Достопремичательности Великобритании

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The fortress is one of the oldest buildings in England and

The fortress is one of the oldest buildings in England and

one of the most visited attractions in the world. It is included in the UNESCO Heritage List. The Tower was founded in the II century as part of the city's fortifications, and was later completed and fortified by William I and Richard the Lionheart. Currently, the Tower houses a museum, an armory with crown treasures, and historical monuments.

Tower of London

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Leeds Castle It is located on the islands of the Len

Leeds Castle

It is located on the islands of the Len River.

In wartime, it could hold a siege for a long time due to its location. For a long time it was the residence of the kings of England. Currently, it is popular with tourists as a monument of architecture and history. The interior is recreated in the style of a 15th-century castle. Within its walls are exhibited works of art of the XVIII century. The landscaped park has many aviaries with exotic birds.
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Belfast Castle Built in the XIX century on the mountainside. This

Belfast Castle

Built in the XIX century on the mountainside. This gives

tourists the opportunity to explore the city of Belfast from a height of 120 meters. Initially, the castle was located within the city, but after a fire in the XVIII century, the Chichester dynasty decided to build a castle among the picturesque mountains. At the end of the XX century, the castle underwent a major reconstruction. Now it is popular both just for tourists to see it, and for holding special events in it.
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St. Anne's Cathedral The cathedral in Belfast city centre. The construction

St. Anne's Cathedral

The cathedral in Belfast city centre. The construction of

the majestic building was completed in 1904. The architecture of the building combines Romanesque style and classic Irish motifs. During the war years, the cathedral was severely damaged by bombing. The money for the restoration was collected by the parishioners. Tourists will be interested in the beautiful stained glass windows of the cathedral and organ concerts. Services are held every day.
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Powys Castle and Garden The majestic dark pink Powys Castle, built

Powys Castle and Garden

The majestic dark pink Powys Castle, built in

Wales about a thousand years ago, is famous throughout England not only for its "Lady in Black" ghost, but also for its picturesque Italian-style garden. Carved out of the rock terraces, hedges, moss-covered trees, an apple orchard and a tropical greenhouse make up a worthy frame of the medieval structure.
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St. David's Cathedral The Cathedral of St. David's was founded in

St. David's Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. David's was founded in 1181.

The architectural appearance of the building was formed over several centuries. In the XIII century, the Cathedral of St. David underwent significant destruction after an earthquake, in the middle of the XIV-th-the bishop's palace was added to it, in the beginning of the XVI-th there was a Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
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Edinburgh Castle The fortress is located in the city of the

Edinburgh Castle

The fortress is located in the city of the same

name, namely in its central part on the top of the Castle Hill. This attraction in Scotland is one of the main ones, the proof of this is the number of visitors per year. The internal space of the building is divided into three parts – the "courtyard", they are connected by a gate to each other. The main value of the described fortress is represented by a source of drinking water, it is protected by a Well Tower in the Middle Courtyard.
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Stirling Castle It has both historical and architectural significance. The castle

Stirling Castle

It has both historical and architectural significance. The castle is

located on a high hill, surrounded on three sides by deep cliffs.Not so long ago, it was decided to start restoration work in order to return the castle to its former splendor. It is interesting to know that in the XIX century it was partially rebuilt in the baronial style. Legends say that the castle is haunted, which further attracts tourists.