Salisbury is a small town in England, located in Wiltshire on the banks of the River Avon. Salisbury is one of the most atmospheric provincial towns in England.

This city is a veritable encyclopedia of history and architecture. Here, massive medieval fortresses give way to pompous Tudor mansions, and Georgian houses to understated Victorian villas. It is also home to shopping centers, numerous restaurants and pubs, and green parks.

Salisbury Attractions
The city’s main landmark is Salisbury Cathedral, a 13th-century Gothic building. It is considered one of the finest examples of classical English Gothic architecture and is remarkably well preserved. The cathedral is most famous for its tallest spire in England—121 meters.

Wilton House, a mansion built in the 16th century by the Earl of Pembroke, has been continually improved. Inside, a large collection of original furniture, wall frescoes, and paintings by Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Joshua Reynolds is housed.

At the Old Sarum Archaeological Park, you can experience the atmosphere of old Salisbury. In the Cathedral Quarter, the buildings have remained virtually unchanged for the past seven centuries. The most notable examples of the city’s architecture are the Matrons’ College, the Archbishop’s Palace, and Mompesson Mansion.

Surrounding Area
Near Salisbury lies the world-famous architectural monument of Stonehenge, which consistently attracts large numbers of tourists to the city. Stonehenge is a complex of 30 roughly hewn large stone pillars and slabs, stacked in concentric circles. Its purpose has been the subject of long-standing scholarly debate: some believe it was an astronomical observatory, others a temple, others a tomb, and still others a site for ancient rituals.