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Culture of Sheffield. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Once it was the large-scale industrial city. Today Sheffield is an attractive tourist and cultural center. The city has everything you need for an exciting holiday, including an abundance of historical sites. The Beauchief Abbey is situated in the southern part of the city; it was founded in 1183. The abbey was a large-scale complex of monastic buildings, but only a beautiful tower acting as the church has survived to these days. The Abbey is located in incredibly beautiful natural surroundings; vacationers would have an opportunity to stroll through the local forests after a tour.
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Even in the census created by William the Conqueror and known as the Domesday Book dated 1086, Sheffield is mentioned as a small village. This is the proof that the history of the city has … Open
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Fans of ancient architecture would like the Sheffield's Town Hall. Those who are fond of modern art are sure to include a visit to Millennium Galleries in the recreation program. Its luxurious rooms feature the best works of contemporary artists. Interesting historical artifacts are collected in the Weston Park Museum. If you are not enough of local attractions, you should definitely go for a walk along outskirts of the city. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Sheffield and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Sheffield
♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Nottingham Castle' , 52.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Harewood House' , 57.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Bishopthorpe Palace' , 65.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Sheffield and around
♥ Art museum 'Yorkshire Sculpture Park' Wakefield, 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hepworth Gallery' Wakefield, 33.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Sheffield
♥ Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas, Nottingham, 51.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of St. George, York, 69.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of St. Wilfrid, York, 69.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of St. Peter, York, 69.7 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Sheffield and near
York
From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
Check on the map: Distance from Sheffield center - 69.5 km.
York is one of the most outstanding cities in England from the historical point of view. Over two thousand years at the place of the modern city there was the Rome fortress "Eboracum". The capital of Northern England appeared there in 71-year A.D. About three million tourists visit York yearly. Their main aim is to see the unique historical places and artefacts. …
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St. John's Hospital
From the series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Sheffield center - 65.5 km.
Back o topic of abandoned hospitals, it’s certainly worth to mention St. John’s Hospital situated in Lincolnshire. It was opened in 1852. The hospital was initially focused on the mentally ill from the local poor. Obviously, local doctors didn’t even try to help people, dozens of years incredibly cruel medical experiments were hold there. The hospital has been working more than a hundred years, and in 1989, the local authorities decided to close it. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Sheffield
Landmarks of culture on Sheffield map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Sheffield. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Sheffield: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Sheffield. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
