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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
Category: Religious Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ
This cathedral has been through numerous incarnations, from an early Norman church to a Victorian English church to a cathedral as of 1927. Some even say it was once a pagan temple in the Roman era. Thanks to its location next to the Guildhall, this has always been a civic-minded church and a central meeting place. Several of the city's mayors are...
Category: Religious Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: 15 Castle St, Leicester LE1 5WN
This church is the product of construction and additions that lasted from 1107 through the 14th century. Architecture buffs will enjoy a look at this church's unique offerings, from elaborate stained-glass windows to the double-aisle transept and the unusual internal tower. Literature fans will be interested to know that Geoffrey Chaucer was...
Category: Religious Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: St. Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 5DE
This is the oldest church in Leicester, and many of the original Roman materials can be seen as part of the existing structure. Formerly a Roman basilica, most historians say there has been a church on this spot since early Christian times. A trip through the church is a trip through time, from the Saxon nave to the restored 12th century tower.
