UNESCO World Heritage · Scottish Lowlands
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Durham Castle and Cathedral — World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.7 km
About
Durham Castle and Cathedral is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Wikidata describes it as: "World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7747°, -1.5761°.
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Place summary
Durham Castle and Cathedral, located in the City of Durham in the Scottish Lowlands, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex includes a Norman castle and a Romanesque cathedral, both notable for their historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7747, -1.5761
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15732525 (CC0)
- commons: Durham Cathedral and Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Castle and Cathedral?
- Durham Castle and Cathedral is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.7747°, -1.5761°. The nearest railway station is Durham, around 0.7 km away.