Chester Cathedral

The first position on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Cheshire is Chester Cathedral. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is situated in the English county of Cheshire city of Chester. Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary are honored at the cathedral, which was previously the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh. It has been the Bishop of Chester's residence since 1541.

The former monastery structures to the north of the cathedral, which is a Grade I listed structure, are also a component of the same heritage complex. Although the site itself may have been used for Christian worship since Roman times, the cathedral's architecture dates from between the 10th century and the early 16th century, having been altered several times over history, a typical feature of English cathedrals. The current structure exhibits elements of every significant English medieval architectural style, from the Norman to the Perpendicular.

A free-standing bell tower was later built to the cathedral and previous monastic buildings in the 20th century after considerable restoration work that took place during the 19th century (and some disputes). The cathedral hosts concerts and exhibitions, and the structures in Chester serve as a major tourist draw in addition to hosting Christian worship services.

Location: St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire