United Kingdom is island country in north-western Europe,surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and it is governed by a constitutional monarchy. The United Kingdom tourism attracts millions of tourists around the world,it is the world's 8th most visited country in 2015 with more than 36 million tourists visitors. The country features scenic views of countrysides,beautifully crafted castles,world renowned architecture designs,and some UNESCO heritages sites.
List of Places in the United Kingdom;
1) Tower of London a historical castle located in the northern bank of Thames River in central london. It was founded in 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England,and the White Tower was build by William the Conqueror in 1078. The Tower is a complex of several buildings,set within two concentric rings and defensive wall and a moat. The Tower was expanded and renovated several times especially in the 12th and 13th centuries and was used primary as a grand royal palace as his prominent role in the English History. It also served as a prison in the 1100 until 1952,the Crown Jewel of London houses in the Tower. Today,the Tower of London is one of the country's most popular tourists attraction.
2) Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire,England. Used as a burial mounds in the early years,human bones were discovered in its surrounding, archaeologists believed it was first build in the 3,000 B.C. to 2,000 B.C. The site is surrounded by large standing stones in circular formations. Today,the Stonehenge and it's surrounding were listed by UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Tourist visited the sites for its historical importance and incredible structures.
3)Palace of Westminster lies in the northern bank of River Thames in central London area,it is used as a meeting place for the House of Commons and House Lords. The Palace was first used by the Royal Family in the eleventh century as the primary residence of the King of England,but the palace was destroyed by fire in 1512,after that it was used by the Parliament of England. The Palace features three main towers,the largest and tallest is the Victoria Tower located in south-western corner of the Palace. At the base of the Tower is the Sovereign's Entrance,used by the monarch whenever entering the Palace to open the Parliament or other occasions. Elizabethan Tower or known worldwide as the Big Ben lies in the north end of the Palace,it is were the Great Clock of Westminster is located. The shortest of the three Towers is the octagonal Central Tower stands in the central building. The Palace of Westminster and The Big Ben is famous worldwide and it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in London,and is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its neighbouring sites.
4)Buckingham Palace is the official residence and the administrative headquarters for the monarch of the United Kingdom,located in the City of Westminster. Build and owned by the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 as a private site,it was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. At the rear of the Palace is the park-like garden,together with the lake is the largest private garden in London. In 1837,Buckingham Palace become the principal royal residence after the ascension of Queen Victoria,who was the first monarch to reside there. The Palace a popular tourist attraction in London.
5)Lake District located in the countryside of Cumbrai,England is the second largest National Park in the United Kingdom. It is home to England's highest mountain the Scafell Pike,978 metres (3,209 feet),the Wastwater Lake is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet (79 m),and the Windermere Lake is the largest natural lake in England. Tourism in the area are booming and it is one of the country's popular spots and the most visited National Park in the United Kingdom,famous for its scenic view,tourist can relax and enjoy the panoramic views of mountains and lakes surrounding the park.
6)London Eye is a giant ferris wheel located in South Bank of River Thame in London. The structure is a 443 feet (135 metres) tall,it is Europe's tallest ferris wheel,and offer the highest public viewing point in London. The wheel's 32 sealed and air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsules can carry 25 passengers. The London Eye was formally opened for the paying public on March 2000,until then the London Eye is the most popular paid tourist attraction in London.
7)Eden Project located in Cornwall,England are collection of thousands of plants species from different diverse climates and environment that is placed inside two Biomes. Tropical Biomes,is it used were tropical plants are grown and kept in moisture level and tropical temperature. It covers an area of 1.56 ha (3.9 acres),measuring 55 m (180 ft). Mediterranean Biomes houses familiar warm temperature and arid plants that are grown in this environment. It covers an area of 0.654 ha (1.6 m). The Dome also features an outside Botanical Garden which has display of many plants native to United Kingdom.
8)Windsor Castle originally build in the 11th century by William the Conqueror,located in Windsor,Berkshire. It is now the residence of the royal family of the United Kingdom,it is the longest occupied palace in Europe and the largest inhabited castle in the world. It is a popular tourist attraction were visitors can experienced the unique architecture of the castle,it also host for visiting state diplomats.
9)Giant's Causeway is located in the County Antrim on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland. The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns,it is made of solidified molten lava and cooled down this is he result of ancient volcanic eruptions. The Giant's Causeway is one of the most visited tourist attraction in Northern Ireland and one of the best places to visit for its panoramic scenes and landscapes.
