Canterbury is a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral is situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury. Canterbury lies on the River Stour and is a popular tourist destination. One of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom.
The city wall founded in Roman times and rebuilt in the 14th century, the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and a Norman castle, and the oldest extant school in the world, the King's School.
Modern additions include the Marlowe Theatre and the St Lawrence Ground, home of the Kent County Cricket Club.
There is also a substantial student population, brought about by the presence of the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, the University for the Creative Arts, and the Girne American University Canterbury campus.
Here are some of the places you will see:*
+ Dane John Gardens
+ Canterbury Castle
+ St Thomas Hospital
+ The Weavers and Ducking stool
+ Westgate Towers
+ The Old Buttermarket
+ Christ Church Gateway
+ Canterbury Cathedral
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