City in England, town of West Sussex County, Chichester has around 100,000 inhabitants.
Noviomagus, which will later become Chichester, was founded by the Romans around 70 AD. They came up with street plans and built the city walls, which were redone with silex stone during the Middle Ages. The promenade along the fortifications (the Walls Walk) today offers a splendid view of the city, with its varied architecture, parks, and gardens.
Chichester Cathedral, which was dedicated in 1108, is the city’s central point. Visitors can go through its cloister and savor the tranquility of the gardens around the Bishop’s Palace.
The Guildhall of Priory Park, where cricket matches and games of bowls take place every year, was built in the 13th century.
The magnificent cross (Tudor Market Cross), donated by Archbishop Story in 1501, is still found where the four main arteries intersect.
The Pallants, of which the superb Pallant House, built in 1712, a skillful mixture of a Gregorian-style house and an art gallery, is a part, are found close to the town center.
The Chichester District Museum, located in Little London Quarter, allows one to find out more about local history.
The Chichester Canal, immortalized by the painter Turner, is a place were one can relax by fishing, paddling, or sailing. A 1968.5 feet (6 km) long towpath allows one to return to port.
The surrounding countryside, the small South Downs villages and green hills create an exceptionally beautiful ensemble. North of Chichester, the Trundle Promontory offers an unrestricted view of the coastal plain. The Weald and Downland Open Museum, with its group of old restored buildings, is nestled at the foot of Singleton Hill.
The Roman palace of Fishbourne, with its mosaic floors, evolved subterranean heating system, and baths is found close to Chichester. The garden has been replanted according to the original Roman plans.
Chichester Port and its surrounding areas make up one of the most appreciated areas along the coastline. They offer a natural habitat for a wealth of flora and fauna.
The Chichester Festival Theatre is a modern architectural ensemble located in the center of a magnificent park. For the summer festival, big names come to play musical pieces or to stage plays. During the winter, one can see a wide variety of ballet performances, concerts, and spectacles.
In June and July, visitors can take advantage of Chichester Festivities, which is one of the most popular art festivals in Great Britain. Classical and jazz concerts, exhibits, debates, recitals, fireworks, and other events share a spot on the schedule.
A collection of 20th century canvases are on display at Pallant House: Moore, Sutherland, Piper, Cézanne and many others are represented there. Goodwood offers temporary contemporary British sculpture exhibits on the grounds of Hat Hill Copse. Petworth Gallery exhibits some of Turner’s, Van Dykes’, Gainsborough’s, and Reynold’s works, while Uppark has an important collection of paintings, furniture, and textiles.
During the summer, polo is played in Cowday Park in Midhurst. The famous Goodwood horse races take place every year during the last week of July. Chichester Port is popular with sailing and rubber dinghy amateurs. The Marina, one of the biggest in Europe, welcomes a large number of yachtsmen every year.
Chicheter's official website
http://www.chichester.gov.uk/
http://www.turismo.ravenna.it/
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