Great Britain sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
First settlers appeared on the territory of the modern Great Britain yet during prehistoric times, so there are more than many old buildings, interesting museums and historic landmarks in the country. Stonehenge remains one of most famous and mystic symbols of the country. There are many theories about the purpose of the monument. Some scientists believe that this is an ancient religious monument, and others assume it is an old observatory.
In the UK, everything features the British pedantry. Locals plunge into details and pay a special attention to them. That's no wonder that there is a …
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Comfort is highly valued in the UK. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are a large number of first-class luxury hotels in this country, which …
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In the prehistoric period, the territory of modern Great Britain was occupied by Celtic tribes. In the 43rd century AD, some small separated countries were conquered by the Roman Empire. The country had been under Rome for over 400 years. Such governance was shattered after the invasion of Anglo-Saxon tribes. The 10th century was characterized by the establishment of the Kingdom of England that was formed when Celtic and Anglo-Saxon settlements had been unified. Then, it was followed by a series of destructive wars with Normans who conquered a significant part of the territory of present Ireland and Wales. Great Britain as a single kingdom was formed only in 1707. Today, it is one of the largest European countries.
Great Britain managed to preserve the unique architectural appearance of its cities. In many ancient buildings, modern comfortable hotels operate …
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Great Britain has a lot of interesting kind traditions. The most famous one is a traditional tea party called Five O’Clock. Over hundreds of years, local residents like ending their workday with having a cup of fragrant tea. So, it is not surprising that you won’t find free seats in the cafe at 5 pm.
Great Britain is home to many legendary music bands. So, a huge number of special guests stayed in local hotels. Thanks to coming celebrities, Savoy …
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National and city parks of Great Britain
♥ National Park 'Norman Island' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Norman Island' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' . On the map Photos
♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' . On the map Photos
Michelin-starred restaurants in Great Britain
♥ Restaurant '99 Station Street' Burton-on-trent. Type - Traditional British. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'A Cena' Twickenham. Type - Italian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'A. Wong' Victoria. Type - Chinese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'AG’s' Turners Hill. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Abbey' Ballasalla. Type - Modern British. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant '99 Station Street' Burton-on-trent. Type - Traditional British. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'A Cena' Twickenham. Type - Italian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'A. Wong' Victoria. Type - Chinese. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'AG’s' Turners Hill. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Abbey' Ballasalla. Type - Modern British. On the map Photos
Castles of Great Britain
♥ Castle 'Abergavenny Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Abergeldie Castle' Grampian. On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Aberllynfi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Aberystwyth' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Ackergill Tower' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Abergavenny Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Abergeldie Castle' Grampian. On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Aberllynfi Castle' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Aberystwyth' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Ackergill Tower' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Great Britain
♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Bridewell Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Castle Howard' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Falkland Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Bridewell Palace' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Castle Howard' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Falkland Palace' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Great Britain from our review series
Watergate Bay
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
Watergate Bay beach remains the most visited and favorite among surf fans in the UK. It is located in the bay of the same name. The length of the beach is more than 3,000 meters. Soft light sand covers the beach. This stretch of coast is popular with fans of a wide variety of sports. It is worth noting that the UK is one of the world leaders in the number of surfing fans. This sport began to be practiced in this country after the end of the First World War.
About 500,000 Britons express a caring attitude to surfing today. They train, attend competitions, or engage in this sport professionally. The wind blows on the coast almost every day. Fans of kite flying visit a spacious seaside, along with surfers. People who love to create an interesting sculpture out of the sand also often spend … Read all
About 500,000 Britons express a caring attitude to surfing today. They train, attend competitions, or engage in this sport professionally. The wind blows on the coast almost every day. Fans of kite flying visit a spacious seaside, along with surfers. People who love to create an interesting sculpture out of the sand also often spend … Read all
Holloway Circus Tower
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The spectacular Holloway Circus skyscraper is located in the central district of Birmingham. Its height is 130 meters. Specialists of the Beetham Organization Company were engaged in the development of the project of this high-rise building. The skyscraper is the tallest building in the city since its completion. The building has 39 floors. The unusual facade is considered its main architectural feature. It is fully glazed and decorated with decorative vertical stripes. They allow increasing the height of the building visually. Artistic lighting decorates the facade of the building in the evening.
The Radisson Blu Hotel occupies the first 19 floors of the high-rise building today. It was opened in January 2006. Private apartments occupy the last 20 floors of the skyscraper. A total of … Read all
The Radisson Blu Hotel occupies the first 19 floors of the high-rise building today. It was opened in January 2006. Private apartments occupy the last 20 floors of the skyscraper. A total of … Read all
Tower of London
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
The famous Tower of London is one of the most popular and recognizable landmarks in the UK. This beautiful fortress was built in the 11th century. It has changed many statuses over the years. It was the royal residence and then used for the defense of the city. Subsequently, the fortress was converted into an arsenal. The prison was opened in it then. The very first prisoners were imprisoned in it at the end of the 12th century. Representatives of the royal families, as well as many other notable persons, were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
The old castle was used as a prison until the mid-20th century. Many famous gangsters, as well as the Kray twins, served their sentences here. Initially, the prison was used to hold only high-ranking officials. The kings of France and Scotland … Read all
All unique sightseeing Great Britain
The old castle was used as a prison until the mid-20th century. Many famous gangsters, as well as the Kray twins, served their sentences here. Initially, the prison was used to hold only high-ranking officials. The kings of France and Scotland … Read all
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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