One of the most amazing, mysterious and conservative countries on the political map of Europe. England was formed, which is today part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, as a result of the unification of previously tribal tribes, and the name was given to one of them - the ancient Germanic tribe of Angles.
Miraculously, the British managed to preserve the unique monuments of history and architecture, create magnificent city squares, natural national parks. And the capital of this beautiful country is firmly entrenched in the list of the most beautiful capitals of the world. Let's go on a trip to the Foggy Albion, and get acquainted with the sights of England, both natural and man-made.
The sights of England are silent witnesses of the past ...
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Stonehenge
One of the most mysterious and amazing sights of this attractive country, abandoned by the tribes that inhabited these places in the Neolithic era, more than 5 thousand years ago.
Scientists in different countries of the world still have not come to a single conclusion about the purpose of this megalithic monument. But no matter how bold hypotheses and versions are put forward, these stone sights in England cause only awe and admiration for the masters of the past.
Recently, a version has been established that it is both the oldest observatory on earth and a sacred place where deities were worshiped and initiation rites were performed.
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Tower
The medieval castle, founded by William I in 1066, is one of the oldest buildings not only in London, but throughout the UK. Located on the banks of the Thames in the historical part of the capital, the Tower has long been the hallmark of the British Isles.
For many years, the castle built in the 11th century has been considered the most beautiful attraction in England, and hundreds of thousands of tourists come to walk through its magnificent halls, breathe the spirit of the medieval era, and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of good and old England.
Despite the fact that the building houses a museum and an armory serving as a treasury, the Tower remains one of the residences of the British monarchs.
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Big Ben Tower
The most famous and recognizable clock in London, located on one of the towers of the Palace of Westminster, was launched on the last day of spring 1859.
Watches on the Elizabeth Tower, as they began to call the magnificent structure since 2012, take third place among the largest watch movements in the world. Tourists come from all over the world to come across this English attraction, and it has no equal in souvenir products.
Note that the tower was erected in the neo-Gothic style, and as a structure in Pisa, has a slight slope of 43 centimeters to the north-west.
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Palace of Westminster
In the building of the palace, harmoniously blending with the architecture of old London, the British Parliament is meeting. It stands on the banks of the Thames, and acquired its present form in the 19th century.
Pictured: Westminster Cathedral
A magnificent palace rises above the river, and Trafalgar Square, another attraction of London, is located quite nearby. Westminster Cathedral is also famous - the main temple of the Anglican church.
Of interesting facts, we note that the palace has 1,100 rooms, and the length of its corridors is 5 kilometers, so it will take a lot of time to examine everything.
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Buckingham Palace
The building with magnificent halls decorated in Georgian style was erected in 1703, and in 1762 it was acquired by George III, and the palace has become and remains to this day the residence of the British monarchs.
Now she is occupied by the family of Elizabeth II, and excursions are held at the Queen's residence. Visitors can stroll through the wonderful park, see the interiors of the premises, and most importantly, see the change of honor of the Queen.
You can find out if Elizabeth is in the palace by the standard raised above the roof of the building while the Queen is in it.
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Tower Bridge
The most famous London bridge, noted in all tourist guides, was erected in 1894, and immediately became a symbol of the capital of Great Britain.
By design, it is a drawbridge with a total length of 244 meters, and two magnificent towers. For the convenience of pedestrians, it is provided that even during the construction of the bridge, they can cross to the other side of the Thames.
Interestingly, the management of the bridge is organized according to maritime custom and tradition. He has his own captain, sailors, beat off the bottles and stand on guard. Most-beauty.ru already wrote about the most beautiful bridges in the world, which, of course, includes the Tower Bridge.
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Rochester castle
From London we leave for the southern region, where you can see and walk through the magnificent halls of Rochester Castle, located on the east bank of the Medway in Kent.
A wooden structure appeared on this territory immediately after the Norman conquest, and served as an important strategic object in the history of England and the royal family. Over time, a monumental stone structure was erected with powerful fortress walls and towers.
According to historians, this is one of the most unique monuments of castle architecture in England. After all, it was also used as a residence, and its walls were decorated with magnificent paintings and murals, and the halls were furnished with luxurious furniture.
The amazing museums of England ...
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British museum
One of the largest museums in the world, has collected unique collections of ancient objects, works of art, archaeological artifacts in its expositions and reserves.
