Lincoln's magnificent cathedral dominates the city and surrounding countryside, its three towers visible for miles across the Lincolnshire flatlands. The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture housing one of four surviving original copies of Magna Carta. Medieval Steep Hill climbs from the modern city to the historic quarter, lined with independent shops in timber-framed buildings. Lincoln Castle offers wall walks with spectacular views, while the charming Bailgate area reveals Roman remains beneath the medieval streets.