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St. Albans sits just twenty miles north of central London, but it retains a distinct character that feels a world away from the capital's sprawl. The city is defined by its steep hills and the massive, flint-built Norman cathedral that dominates the skyline, standing on the site where the Roman settlement of Verulamium once thrived. Today, you can still walk through the expansive Verulamium Park to see the remains of the Roman walls and a well-preserved mosaic floor. Geographically, it’s a compact place; the historic core is centered around a traditional street market that has run since the 9th century, while the railway station offers a fast, twenty-minute link into St Pancras International. Residents benefit from a mix of medieval timber-framed buildings and Victorian terraces, all within a short distance of the River Ver and the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside. It’s a city that functions like a large town, where the ancient layout of the streets still dictates the pace of daily life.