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Culture of Norwich. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Norwich A charming student city named Norwich attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique cultural heritage. Majestic cathedrals and small churches, ancient universities and museums, scenic parks and nice streets featuring beautiful buildings are for many years the main landmarks of the tourist destination. The main symbol of Norwich and its oldest building is the Norwich Cathedral. The cathedral was built in the beginning of the 11th century and presents a genius example of Roman style stunning the tourists with its grandness and majesty.
Norwich is one of the most amazing cities in England. The history of the city has more than 2,000 years. Today, travelers know it for its unique medieval attractions. Norwich is also … Open
Travelers should necessarily look into the cathedral and explore its halls. Ancient fresco paintings and icons, religious relics and carved stained glass windows are main decorations of the cathedral interior being the subjects of tourist admiration. One of the most interesting landmarks of the city is an ancient palace named Norwich Castle overlooking the city for almost 9 centuries. Its construction was started in 1120 at the order of Henry I. The grand castle was built in 10 years. The building has survived in a course of long history and appears in its initial look now.
The ancient castle hosts several museums at once. One of its spacious halls keeps an original unique collection of kettles, another scale hall keeps the collection of archeological discoveries. The castle also hosts the Museum of Natural History. Besides, the castle regularly holds the exhibitions of contemporary arts. Considering religious landmarks and sights the Saint John The Baptist Cathedral is best worth mentioning. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Its construction was finished in 1892. In the course of long history the building was not reconstructed. Genuine connoisseurs of Medieval architecture will love to visit the Saint Peter Mancroft Church built in the middle of the 15th century. The church is one of the most beautiful buildings of the city. The mentioned castle is far not the one and only fortifying construction of the city which has survived till nowadays.
Hospital, Norwich Norwich has preserved a wall the length of which is about four kilometers. The height of the wall is about seven meters. The wall has 12 gates. The Julian Centre should necessarily be included into the exploration tour over Norwich. The center is named after a famous writer. During the excursion tourists will learn about life and creative work of famous author. This exciting tour will be of great pleasure for all members of family.
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In Norwich, you'll find many interesting streets with narrow paved ways framed by beautiful cozy shops and cafes whose architecture dates back to the Middle Ages. One of them is quiet, calm, and cozy Elm Hill Street a walk along which turns into a real fairy tale. Nearby is the Tombland district - another wonderful place to walk with its beautiful small medieval houses (most of them date back to the 14th century), cobbled streets, and atmosphere of history touch. Since the 14th century, the Norwich Market - the liveliest place in the medieval town - was located here. Only some houses remind us of this today, and the street itself is known for its peace and tranquility.
One of the places to include in any sightseeing route is the Guildhall building. From the very beginning of its construction (1413) and until 1938, when the new City Hall was built, it was the seat of the city's government. Today, the Guildhall is one of the largest well-preserved civil buildings in the UK. Reconstructed several times, once it stored a fragment of the coat of arms of Henry VIII of England (not to mention municipal arms that any city hall should have). However, until the 80s of the 20th century, Guildhall still performed a number of City Hall functions - for example, court hearings were held and a prison was located here.
The most popular shopping spot in Norwich is Royal Arcade that occupies a chic 19th-century Victorian-style building. Over the years, it has preserved many original elements of architecture. … Open
Architecturally interesting is Surrey House, a vivid example of Edwardian architecture. George Skipper completed the project in 1912. His task was to create a beautiful office building for Norwich Union insurance company (currently known as Aviva). The fact that the old St James Mill is located in Norwich speaks for its status of a major industrial city. It was built by the order of Norwich Yarn Company in 1839 and was designed by the architect John Brown. Later it housed was a typographic workshop and a chocolate production. Today the building is occupied by John Jarrold Printing Museum, which tells about the history of book-printing in Norwich.
Norwich Cathedral Another landmark of Norwich is The Great Hospital - a complex of medieval buildings that have been serving patients since the 13th century. The hospital was founded by Bishop Walter de Suffield in 1249 and was called St. Giles's Hospital. Initially, it served only those who couldn't get help from relatives and friends (including elderly priests). The poor gathered at the hospital's gate every morning to receive alms and food. The hospital complex consists of many historic buildings dating back to the 13th-14th century. Several more structures were erected in the 19th and 20th centuries. At the beginning of the 21st century, several buildings were reconstructed, which allows the hospital to perform its function to this day.
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Those interested in the Elizabethan era will also like the Strangers' Hall Museum where they can find many household items from that period and find out about life in those days. The cultural institution occupies a historic 15th-century building, which makes it even more impressive in the eyes of history buffs. Another interesting Norwich museum is The South Asia Collection presenting artifacts related to the culture of former British colonies (India, Burma, Bangladesh). Learn more about the Victorian era and the industry of the city in particular in the Forncett Industrial Steam Museum.
St.John The Baptist, Norwich Another interesting museum for tourists is the Norfolk Museum Of Freemasonry, the most important value of which is the chair of Provincial Grand Master and Provincial sword featuring a flame-shaped blade. Here you can also find a 17th-century portrait of a freemason. Among other exhibits are rare books, utensils, photographs. The cultural institution often hosts doors open days with an introduction to Freemasonry. For fans of aircraft, it'd be worthwhile to mention the City of Norwich Aviation Museum where they can find dozens of full-size models.
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For those looking for cultural enrichment through enjoying performances, it is worth recommending several centers ideal for this. First of all, these are the Norwich Theatre Royal and the Norwich Puppet Theatre, and if you'd like to watch some musical performances, it's worth mentioning the Norwich Arts Center and The Forum. The building of the latter is of interest from an architectural point of view - this is one of the few public buildings of Norwich built at the beginning of the 21st century. The concert hall was designed by Michael Hopkins and Partners and completed in 2001. It also houses the Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library, as well as BBC East studios and offices. Theatrical performances, art exhibitions, festivals, and parades are often held on the street in front of the Forum.
Norwich The building of Cinema City - the main cinema in Norwich - is also noteworthy. It is housed in the historic Suckling House - a merchant's house that was owned by the Suckling family in the 16th century. The oldest parts of the house date back to the 14th century. It was converted into a cinema in the second half of the 20th century. The city offers beautiful parks striking with their picturesqueness. It's always a pleasure to walk through them. These include the Plantation Garden and East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden. An iconic one is Bishop's House Gardens - that's because the garden and the building date back to the 12th century.
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In the vicinity of the city, several family mansions would be of interest to history buffs. Felbrigg Hall is known for its Jacobean architecture and beautiful Georgian interior that was relevant in Britain in the 18th century. Aldborough Hall was built in the 19th century on the site of an older medieval building. First of all, it attracts tourists with its magnificent facade. Blickling Estate is known for having once been owned by the Boleyn family (including Thomas, the father of the future Queen Anne Boleyn who was probably born on the estate). No less remarkable is Mannington Hall, the first building of which was erected in the 11th century. As befits any estates in the UK, they all have magnificent gardens.
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Norwich

Culture guide to Norwich. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Norwich: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Norwich. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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