Useful information
- Phone : +44 191 334 2932
- Website: : http://www.dur.ac.uk
Description
This castle, the Romanesque architecture of which has undergone numerous changes, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is part of Durham University, and its keep was turned into a students' residence in 1840. Inside, the upper floors are reached via an impressive black staircase (1662). The columns in the Romanesque chapel are crowned by sandstone capitals adorned with strange shapes and grimacing faces.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide81 m - Durham DH1 3EH
- The Green Guide214 m - Durham DH1
- The Green Guide471 m - Framwelgate Waterside, Durham DH1
More tourist attractions in Durham
Where to sleepnearby
- From £160Durham Riverside Apartments243 m - Apartment 5 St Andrews Court, Durham DH1 3AH
- From £100St Andrews Court253 m - 31 St Andrews Court, Durham DH1 3AH
- From £175Riverview Apartment290 m - 27 Clements Wharf, Durham DH1 3RP
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Where to eatnearby
- Faru££££MICHELIN 2024164 m - 29 Silver Street, Durham DH1 3RD
- Pizza Punks DurhamAround£25277 m - Framwellgate, Durham DH1 4SJ
- Coarse££MICHELIN 2024330 m - Reform Place, North Road, Durham DH1 4RZ
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