Salisbury, Wiltshire
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SalisburyIt was during the 13th century when its cathedral was built that the new town of Salisbury gained life. Its origins come from only two miles (3 km) away up on the beautiful hill tops that lie just outside the town. The Old Sarum had gone through many modifications by the Romans and by the Saxons, but it finally became a Norman strongpoint where two succesive cathedrals were built. The first one was destroyed by a lightning and then rebuilt and enlarged by Bishop Roger, who also converted the castle into an episcopal palace. In 1220, with the agravating problem of an inadequate water supply and the fact that a hilltop fort was no longer needed, the city was moved to find prosperity at its current site on the banks of the river Avon.The cathedral is undoubtly its most famous and most beautiful attraction. Largely completed in a period of only 38 years, this architectural masterpiece is one of the finest examples of Early English style. But it was not until almost a century later that its most spectacular feature, the spire over the hightened tower, was added. The spire, measuring 404ft - 123m - is the highest in England. Walking through town is a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery created by the medieval streets which are lined by gabled half-timbered houses dating from the 14th to the 17th century. Most of these streets are very well preserved and some of them still maintain their original layout.
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