Chester is one of the oldest and most complete Roman walled cities with a history that is as unique as the famous "Rows", black and white galleried medieval shops that overlook the central "Cross", the oldest dating back to 1486.
The two mile round city walls are one of the few walls still intact in Britain dating back to medieval times. The wall on the North and East sides of the city still follows the Roman plan.
In Roman times Chester was an important stronghold called Deva. The partially excavated remains of the city's amphitheatre lays just outside the south-eastern defence of this Roman fortress and was thought to have seated up to 7,000 spectators.
Chester is the home to a treasure trove of attractions including the Roman Amphitheatre and Gardens, the Rows, Cross and the many delightful shops and cafes.
The city's Cathedral is the most complete medieval monastic complex still standing in the UK and records of a church on this site date back to the tenth century. It was founded as a Benedictine Monastery and in 1541 it was re-dedicated as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary in Chester.
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