Durham (county) | |
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State | UK |
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Region | North East |
Capital | Durham |
Surface | 2,676 km² |
Inhabitants | 902.500 (2014 estimate) |
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Durham is a county of the North East ofEngland.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
![Map divided by regions](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/County_Durham_map.png/350px-County_Durham_map.png)
Urban centers
- Durham - County seat of Durham.
- Barnard Castle - The locality takes its name from the castle of the same name, built in the 11th century.
- Bishop Auckland - The main religious buildings in the city are St. Helen's Church, St. Andrew's Church and St. Peter's Chapel in Auckland Castle.
- Consett - Consett sits high on the edge of the Pennines perched on the steep east bank of the River Derwent.
- Darlington - Among its main places of interest is the church of San Cutberto which dates back to the 12th century.
- Spennymoor - The main attractions of Spennymoor are the local recreation center and Victoria Jubilee Park, which was given to the people of the city by Queen Victoria to celebrate the jubilee of her reign.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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