| Ranging
from the Lake District in the North to the Channel
Islands in the South, and from the green hills in
the East to the rustic magic of Cornwall in the
Southwest, England offers a great variety of landscapes.
And what to say of its cities, cradles of the Industrial
Revolution and of an impressive cultural legacy.
England offers to the visitor an incredible variety
of unforgettable experiences, each one of them different
from the previous one. If you want to learn more
about Tourism
in England, please click here.
Bath
The archaeological excavations have demonstrated
that the thermal waters of the zone have been
used by men for more than 10.000 years. In the
65 AC the Romans erected a bath complex and a
temple dedicated to Minerva the goddess. By the
18th century, the city became a place of recreation
for the English aristocracy, which commissioned
architects to remodel the structures. The Great
Bath has a Roman paving and is surrounded by 19th
century arches. Underground passages allow the
visitors to cross the ruins of some of the smaller
baths and old heating systems.
York
York is a medieval city, with walls that date
from the 13th century, one of the few remaining
European medieval fortifications. Its magnificent
cathedral, medieval side streets and the attractive
stroll in the shore of the river (full of pubs
and bars) make it an ideal place to disconnect
of the outer world and enjoy.
Stratford-upon-Avon
This city is birthplace of the greatest writer
in English history: William Shakespeare. There
the tourist can visit the five 16th century houses
related to the author and his family. There it’s
possible to found rare pieces of furniture and
domestic articles of the Tudor time. Others of
the attractions of the city are the Teddy Bear
Museum, the Butterflies Farm and the Stratford
Brass Rubbing Centre, a museum dedicated to the
polished bronze and its history.
Windsor Castle
One of the official residences of the Queen and
the Royal Family, it has been in use for more
than 900 years. Originally constructed for William
the Conqueror, it guarded the entrance to London.
There can be found works of some of the Old Masters
like Rembrandt, Rubens, Holbein and Van Dyck,
in addition to excellent French and English furniture
and porcelain. There is also the doll house of
Queen Mary, a 1:12 scale model, complete with
furniture, decorations, electricity and running
water.
London
In the 18th century, Dr. Johnson said a phrase
that would become famous with time: “When
a man is tired of London he is tired of life;
for there is in London all that life can afford".
This cosmopolitan city has something special for
each one of its visitors. A brief description
of all the attractions offered by this city could
begin by the modern bars in Battersea, the British
Museum (one of greatest tourist attractions in
the city) and the spicy Caribbean flavor that
floats all over the Brixton streets, follow with
the attractive street market in Camden, the banking
center in Square Mile, the old steel and glass
fruit market in Covent Garden and the wharves
zone, seat of the London Tower and the Tower Bridge.
In the outskirts the tourist can visit Greenwich,
seat of the Greenwich Mean Time and length 0º;
Hampstead, a hoisted suburb and home of many poets,
actors and playwrights of all the times; or Wimbledon,
seat of the tennis championship of the same name.
And these are just some of the many attractions
that the city offers. The best thing to do is
to leave yourself go by its streets and to enjoy
the exciting variety that always characterized
London. Click here if you want more information
about Tourism
in London.
Liverpool
Located in the northwest coast of England, the
Merseyside offers a great variety of attractive
places for the visitor. Liverpool, located in
the heart of this region, is one of the few cities
of truly world-wide fame, especially because of
The Beatles and soccer. The city also offers an
extraordinary tour by its historical legacy, from
the Albert Dock to the two cathedrals located
in Hope Street. Liverpool has the bigger Anglican
cathedral in the world, whereas the Metropolitan
cathedral, with a more modern aspect, offers a
memorable inner design. In the outskirts is the
Knowsley Safari Park, where the visitor can approach
lions, giraffes or elephants, and see specimens
of little common species. For more information
about Tourism
in Liverpool, click here.
Manchester
Famous by its soccer team (Manchester United)
and by its vibrant and revolutionary musical scene
(the city saw the birth of bands like The Smiths,
Echo & the Bunnymen or Inspiral Carpets, among
many others), Manchester offers to the visitor
all the glory and splendor of its past as the
first industrial city. Among the many attractions
that this city offers to the visitor, there’s
the exciting nightlife, one of the greater Chinese
communities in England, and a great center full
of shops, reconstructed after the IRA attack in
1996. For more data about Tourism
in Manchester, please click here.
Brighton
Brighton rises in the South coast of England and
is blessed with a sunny and warm weather. Is known
as "London-by-the-sea", and in the summer
many people enjoy their many facilities (bars,
restaurants, clubs, etc) dedicated to leisure.
It doesn’t matter what the visitor is looking
for, in Brighton surely will find it. Either you
want to go shopping (Churchill Square Mall is
one of the best options), to take a walk, or to
go on a pub crawl, you can always count on find
a place where to do it.
One of the greater attractions is the Brighton
Pier, formerly the Palace Pier, an enormous wharf
and amusement park. In their outskirts, and throughout
the coast, there are volley and basket courts,
areas of game, and many bars and restaurants with
a view to the sea.
Lake District
Is one of the most beautiful England regions,
and the muse of some of the great works of Wordsworth.
Is settled at the imposing bottom of the Cumbrian
mountains, with small towns, villages and magical
valleys scattered all around.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is the most important prehistoric monument
of England. There are many theories about their
function and intention: from the ones that say
that it was a druidic temple for the adoration
of the sun to those which postulate it like an
astronomical calendar. Many of the stones were
transported from a considerable distance, a true
engineering work if it is considered that it was
constructed towards the 3100-2300 BC.
Tourism
in England
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