
Few cities present as dramatic a profile as Lincoln. From many miles away the cathedral on its ridge makes a thrilling silhouette over the surrounding landscape. Close to, its mighty Gothic towers dominate the city's rooftops &, nearer still, Lincoln's ancient powerful castle shares the heights. Use this guide to explore what is truly a city of two halves: the historic citadel above, &, below, the commercial hub, with an earlier history of its own, united by the High Street, one of Britain's best-preserved.