York is a historic
walled city at the confluence of the rivers
Ouse and
Foss in
North Yorkshire,
England, and is the traditional
county town of
Yorkshire to which it gives its name. The
city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which
York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities making it a popular tourist destination for millions.