| sightseeing |
Sightseeing in Great Britain A small, yet magical series of isles, Great Britain is teeming with historical attractions and fun, exciting things to do. Starting in London, England, the British Museum houses some of Europe’s most treasured historical collections, nodding to a long imperial past, the surface of which this treasure trove for the lovers-of-antiquity hardly scratches.
The Tate Modern museum is a wonderful place to meet up, if filmmaker Woody Allen has anything to say about it – is much more than merely the collections, but the house that houses them itself. A wonder of modern architecture, the Tate Modern is much more of an experience, than a series of glass cases or framed canvasses. Of course, the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace is a sight to see: try to be there on time though, as these guards tend to be very punctual, at various points throughout the day.
Take a train West from London and stop off at the station just before Bristol; Bath is the second-to-last and by far one of the most beautiful cities in all of Great Britain. Aptly named, Bath was home to soothing mineral springs deified by ancient civilizations and splashed in by peoples as early as the Romans. Such revelry continued through to European aristocracy, and the baths can be enjoyed today, although the bacchant revelry has concentrated itself largely in the Bath pub crawl, back dropped by some of the most breathtaking architecture in Europe.
Between fairytale castles, placidly pastoral farmland and pristine beaches, Wales hosts a robust collection of attractions despite being one of Great Britain’s most underrated destinations. Just north of the Bristol Channel, visitors to Wales will enjoy the Cardiff Castle’s living, breathing testament to over four significant civilizations – including the Normans, Victorians and Romans – and in Swansea fans of Dylan Thomas can see the house in which he was born and penned some of his most turbulent, emotive poetry.
Between the compelling architectural novelty and musical vibrancy of Glasgow and the historic charm of Edinburgh’s castles and other historic attractions, For William, Ben Nevis, the Isle of Skye and more, Scotland offers a wealth of attractions for the eager tourist yearning to head north. Overall, Great Britain is a destination ripe for some of Europe’s most breathtaking and accessible attractions. |
General Information
Gastronomy
Sightseeing
Culture
Weather