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Exeter attractions
Exeter attractions
City walls (incomplete)
Exeter Cathedral, and the Cathedral Green; Exeter's top attraction and a very beautiful gothic building. The cathedral lays claim to having the longest unbroken stone roof beam of any building in the world. The Cathedral Green opposite can be a good place to chill out on in the summer, ideal for an inexpensive picnic.
Guildhall, , claimed to be the oldest municipal building in England still serving its original purpose.
Historic quayside including the 17th century Custom House, recently renovated as a headquarters for the city's archaeological service
Medieval churches in the city centre: St Martin's, St Mary Arches, St Mary Steps, St Olave's, St Petrock's, St Stephen's
Parliament Street, claimed to be the world's narrowest.
Rougemont Castle: the grounds and the remaining Norman structures are open to the public, but the central part of the castle has only recently been retired from service as an Assize Court. Its future has not yet been settled, but it is occasionally open to the public
Royal Albert memorial museum (closed for refurbishment until 2011)
St Nicholas Priory, , the 900-year-old guest wing of a former Benedictine Priory.
Underground passages, one hour Tours are easily arranged of the city's unique medieval (and now out of use) water system. Not for the claustrophobic! The entrance can be found next to the Princesshay shopping develpoment. It is open all year, £4.90 adults, £3.40 children.
University of Exeter parkland campuses and sculpture walk.
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