Culture of Reading. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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This is an ancient city, first mentions of which belong to the 8th century. At that time this was a small village, which was mostly developing due to the foundation of the Abbey. However, …
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Ethnic cuisine features an amazing variety of dishes. Local restaurants offer their guests a vast choice of inimitable treats. The city offers as well several eating houses specializing in …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Reading and surroundings
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Public palaces near Reading
♥ Palace 'Basildon Park' , 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Windsor Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Hampton Court Palace' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Syon House' , 45.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Richmond Palace' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' , 50.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Woburn Abbey' , 64.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Basildon Park' , 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Windsor Castle' , 25.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Hampton Court Palace' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Syon House' , 45.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Richmond Palace' , 45.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Blenheim Palace' , 50.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Woburn Abbey' , 64.2 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Reading and around
♥ Art museum 'Christ Church Picture Gallery' Oxford, 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Christ Church Picture Gallery' Oxford, 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Reading
♥ Church of St. Joseph, Southampton, 68.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Chichester, 69.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St. Philip Howard, Arundel, 72.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Portsmouth, 73.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of St. Joseph, Southampton, 68.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Chichester, 69.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of Our Lady and St. Philip Howard, Arundel, 72.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Portsmouth, 73.2 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Reading and near
Castle Woodstock
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”![](../../extreme/img/w300/castle-woodstock_1.jpg)
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Distance from Reading center - 50.9 km.
The ghost of beauty, living in the castle, is considered a good one, and never frightens the people who come to the castle with good intentions. One of the most incredible cases happened in the castle in the 18th century, when the officials wanted to expropriate the whole property as compensation for the owners' big debts. The ghost of Rozamunda has received them extremely unfriendly. The officials were thrown with the stones and watered by the cold water, whose appearance in the narrow corridors remains unexplained until today. Thus the protector's ghost saved the castle's valuable property. Thanks to the unusual case, the collection of antique objects and works of art can be appreciated today. …
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Zaha Hadid House
From the series “Extravagant houses and apartments of designers”![](../../extreme/img/w300/zaha-hadid-house_1.jpg)
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Distance from Reading center - 52.7 km.
A special optical filter system was installed in it. It is connected to the glass panels located on the roof. This design allows filling the rooms with natural daylight even on a rainy day. The variety of unusual shapes and elements in the interior is compensated by the fact that light shades prevail in the apartment. It is also worth noting that considerable attention was paid to natural materials in the process of creating the interior. Many elements of the decor are made of natural light wood. Zaha is very fond of fresh flowers. Elegant bouquets are also an important part of the interior of her apartment. …
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Elevator Without Bottom
From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/elevator-without-bottom_1.jpg)
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Distance from Reading center - 53.8 km.
Against all expectation of the manufacturers proved the elevator without floor as a mostly breathtaking and realistic attraction. A ride with this elevator will have a real mutilation test for people who have claustrophobia or fear of darkness and altitude. Since the opening, the unusual elevator has been one of the most attractive features of the London shopping center. Many tourists visit it especially to make the unusual photos in the elevator. From the outside, the elevator looks quite ordinary, making illusion even more unexpected and impressive. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Reading
Landmarks of culture on Reading map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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