York Minster

York Minster is a large Gothic cathedral in York, England, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of York and one of the foremost medieval churches in northern Europe. The building is notable for its scale, Gothic architecture and extensive medieval stained glass.

Key visitor highlights are the central nave, the choir and the Great East Window, together with the chapter house and other medieval fittings. The cathedral’s fabric and windows draw visitors interested in Gothic architecture, stained glass and ecclesiastical history.

Construction of the present Gothic structures took place mainly between the 13th and 15th centuries, replacing earlier church buildings on the same site; the Minster has been the focus of religious life in York for centuries and has undergone successive building campaigns and restorations.

York Minster sits within the historic walled city of York in northern England, near the city centre and other preserved medieval streets and landmarks.

• Stained glass: The cathedral is one of northern Europe's largest Gothic churches and contains an important collection of medieval stained glass.

What to See #

• Nave, choir and Great East Window: The nave and choir containing extensive medieval stained glass, including the Great East Window, and furnishing from the medieval period.
• Chapter House and crypt: The chapter house and crypt with monuments and historical architectural elements spanning the cathedral's development in the medieval period.