Exeter, County town and cathedral city in Devon, England
Exeter is a county town and cathedral city in Devon, England, set along both banks of the River Exe. Narrow medieval streets lead into a central area where shops, restaurants and pedestrian zones cluster around the cathedral.
Romans built a fortress called Isca Dumnoniorum in the year 55, which grew into a fortified settlement. Thick stone walls from that era remain visible and surround parts of the old town today.
University students fill the city center, crowding into cafes and pubs along the side streets during term time. Market days bring local vendors into the historic squares, where residents shop for fresh food and chat while moving between stalls.
The central railway station offers direct connections to London Paddington with regular trains running throughout the day and early evening. A nearby airport provides flights to several European destinations, making arrival from abroad easier.
The Underground Passages form a network of medieval tunnels built to carry clean drinking water from natural springs outside the city walls. Visitors can walk through sections of these narrow corridors and see how the water system operated.
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