In 1753, the collections of three prominent people of England were merged into one, and the main museum of the British Empire began a report of its history. His expositions are constantly replenished with new items, which is why new branches and departments are constantly opening.
The library contains the rarest books and manuscripts, and the museum’s research staff conducts extensive research, and archaeologists organize archaeological excavations around the world.
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Sherlock Holmes Museum
The London address of Baker Street, 221B, is perhaps known to every inhabitant of the earth. Few literary characters were honored to create their own museum.
The unique museum opened its doors to visitors in 1990, and became one of the most visited places in London. The interior is recreated exactly according to the descriptions of Arthur Conan-Doyle, and an experienced guide will tell you all the details of the life of a beloved literary detective.
To create a museum, a company was specially created to officially rename the house under the number 239 to 221B, because such an address did not exist until 1990.
Natural sights of England ...
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Yorkshire Valley National Park
Among the natural attractions of the island state, it should immediately be noted the edge of the hills, lakes, green valleys and wastelands.
A natural park in Yorkshire was opened in 1954, and spreads over an area of 1770 square kilometers. The county is located in the north-west of England, which, of course, was reflected in the climate and landscape.
About 200 thousand inhabitants live in small towns and villages of the Valley, who mainly work in the service sector and maintain order in the protected area. Annually, the vast expanses of green meadows are visited by over 8 million tourists and lovers of unspoiled nature.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
A green fairy tale in the county of Cornwall fits wonderfully into interesting places in England, and is washed by the warm waters of the Atlantic Gulf Stream.
Gardens are a vivid testimony of love and reverence by the British for their glorious traditions and history of the country. The mild climate allows you to grow here not only local plants, but also exotic tropical species of fruit trees and shrubs.
Let the name not deceive you, but the gardens are very well-groomed, and for the convenience of visitors they are divided into thematic natural areas with a wonderful landscape.
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Eden Project
Visiting beautiful places in England, one cannot ignore the unique in its essence Eden architectural art project. Note that this is the largest greenhouse in the world.
Workers will conduct a tour where you can not only see plants brought from all over the world, but also learn many interesting facts about them.
Greenhouses are divided into climatic zones, and for several hours of stay, you can visit here in the rainforest and in the temperate ecosystem.
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Hyde Park
In the heart of London, a royal park has spread its alleys and shady gardens, which has become not only a favorite place for recreation and entertainment, but also for political rallies and protests.
The park used to belong to the church, but in 1536 it was nationalized, and King Henry VIII loved to hunt here. Today it is a center for entertainment and sports.
Interestingly, you can swim in its beautiful Serpentine Lake, but it is better to visit the gallery of the same name located on its shore. This gallery is a real gem of an amusement park.
Modern England ...
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Millennium Bridge
Acquaintance with England is impossible without visiting its wonderful buildings of our time. The magnificent pedestrian bridge, spreading its flights over the dark waters of the Thames, was opened in 2000.
It got its name in honor of the onset of the third millennium, and is remembered by tourists for its unusual design. Since its opening, it has become a popular attraction of the capital, and even appeared in the cult film about Harry Potter.
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London eye
The largest Ferris wheel in Europe, harmoniously fits into the architectural interior of the British capital, and has long been a favorite place to visit both Londoners and visitors.
From a 135-meter height, fascinating views of the whole of London open, and you can see the smallest architectural details of the amazing European capital.
They started to cost it at the end of the twentieth century, but they opened it already in the new millennium, in 2004.
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Wembley Stadium
A large-scale sports facility was erected, which now holds 90 thousand, on the site of the old stadium in 2003-2007.
The renovated stadium has completely preserved the traditions of the old, and remains the place where the most important sports are held, both national and international. And the most famous musicians consider it an honor to be invited to the stadium to give their concerts in its bowl.
The stadium infrastructure is thought out to the smallest detail, and everything is created for the convenience of the fans. The Wembley's roof may close, covering viewers from the rain.
This stadium is one of the ten most amazing stadiums in the world, which most-beauty.ru recently wrote about. We recommend reading it not only to sports enthusiasts, but simply to people who appreciate the beauty of engineering and design.
Finally
So we learned all the most interesting about the main sights of England, and visited the most beautiful places of this amazing and great country.
In conclusion, we note that the historical heritage of England in the form of palaces, castles, abbeys and cathedrals, so carefully preserved for many generations, amazes with its splendor, beauty and unique style, unique to England. Nature lovers will not remain indifferent, visiting wonderful national parks and picturesque natural sites.