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Arnolfini, England

From series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Year: 19 century.

Arnolfini Art Center is located in Bristol. The most beautiful historical building of the first half of the 19th century became the place of its location. A large tea warehouse was located in this building in the past. The art center was founded here in 1961. The art center is used for a wide variety of events today. Several art galleries operate in it. There is a modern cinema here. A popular bookstore and cafe are located on the ground floor.

Arnolfini, England Guests of the center will have the opportunity to visit the art exhibition, fascinating lectures, and literary evenings. Visitors will also be able to attend the dance and music events. Guests of the center can attend many events completely free of charge, including art exhibitions. They are constantly held here. One of the main features of the building is its unique architectural style. Features of Byzantine traditions are traced in it.

The unusual domed roof is complemented by modern finishes today. Semi-circular windows have different sizes. The walls of the art center are made of stone. All these features make the architectural monument unlike any other. All the halls are used for various cultural events today. They also retained certain features of the culture of the past years. The historic building is known to many tourists precisely because of its special bookstore. You can buy interesting books about national history and culture, postcards, as well as souvenirs, there. Next - West Side Market


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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 0.12 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Zipcar' is located in 0.4 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Asda Petrol' in 0.56 km
Supermarket: 'Tesco Express' in 0.22 km
Parking: 'Millennium Square Car Park' in 0.09 km
Apotheek: 'Boots' in 0.48 km
Police station: 'British Transport Police' in 0.81 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Tikka Flame' in 0.1 km
Railway station: 'Bedminster' in 1.05 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Bristol Filton Airport FZO - in 8 km
 »  Bristol Airport BRS - in 10 km
 »  Royal Air Force Station Airport LYE - in 42 km
 »  Yeovilton Airport YEO - in 49 km
 »  Cardiff Airport CWL - in 51 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Arnolfini

Rock n Bowl

Located in 0 km from Arnolfini
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Rooms: 18
Shared bathroom facilities are provided with each room at Rock n Bowl. Ironing facilities, adapters and hairdryers can be hired, and use of a washing … More: photo, rates and booking
Homestay Bristol

Located in 1 km from Arnolfini
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Rooms: 15
A wardrobe, chest of drawers and external shared bathroom facilities are provided in each room at Homestay Bristol, with bedding and towels included. … More: photo, rates and booking
Arnos Manor Hotel

Located in 2 km from Arnolfini
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Rooms: 73
Arnos Manor Hotel offers excellent cuisine at the elegant glass-roofed Cloisters Restaurant. The Cloisters Bar and Chapel Lounge provide comfortable … More: photo, rates and booking
A4 Hotel

Located in 3 km from Arnolfini
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Rooms: 10
The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee facilities, and ironing … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Arnolfini - Bristol

You can continue to communicate with the wildlife world while visiting the zoological center Wild Place Project. A walk through this miniature zoo promises to be incredibly cognitive for children. Here you can watch the zebras and lemurs, see rare predators and even pet some friendly zoo inhabitants. For young visitors, the zoo is equipped with playgrounds with swings and other attractions. Also on the territory of the zoo is an excellent garden. Here, sightseeing tours and talk about what useful vegetables and fruits can be grown in one’s garden are organized for kids.
Fans of active entertainment will certainly like the entertainment complex Old Down Country Park. This charming park located in the territory of the Old Town, can be safely said to be one of the best places for family holidays. There is a lot of entertainment in the huge park, a small farm where children can learn to take care of pets, and green terraces with tables and picnic benches. In the warm season, many interesting attractions are always set in the park. Interesting cultural events and special children’s holidays are conducted for visitors here.

It will be great to relax in the fresh air and feed ducks in the Chew Valley Lake Visitor Center. This park is also located near the historic districts of Bristol. On its territory, there is a beautiful lake whose main inhabitants are ducks. The park is good for hiking and cycling, there are several interesting historical buildings on its territory.
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