Lincoln (Lincolnshire) - Lincoln (Lincolnshire)

The historical city Lincoln goes back to a foundation of the Romans. It is located on a hill in the predominantly flat, agricultural county Lincolnshire. The city is dominated by the Gothic cathedral.

background

The name Lincoln comes from the Celtic, probably derived from "Lindu" (Dark Pool) or "Lindon" (the Pool on the Hill). The oldest settlement on this site dates back to the Iron Age and was next to Brayford Pool, a large extension in the River Witham at the foot of the hill. This expansion became a major port from which ships could sail as far as The Wash and the North Sea. Two main streets from prehistoric and Roman times, Ermine Street and Foss Way, met just south of the river. At this point the Romans built a fort and the city on top of the hill. They called the city "Lindum", later "Lindum Colonia", a colony, the highest rank of a Roman city.

getting there

By plane

• 53.574444444444-0.35083333333333Humberside Airport(IATA: HUY) - Approx. 48 km

• 52.831111111111-1.3280555555556East Midlands Airport(IATA: EMA) - Approx. 82 km, is a.o.

• 53.865833333333-1.6605555555556Leeds Bradford International Airport(IATA: LBA) - Approx. 140 km

• London Stansted Airport. Approx. 200 km, is approached from Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Hahn, Hanover and Memmingen, among others.last change: not specified

• London Luton Airport. Approx. 200 km from Berlin, Dortmund, Geneva, Hamburg, Salzburg and Zurich, among others.last change: not specified

By train

The 53.22626-0.539691 Lincoln Railway Station located on St. Mary Street

• Direct connections to Nottingham, Peterborough and Sheffield, among others
• Direct connection to London King's Cross and St. Pancras once a day

By bus

The 53.2272-0.537462 Bus station It's on Melville Street.

• National Express connects Lincoln with Kingston upon Hull, Peterborough and London (Victoria Coach Station)
• The bus lines within the city and overland lines (e.g. to Skegness, Boston or Grantham) are operated by Stagecoach operated.

In the street

By boat

• Hook of Holland - Harwich with Stena Line
• Esbjerg (Denmark) - Harwich with DFDS
• Harwich to Lincoln is approximately 280 km
• Rotterdam to Kingston upon Hull P&O Ferries Overnight ferry
• Zeebrugge to Kingston upon Hull P&O Ferries Overnight ferry
• It is 74 km from Kingston upon Hull

mobility

On foot

Lincoln is best explored on foot as the old town is on top of a hill (there are a few steep alleys and streets). The center is manageable and the sights are close together.

Tourist Attractions

Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples

Castles, chateaus and palaces

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Buildings

53.22852-0.54071High bridge4 Type is group designationHigh bridge

Monuments

Museums

Streets and squares

53.23324-0.5385Steep Hill8 Type is group designationSteep Hill

Parks

53.23177-0.52628Lincoln Arboretum9 Type is group designationLincoln Arboretum

various

53.22877-0.54559Brayford pool11 Type is group designationBrayford pool

activities

shop

kitchen

Cheap

medium

Upscale

• Jews House Restaurant, 15 The Strait. Tel.: 44 (0)1522 524851, Email: [email protected]. Price: Mains from £ 15.50.last change: not specified

nightlife

accommodation

Cheap

medium

Upscale

Learn

Work

security

health

pharmacy

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hospital

Practical advice

Tourist Information

Area code: 01522, from abroad 44 1522

Postcode LN 1 to LN 6

Post office

• Post office, 90 Bailgate. Open: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.last change: not specified
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trips

literature

Web links

http://www.lincoln.gov.uk/ (en) - Official Lincoln website