York 28 th February – 1 st March 2013 Prepared by: Devora Ivanova / 11-a class R. Tsonchev High School of Tourism & Entrepreneurship ECOTOUR / LEONARDO DA VINCI Partnerships

in North Yorkshire, England a rich heritage a wealth of historic attractions a variety of cultural and sporting activities.

History of York founded by the Romans in 71 AD the capital of the Roman province Britannia Inferior Middle Ages - a major wool trading centre 19th century – a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre the University of York and health services - major employers now tourism - an important element of the local economy

Geography York – in a flat area of fertile arable land the city was built at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss prone to flooding from the River Ouse - walls along the Ouse and a liftable barrier across the River Foss

Must-see atractions in York York Minster Clifford’s Tower Railway Museum Yorkshire Museum

York Minster one of the largest cathedrals of its kind in Northern Europe. the title "minster" is attributed to churches established in the Anglo-Saxon period as missionary teaching churches

Clifford’s Tower originally built by William the Conqueror panoramic views from the top of the tower over the historic city of York

National Railway Museum National Railway Museum - the story of the rail transport in Britain home of the national collection of historically significant railway vehicles

Yorkshire Museum home of the Cawood sword – the finest Viking sword ever found four permanent collections - biology, geology, archaeology and astronomy

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