Great Britain sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

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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History and Entertainment
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 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
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♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' . On the map
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♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Norman Island' . On the map


♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' . On the map


♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' . On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Great Britain
♥ Restaurant '99 Station Street' Burton-on-trent. Type - Traditional British. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'A Cena' Twickenham. Type - Italian. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'A. Wong' Victoria. Type - Chinese. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'AG’s' Turners Hill. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Abbey' Ballasalla. Type - Modern British. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '99 Station Street' Burton-on-trent. Type - Traditional British. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'A Cena' Twickenham. Type - Italian. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'A. Wong' Victoria. Type - Chinese. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'AG’s' Turners Hill. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Abbey' Ballasalla. Type - Modern British. On the map


Castles of Great Britain
♥ Castle 'Abergavenny Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Abergeldie Castle' Grampian. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aberllynfi Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aberystwyth' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ackergill Tower' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Abergavenny Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Abergeldie Castle' Grampian. On the map


♥ Castle 'Aberllynfi Castle' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Aberystwyth' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Ackergill Tower' . On the map


Palaces in Great Britain
♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Bridewell Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Castle Howard' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Falkland Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Bridewell Palace' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Castle Howard' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Chatsworth House' . On the map


♥ Palace 'Falkland Palace' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Great Britain from our review series
Calke Abbey
From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
Some rooms were left in the way that they were during at the Harpur family times. Today the old Abbey is a large architecture and park complex, visitors can walk in a great landscape park. The spacious area has also placed a small farm, that’s why the place is quite good for families.
The Abbey is surrounded with a forest that is a significant natural park with … Read all
Kings Theatre
From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
Theatre visitors can see a marvellous crush-room with an arched ceiling. This hall is made with wonderful rouge and white marble. The main feature of the theatre is a four-stacked floor of the house with 1 800 seats. Visitors can go to the house using the ancient staircases that also are greatly designed. Since the building, the King's Theatre is a place for a lot of cultural events. There you can watch as modern musical plays as dramas and sometimes ballets. … Read all
Howard Castle
From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
In 1940 the state home has suffered from the fire. Thanks to the help of skilful architects, it was rebuilt as soon as possible. Today the greatest country’s palace is open for visitors. It houses the unique collection of paintings that includes Michelangelo works. The palace is usually used for cultural meetings. The luckiest … Read all

Travel Industry is Expected to Grow in China in 2021
It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.
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It looks like the shopping preferences of Chinese travelers have changed as well because of the pandemic. Known as passionate shoppers and fans of Duty-Free stores (80% of Chinese travelers visit them), travelers want to spend less time at the airport today. 27% want to spend less time shopping, and over 50% want to stay somewhere away from the crowd while waiting for their flight. Digital technology such as web versions of Duty-Free shops with detailed information about items in them could potentially solve the problem.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Great Britain
British Museum. The British Museum, which exhibits more than 6 million items, is one of the largest museums in the cultural history of the mankind. This is the place where you will be able to see exhibits from around the world that throw light upon history and culture from ancient times to the present. Every day, the British Museum attracts a lot of visitors, and the reason for this is not only its rich collection. The large building made in the neoclassical style is also the location of … Read more

The history of the city started in the middle of the 18th century when Richard Russell, a British physician, published his work, in which he described the healing effect of seawater and its positive impact on health. He recommended patients to take sea baths in Brighton. This gave a boost to a small town that slowly started evolving into a popular resort. Prince and then King of the United Kingdom George IV liked this settlement, and so Brighton started developing even faster. The king visited … Read more

The National Museum of Scotland. The National Museum of Scotland is the place where one can learn about the formation of the Scottish landscape, first citizens, the creation of the nation and about the changes, which have happened not only in Scotland, but in the whole country due to various inventions and discoveries. Marvellous art objects and simple everyday life items tell visitors about the Scottish history and the efforts that locals applied to develop their culture and self-consciousness. … Read more

For fans of theatre art this will be a good opportunity to visit the Grand Theatre, it is one of the most beautiful historic buildings in the city. The opening of the theatre took place in 1894, the project of the building worked by a known architect Frank Matcham. The first performance, which was set within the walls of the theatre was "Hamlet"; today, its repertoire includes popular musicals and classical performances. One of the most surprising facts is that the royal theatre building … Read more

Artists will love the Art Gallery Whitworth. It bears the name of its founder, the wealthy engineer D. Whitworth, who is known throughout the world as the creator of a sniper rifle. It was on his donations that the fine art museum was opened. Paintings by famous artists of the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries are presented here. This museum will be interesting for fans of the works of Picasso, Van Gogh and Gauguin to visit. In 2003, the museum lost part of its collection as a result of … Read more

The Trade Guild Halls is an equally attractive site. It is also one of the oldest buildings in York. The building was built in 1357. The initiators of its construction were the wealthiest inhabitants of the city. They decided to create their own religious brotherhood, whose meetings were held in this house. The brotherhood existed until the 16th century. Afterwards, the beautiful building with solemn decoration changed its status many times. Now it has been converted into a museum. Historical … Read more

A great place for a family excursion will be the Glasgow Science Center. It is a large interactive museum where visitors can learn about the most interesting scientific achievements of our time. In fact, the scientific center is a large cultural complex, in which there are several exhibition halls, the largest planetarium in Britain, as well as a state-of-the-art movie theater featuring interesting popular science films. The most beautiful monument of architecture of the 19th century is … Read more

In ancient times, a fortification was raised on the site of the modern city. That fortification belonged to the 9th Roman Legion. The first colony outside the fortification was established in 71 AD and named Lindum. This was a popular place to settle for veteran soldiers. During the archaeological excavations, scientists discovered many proofs of the ancient city that was here. They found a cemetery, several baths, a beautiful fountain, and other ruins of the former Lindum colonia. During the … Read more
