medieval period.

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