The stunning cathedral has been at the heart of Christianity in the north of the country since the 7th century
From the towering Big Ben to Birmingham’s Mailbox, England boasts a wealth of iconic structures. However, new research from Angi has crowned York Minster as the most beautiful building in England.
York Minster has been a cornerstone of northern Christianity since the 7th century.
Its breathtaking stained glass windows and intricate architecture draw tourists from every corner of the globe.
The Minster’s Rose Window is renowned worldwide, crafted in 1515 by Master Glazier Robert Petty.
The panels showcase alternating Lancaster red roses and Tudor red and white roses, commemorating the union of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York, reports the Express.
One awestruck tourist penned on Tripadvisor: “Must see cathedral in York, not religious visitors but this building is simply outstanding.”
Another echoed: “Although we aren’t religious, this is a must visit. The splendour and grace cannot fail to be appreciated.
“The majesty of the building alone is worth the entrance fee but there is so much more than that.”
A visitor chimed in: “Spectacular! Truly stunning, never appreciated the history of York before, incredible place to visit!”
In 1984, the renowned Minster was hit by a bolt of lightning, leaving townsfolk stunned as they watched the roof become consumed by flames.
Bob Littlewood, superintendent of the Works, recalled: “We suddenly heard this roar as the roof started to come down and we just had to run as the whole thing collapsed like a pack of chairs.”
The fire caused the glass in the cathedral’s world-renowned Rose Window to crack, but miraculously, the window remained intact.
Following the blaze, children’s TV show Blue Peter organised a competition for youngsters to design new bosses for the cathedral roof.
The victorious designs depicted Neil Armstrong’s inaugural steps on the moon and the 1982 recovery of Henry VIII’s warship, the Mary Rose.
Visitors who arrive before January 5 will have the chance to experience York Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival, which features 40 trees displayed throughout the cathedral.
These magnificent trees are individually themed and adorned by local businesses, schools, and charities.
Youngsters can try their hand at the Christmas Tree Trail, hunting for several intriguing features around the Cathedral.
The study sought out the most beautiful buildings in each country worldwide. The world’s most stunning building was named as the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Paris’s iconic Notre Dame secured second place, while Turkey’s Blue Mosque made it into the top 10.
India’s Taj Mahal, Austria’s Schonbrunn Palace, and the Hungarian Parliament Building were among the top 12 structures.
In the USA, the most stunning structure is Biltmore in Asheville, an 8,000-acre estate constructed by George Vanderbilt.
Most beautiful buildings in the world.
- Sagrada Familia
- Notre Dame
- Biltmore
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Grand Central Terminal