“Step into the magical medieval charm of Shambles, York, UK – a historic street that inspired the enchanting Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. Explore the picturesque architecture and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic destination! ✨🏰 #Shambles #HarryPotter #MedievalMagic
Chambles is a historic and picturesque Street located in the heart of York United Kingdom it is often considered one of the most iconic and well preserved medieval streets in all of England the ancient Street of The Butchers of York mentioned in the domesday book of William the Conqueror
It takes its name from the word chaml meaning the Stalls or benches on which meat was displayed it was rebuilt about 1400 when it assumed its present character one of the most striking features of sh is its unique architecture the buildings on either side of the Narrow cobbled Street lean
Towards each other creating a charming and slightly crooked appearance
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Go there, book a tour guide where they take you walking around the city. There is insane amount of hidden details all over the place. If you get bored of that, then thats on you 🙂