False Cathedrals - Elliott

A beautiful cathedral

Advantages: Beautiful cathedral and friendly guides
Disadvantages: None

On a recent short break to Ripon in North Yorkshire, and having a liking for cathedrals as I do, I took the time to visit Ripon Cathedral with my partner. Located just five minutes walk from the market square area of Ripon town centre, the cathedral is very easy to reach. There is also a car park a couple of minutes walk from the cathedral. Ripon Cathedral is unusual in that, in common with only one other Cathedral in the country, it also functions as a Parish Church. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A LITTLE HISTORY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Cathedral building itself began in the 7th century when St Wilfrid built one of England's first stone churches on the site. St Wilfrid was educated at Lindisfarne and then travelled to Rome in 652. On his return, he became abbot of a Benedictine monastery and built a church in Ripon. The crypt of the church is ...

JEFFJEN 14.12.2009 (19.12.2009) · Read full review
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An Icy Cathedral

Advantages: Interesting place of worship
Disadvantages: Gets busy

The Arctic cathedral in Tromsø stood out amongst the smaller houses surrounding it and was visible long before we approached the bridge to cross over to the mainland. The unusual shape representing the shape of a Sami (the people who tend the reindeer) tent and the iciness of a glacier was built in 1965 on a site that was originally a bunker, being close to Russia they were prepared. The huge white walls form an A shape and there are windows at both ends of the building. The walls are 11 pieces of concrete covered with Aluminium, which represent the 11 apostles left after the betrayal of Christ. Between the wall sections is glass which lets light into the church, supplying much of the inside light in the church, especially during the midnight sun season. With the mountain behind covered in trees it stood out well, but when the snow ...

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Cathedral

Advantages: Good
Disadvantages: None

One of the great buildings of the world and it is the largest cathedral in Britain and 5th largest in the world. The cathedral has high gothic arches and bells in the tower. The construction of the cathedral was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott. Car Parking is available at the Cathedral, with a charge of £1. Multi stormy car parking is available nearer the city centre in Mount Pleasant and in neighboring Duke Street. There is some limited free street parking available. Entry to the cathedral is free of charge, but donations are invited - £3.00 (?4/$5US) is suggested. Prices for the Tower are £4.25 with concessions at £2.50. A family ticket for up to 2 adults and 3 children is £10.00. A visit is highly recommended. ...

Nazuku 11.09.2006 · Read full review
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