Tourists often refer to Elizabeth’s clock tower at the Palace of Westminster as Big Ben. However, originally only the largest bell of the six others in the clock was so called, weighing 13 tons.
Tower Bridge
One of the main and recognizable landmarks of the capital of England. Over 40,000 people use the suspension drawbridge every day to get to the other side of the Thames. The total length of the bridge is 244 meters.
Roman baths in Bath
A well-preserved Roman complex designed for public bathing. Includes several pagan temples built in the first century. When constructing the baths, the builders used water systems that took into account the weather conditions.
Hadrian’s Wall
A monument of Roman defenses. It is a 118 km long and 6 meters high fortified wall. It was built in 122 AD to defend against barbarian tribes.
Westminster Abbey
An iconic place for the royal dynasty of the British monarchy. Coronations are held here, as are the tombs of the rulers. Also in the Abbey in the “Poets’ Corner” are buried many famous writers and poets of the country – Charles Dickens
Warwick Castle
Medieval castle. Its visit will be an unusual attraction for any tourist. The restorers recreated the interior to the smallest detail.
Stonehenge
This archaeological site is considered one of the most mystical in the world. Scientists still disagree about the purpose of the building.
Albert Dock
A complex of port buildings and warehouses in Liverpool. They are located along the perimeter of a rectangular bay. The large warehouse buildings are built of dark brick.
Yorkshire Valleys
A national park of more than 1,500 km² was founded in 1952. A third of the park is covered by heather swamps. The dense forests in the rest of the area are birches, oaks, ash and mountain ash.
Wallaton Hall
Renaissance palace. In the early twentieth century, the authorities of Nottingham bought the building and placed there a natural history museum. The palace is located in a 500-acre park with a picturesque lake.