This is the visit to Lincoln Cathedral, a Gothic jewel in England

In my last trip to manchester had as one of the objectives visit Lincoln0.

The reason? there is one great gothic cathedral that does not have the fame of others cathedrals of england, such as the Westmister Abbey or those of Y y Canterbury, but that I thought was worth knowing.

I have to tell you that I have a special attraction for Gothic architecture and, specifically, for the great cathedrals that can be seen especially in France and in Britain, but also in Spain.

At the outset you should know that the city ​​of lincoln It is located southeast of Manchester.

This very small city is located on top of a hill on a plain, and from the distance you can see the towers of the lincoln cathedral.

Curiosities about the history of Lincoln Cathedral

As is usual, the origins of the gothic cathedral They are in a first Romanesque church that was built at the end of the 11th century.

Its almost destruction by an earthquake just one hundred years later led to the construction of the current building in the style called early english gothic.

La modern city of lincoln It extends at the foot of the hill, and to get to the cathedral you must climb a steep slope to the Old City.

In a small and charming medieval-style square you find the entrance to the cathedral, after crossing a small passage under a building on which the three towers of the building stand out.

At this moment you stand before the imposing façade of the lincoln cathedral, which mixes Romanesque elements with an enormous 13th century frontispiece, with several blind arches.

In fact, this western façade is the most characteristic image of the lincoln cathedral.

This is a visit to Lincoln Cathedral, the best thing to see

During our visit we saw that inside the lincoln cathedral You find a large central nave, whose dimensions will help you with the fact that it has capacity for two thousand people.

A highlight of your visit are the stained glass windows from the 13th and 14th centuries, among which the large rose window known as Bishop's Eye.

St Hugh's Choir of Lincoln Cathedral

Of course, the central choir is one of the most important corners of the cathedral.

Known as Choir of Saint Hugo, was built in the year 1200, although the canons' seats, made of carved oak wood, date from the XNUMXth century.

Other features of the interior lincoln cathedral They are your chapels, which make up some really attractive small corners, with frescoes on their walls.

Totally different, but very curious, is the so-called Chapel of the Armed Forces, dedicated to sailors, soldiers and airmen who fell during the two world wars.

Finally, in the Cloister Located in the northern part of the cathedral, you have to look at the wooden vault at the entrance, and the attached one Chapter Houser, in the stained glass windows that show stories of historical episodes of the cathedral.

Visiting hours of Lincoln Cathedral

The Lincoln Cathedral sightseeing hours They are, from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m., and on Sundays, from 12 p.m. to 15 p.m., although there is free access from the first morning prayer to the evening prayer.

Lincoln Cathedral ticket prices

The ticket prices They are £11 for adults, Monday to Saturday, and £7 on Sundays, with free tickets for children under 17.

Guided tours of Lincoln Cathedral

To better understand its history and its architectural attractions, you can also sign up for guided tours which take place at different times and are included in the ticket price.

You can visit the main nave, take a guided tour of the roof, climb the cathedral tower, or visit the library, for which it is advisable to sign up in advance of your visit.

Here you can consult the Lincoln Cathedral guided tour times.

And if you are interested, here you have information about the organ concerts which on a Wednesday in the middle of each month take place in the cathedral.

Photos of Lincoln Cathedral

Here you have more photos of lincoln cathedral, which you can visit at Midlands from England.