Monuments to visit Salisbury

Built at the very beginning of the 18th century in 1701, during the reign of Queen Anne, the Mompesson House boasts magnificent ceilings and an absolutely sumptuous oak staircase. There is a strange, nostalgic atmosphere in the house that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of Cathedral Close. It was for this reason, among others, that it was selected as the location for the film Reasons and Feelings, based on the novel by Jane Austen. A visit not to be missed for lovers of beautiful homes!

Built in 1795, The Guildhall trône in the city centre on Market Place. The square has been welcoming markets since the th century. Today, local produce stands are set up every Tuesday and Saturday.

Behind The Guildhall there are two medieval houses. Just behind the square, on Fish Row, you will see other old buildings, including the small half-timbered cottage that houses a butchery, Pritchett Family Butcher, which proudly displays on the storefront Home Almendra only! Also note Poultry Cross, the th century Gothic cross at Market Place and the Council House (th century).

Beautiful gardens. If construction began in the th century, it was completed in the th and th centuries and the style is now more rococo than medieval. Note the west elevation by Christopher Wren. The Duke of Malmesbury was the first to reside here. Today private property, however open to the public by appointment.

In the nearby market town of Wilton, Wilton House is an elegant noble residence that has belonged to the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years. Enlarged and embellished over the years, it is an example of highly refined architecture and its interiors are of rare beauty. It is best known for its seven state rooms. The site also boasts some of England's first known formal gardens, with grottoes and water features, and has been the location for several films, including Barry Lindon and Pride and Prejudice.