The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is the cathedral for the Diocese of York. York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England, and is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, England, UK. . The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions making it a popular tourist destination.