The English walled city of York is a historic city in North Yorkshire, England. It has been inhabited since Roman times and is known for its well-preserved walls and medieval buildings. The city is also home to the York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Another English walled city is CHESTER, located in Cheshire, England. It was founded as a Roman fort in the 1st century AD and is known for its distinctive black-and-white timber-framed buildings. CHESTER's city walls are the most complete in Britain and are a popular tourist attraction.