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Geography, sights , national parks and other places of interest

Explore the historical landmarks of the UK, from the Tower of London to Edinburgh Castle. Discover the rich heritage of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in this comprehensive guide.

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Geography, sights , national parks and other places of interest

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  1. Geography, sights, national parks and other places of interest Martin Polák Ondřej Veselý

  2. Sights in England

  3. The Tower of London

  4. The Tower of London • By William theConqueror • Buildingstarted in 1076 • Served as anarmoury, treasury, menagerie, homeoftheRoyalMint, and thehomeoftheCrownJewels • Since 1988 in the UNESCO List ofWorldHeritageSites

  5. Tower Bridge

  6. Tower Bridge • Suspension bridge over the River Thames • Connects Tower Hamlets and Southwark • Open in 1894 • Length: 244 metres • Height: 65 metres

  7. The Palace of Westminster

  8. The Palace of Westminster • A.k.a. The Houses of Parliament • Built in the 11th century, demolished in 1834, rebuilt in 1840 – 1870 • In UNESCO along with Westminster Abbey • Big Ben

  9. Westminster Abbey

  10. Westminster Abbey • Anglican • Mainly Gothic • Traditional place of coronation and royal burial site • Original church dates back to the 10th century, the building of the present church started in the 13th century

  11. Buckingham Palace

  12. Buckingham Palace • The residence and primary workplace of British monarchs • Originally bulit for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703, the royal palace since 1837 (Queen Victoria)

  13. St Paul‘s Cathedral

  14. St Paul‘s Cathedral • Anglican • EnglishBaroque • Theoriginalchurchwasbuilt in the 7th century, rebuilt by Normans in the 10th century, ruined by the Great Fireof London, thebuildingoftoday‘scathedraldatesback to 1675 – 1720

  15. Hampton Court Palace

  16. Hampton Court Palace • Royal palace in London • Originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in 1514 • King William III rebuilt it massively. • It has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century.

  17. Notable museums in London • National Gallery • Natural History Museum • Madame Tussauds

  18. Royal Pavilion, Brighton

  19. Royal Pavilion, Brighton • Former royal residence • Built in 1787 for George, Prince of Wales • Blend of British and oriental architecture (Indo-Saracenic)

  20. Windsor Castle

  21. Windsor Castle • Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror • One of 3 currently official royal residences • The second largest inhabited castle in the world (54,835 m2)

  22. Roman Baths, Bath

  23. Roman Baths, Bath • Natural thermal water baths • Used for more than 2000 years • The water in the centre is unsafe for bathing or drinking, but there are places with clean spa water for drinking

  24. Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Park

  25. Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Park • Ruins of a Cistercian monastery • Built in the 12th century, dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII • In the UNESCO list since 1986

  26. Churches in Canterbury

  27. Canterbury Cathedral • The cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury • Mainly Gothic • Founded in 597, destroyed by fire, rebuilt 1070 – 1077 by Normans, last major modification in 1834

  28. St Augustine‘s Abbey • Ruins of a Benedictine monastery • Founded in 598 • Dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538 • The premises are partly used by the nearby King‘s School

  29. St Martin‘s Church • Founded in the 6th century • The oldest church in English-speaking world • In UNESCO since 1988 along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine‘s Abbey

  30. Durham Castle and Cathedral

  31. Durham Castle and Cathedral • Anglican cathedral • Castle used by Durham University since the 19th century • Both built by Normans in the 11th century • In UNESCO since 1986

  32. Blenheim Palace

  33. Blenheim Palace • Principal residence of the dukes of Marlborough • One of the England‘s largest country houses • Built beetween 1705 and 1722 • Admitted to UNESCO in 1987

  34. Sights in Scotland

  35. Edinburgh Castle

  36. Edinburgh Castle • Built on the plug of an extinct volcano (Castle Rock) in the 12th century • The most of the original buildings were destroyed by artillery bombardment in the 16th century and were then rebuilt

  37. Eilean Donan

  38. Eilean Donan Castle • Built in the 13th century on the tidal island of the same name • Connected with the main land by a footbridge since its restoration in the 20th century

  39. Stirling Castle

  40. Stirling Castle • Built on a crag in 12th century, but most buildings are from the 18th century • Before the formation of the UK served as the coronation place for Scottish kings and queens

  41. Sights in Wales

  42. Caernarfon Castle

  43. Caernarfon Castle • The original castle from the 11th century rebuilt by king Edward I in the 13th century • Until 15th century the centre of Wales • Investitures of the Prince of Wales take place here

  44. Conwy Castle

  45. Conwy Castle • Built by Edward I in the 13th century • Destroyed in 1665, reconstructed in the 19th century • In UNESCO along with Caernarfon Castle

  46. Caerphilly Castle

  47. Caerphilly Castle • The second largest castle in the UK • Built in the 13th century by Normans • Water defences • Partly demolished

  48. Sights in Northern Ireland

  49. St Patrick‘s Cathedral, Armagh

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