10)Edinburgh Castle is a historical fortress with 1,100 years history,located in the top of the Castle Rock in the City of Edinburgh,capital of Scotland,United Kingdom. Build since at least the Iron Age,around 2nd century A.D.,the castle was also used by the Scottish royal family in the 12th century and a military baracks with large garrison in the 17th century. It is Scotland most visited tourist attraction,and it is also a military site. The castle features several facilities including cafe,restaurant, souvenir shop,among others.
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2) Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire,England. Used as a burial mounds in the early years,human bones were discovered in its surrounding, archaeologists believed it was first build in the 3,000 B.C. to 2,000 B.C. The site is surrounded by large standing stones in circular formations. Today,the Stonehenge and it's surrounding were listed by UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Tourist visited the sites for its historical importance and incredible structures.
3)Palace of Westminster lies in the northern bank of River Thames in central London area,it is used as a meeting place for the House of Commons and House Lords. The Palace was first used by the Royal Family in the eleventh century as the primary residence of the King of England,but the palace was destroyed by fire in 1512,after that it was used by the Parliament of England. The Palace features three main towers,the largest and tallest is the Victoria Tower located in south-western corner of the Palace. At the base of the Tower is the Sovereign's Entrance,used by the monarch whenever entering the Palace to open the Parliament or other occasions. Elizabethan Tower or known worldwide as the Big Ben lies in the north end of the Palace,it is were the Great Clock of Westminster is located. The shortest of the three Towers is the octagonal Central Tower stands in the central building. The Palace of Westminster and The Big Ben is famous worldwide and it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in London,and is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its neighbouring sites.
4)Buckingham Palace is the official residence and the administrative headquarters for the monarch of the United Kingdom,located in the City of Westminster. Build and owned by the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 as a private site,it was acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. At the rear of the Palace is the park-like garden,together with the lake is the largest private garden in London. In 1837,Buckingham Palace become the principal royal residence after the ascension of Queen Victoria,who was the first monarch to reside there. The Palace a popular tourist attraction in London.
5)Lake District located in the countryside of Cumbrai,England is the second largest National Park in the United Kingdom. It is home to England's highest mountain the Scafell Pike,978 metres (3,209 feet),the Wastwater Lake is the deepest lake in England at 258 feet (79 m),and the Windermere Lake is the largest natural lake in England. Tourism in the area are booming and it is one of the country's popular spots and the most visited National Park in the United Kingdom,famous for its scenic view,tourist can relax and enjoy the panoramic views of mountains and lakes surrounding the park.
6)London Eye is a giant ferris wheel located in South Bank of River Thame in London. The structure is a 443 feet (135 metres) tall,it is Europe's tallest ferris wheel,and offer the highest public viewing point in London. The wheel's 32 sealed and air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsules can carry 25 passengers. The London Eye was formally opened for the paying public on March 2000,until then the London Eye is the most popular paid tourist attraction in London.
7)Eden Project located in Cornwall,England are collection of thousands of plants species from different diverse climates and environment that is placed inside two Biomes. Tropical Biomes,is it used were tropical plants are grown and kept in moisture level and tropical temperature. It covers an area of 1.56 ha (3.9 acres),measuring 55 m (180 ft). Mediterranean Biomes houses familiar warm temperature and arid plants that are grown in this environment. It covers an area of 0.654 ha (1.6 m). The Dome also features an outside Botanical Garden which has display of many plants native to United Kingdom.
8)Windsor Castle originally build in the 11th century by William the Conqueror,located in Windsor,Berkshire. It is now the residence of the royal family of the United Kingdom,it is the longest occupied palace in Europe and the largest inhabited castle in the world. It is a popular tourist attraction were visitors can experienced the unique architecture of the castle,it also host for visiting state diplomats.
9)Giant's Causeway is located in the County Antrim on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland. The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns,it is made of solidified molten lava and cooled down this is he result of ancient volcanic eruptions. The Giant's Causeway is one of the most visited tourist attraction in Northern Ireland and one of the best places to visit for its panoramic scenes and landscapes.
10)Edinburgh Castle is a historical fortress with 1,100 years history,located in the top of the Castle Rock in the City of Edinburgh,capital of Scotland,United Kingdom. Build since at least the Iron Age,around 2nd century A.D.,the castle was also used by the Scottish royal family in the 12th century and a military baracks with large garrison in the 17th century. It is Scotland most visited tourist attraction,and it is also a military site. The castle features several facilities including cafe,restaurant, souvenir shop,among others.
Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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