UK attractions

UK attractions
 United Kingdom - the country rain and majestic medieval castles. England is famous for a large number of landmarks and world-renowned monarchs. Her prim all capital consists entirely of cultural attractions: fountains and palaces, cathedrals, parks and museums.
 Stonehenge

Age of one of the oldest buildings in the world goes back 6,000 years. Stonehenge was erected in the IV millennium BC, is a vertically raised rough-hewn sandstone blocks gigantic middle of a field in the form of concentric circles. Still not known purpose complex. According to one version, it was an ancient observatory, on the other - the pagan altar.

Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian Roman or shaft - a barrier stretching for 120 km. Like the Great Wall of China is not a local attraction. It was built in 122 AD strengthening, fenced off by the Romans seized land from the barbarian hordes. Romans paved road along the wall, built warehouses and arsenals, and later to strengthen and enhance shaft construction of the fortress.

Windsor Castle

The most romantic castle in the world is located 34 kilometers west of London. An architectural masterpiece, built in the middle of the XI century during the time of William the Conqueror, was repeatedly exposed to the transformation and restoration. During the eleventh century is the main country residence of the British royal family.

Tower of London

One of the five most famous landmarks in England. It was founded in 1078 by King William I. For a long time the Tower served as the defensive fort. Later, the Great Tower played the role of prison for aristocrats. In the centuries that followed the appointment of the castle changed from the zoo to the arsenal. At present, the Tower of London - the historical museum and armory.

Westminster Abbey

That's what is traditionally called the Church of St. Peter. The date of foundation of the abbey can be considered in 1245. The building is a simple Gothic style and is a prime example of medieval architecture. It is remarkable by the fact that it is here for centuries held the coronation of British monarchs.

Big Ben

Big Ben name trinadtsatitonnogo bells, the largest of the six bells located in the Clock Tower. The tower itself is the name of the bell and is part of the Westminster palace complex. Since its construction is not only a symbol of London, but also a symbol of Great Britain.

London Parliament

Another part of the Palace of Westminster is the name of the British Parliament. The building of the Parliament adopted important laws of the United Kingdom. Parliament itself consists of two chambers (House of Lords and House of Commons), chaired by the British monarch. All the historical monuments of the complex blend harmoniously with each other in style and outward appearance.

Royal Pavilion

Stunning in its beauty and shape of the palace, made in Indian style, was built during the colonial period. He is radically different from the usual gothic towers, castles and fortresses scattered throughout the UK.

Minstersky Cathedral

Minstersky or York Minster - one of the largest and most beautiful churches of the Middle Ages was founded in 1220. Located in the city of York and can rightly be considered the pride of the Church of England and one of the most important landmarks of England.

Bodiam Castle

Magnificent medieval castle of the XIV century, surrounded on all sides by a moat filled with water. This is a terrific imagination strict beauty and mystery masterpiece of medieval England. From the middle of the XIX century became a place of tourist pilgrimage for people revere medieval architecture.

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