York Minster

York Minster

The ancient city of York is filled with impressive buildings, mainly dating back many centuries, like Clifford’s Tower, which I wrote about recently.  However, one of them stands out above the rest and can be seen not just from most of the city, but even when entering and leaving York.  The grand cathedral church that…

The Bastion of St Simeon Stylites

The Bastion of St Simeon Stylites

I have commented recently about travelling through Syria, from Damascus to Aleppo via Crac de Chevaliers. We made some trips from Aleppo, for example, up the Bastion of St Simeon Stylites on the Turkish border, one of the very many historic sites in the area. The Bastion, however, finds itself in the curious position of…