Proud England, London and other cities
England is the largest country in terms of areapart of the United Kingdom. It is here that the capital of the state is located: crowded London, the first of England's attractions. Tourists love to wander the streets of the historical part of the city, where every stone breathes antiquity. The royal dungeon, the gloomy Tower, still remembers its crowned prisoners. Walking along the Tower Bridge, it is so easy to imagine the historical events familiar from school years. The royal family still lives in Buckingham Palace. Tourists can see the royal dogs walking in the garden, how the brave guards in the famous bearskin hats change at the guard post. And hear the ancient clock strike on the majestic Big Ben tower, guarding the walls of Westminster Abbey. Tourists also enjoy visiting the new quarters of London - the City, where you can see real masterpieces of modern architecture. The list of London attractions also includes:
- St Paul's Cathedral;
- Trafalgar Square;
- The famous ferris wheel, called the London Eye;
- Wembley Stadium.
Nature and animal lovers will have a lot to look forward topleasure from visiting the London Zoo, one of the best in the world. Worthy of attention are the gardens and parks of London, brought to perfection over the centuries by the hands of masters of landscape gardening. London's museums deserve special mention. These are the National Gallery and the British Museum, the Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street and the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The Natural History Museum and the Museum of Tea and Coffee offer the most interesting exhibits. And shopping enthusiasts will definitely visit Harrods, which, according to Londoners, has almost everything. If, of course, the appearance of tourists corresponds to the strict rules of this unique shopping establishment. Outside of London, it is worth visiting Windsor Castle with its magnificent parks - the summer residence of the royal family. An hour and a half away by train, not far from Salisbury, there is a silent group of paleolithic megaliths - the world-famous Stonehenge. In Lincoln, the majestic Gothic Cathedral attracts travelers, and in seaside Brighton, it is impossible to miss the beautiful Royal Marine Pavilion. In Stratford, it is worth visiting the Shakespeare Museum, and in Oxford and Cambridge - the university complexes. In Nottinghamshire, it is pleasant to wander along the paths of the most famous forest in Europe: Sherwood Forest. However, the sights of England are only part of the cultural and natural wealth of Britain.
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
The land of proud highlanders and whiskey is distinguishedrather harsh climate. In Edinburgh, tourists enjoy visiting the Whisky Museum, the buildings of the ancient university, the royal residence of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle hovering above the city. In Glasgow, the Gothic cathedral, the Museum of Transport, and the magnificent Botanical Garden are worth seeing. But the sights of Great Britain do not end there. In the north-eastern part of Wales, travelers can marvel at the ancient, operating and still navigable Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. In Northern Ireland, it is worth visiting an amazing natural monument - the stone Giant's Causeway, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. And if you cross the water to the Orkney Islands, you can see the ancient and mysterious Tomb of the Eagles, discovered not so long ago by archaeologists. Ancient people lived in this inhospitable land, prayed to their harsh gods and sacrificed eagles to them. These are the conclusions that scientists have made based on their research. And on the island of Jersey there is a wonderful zoo, founded by the famous zoologist and writer Gerald Durrell. The zoo, which contains rare and endangered species of animals and birds, is rightfully considered one of the most curious attractions in Britain. Britain is rich in stunningly beautiful ancient castles and palaces, which make up the majority of its attractions. But to see them, you usually have to deviate a little from the beaten tourist routes.
