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Durham is a city in North East England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county. The city sits on the River Wear. Durham is well known for its Norman cathedral and 11th century castle, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. The whole of the centre of Durham is designated a conservation area. In addition to the Cathedral and Castle, Durham contains over 630 listed buildings, 569 of which are located within the city centre conservation area.

Full of energy and history, this medieval city is a beauty with its many landmarks, winding cobbled streets, and a formidable castle.

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Durham, United Kingdom

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Durham is a city in North East England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county. The city sits on the River Wear. Durham is well known for its Norman cathedral and 11th century castle, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. The whole of the centre of Durham is designated a conservation area. In addition to the Cathedral and Castle, Durham contains over 630 listed buildings, 569 of which are located within the city centre conservation area.
Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral by dkodigital
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DURHAM - OWEN GATE by summonedbyfells
Durham University Oriental Museum

1a (2) by Matt Davies
Durham Castle

Durham Castle by Girish Gopi

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