The massive harbor and border position made Chester a Roman legion fortress. In the Middle Ages, it had become an affluent and prosperous port.
The Chester City Walls are the most complete in Britain. The most distinctive medieval feature of the city is The Rows. These are double-level walkways with a continuous line of balconies and with shops at street and first-floor levels. The Rows are unique and were certainly in existence in the 14th century.
The Chester Cathedral is the fourth most visited Cathedral in Britain.
Outside the ancient boundaries lies the beautiful Cheshire countryside with charming villages, thatched cottages and typically English gardens and woods.
