🏛️ Jorvik Viking Centre

United Kingdom · Europe · 53.96°N, 1.08°W

Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in 'time capsule' carriages equipped with speakers. It was created by York Archaeological Trust and opened in 1984. Its name is derived from Jórvík, the Old Norse name for York and the surrounding Viking Kingdom of Yorkshire.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.96°N, 1.08°W · view on map

Jorvik Viking Centre is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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