St Mary's
You will first notice the climb to St Mary's, an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire England. The ascent is made via the Church Steps, which consist of a flight of 199 steps. Once at the top, you will find a church building designed in the Romanesque architecture style. Founded around 1110, the site is a Grade I listed building, having been designated as such on 23 February 1954. It is perhaps most famous for its surroundings; the church graveyard is used as a setting in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. This combination of the steep climb, the ancient stone architecture, and the literary connection makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks in the region for any visitor to the town.


















