England is a small country, but it has a huge amount to offer. There are beautiful historical sites, breathtaking nature and wonderful beaches. Are you curious which places you really should not miss during your vacation to England? We have listed 6 places you must visit when you are in England.
Big Ben
Big Ben is an iconic clock tower in the English capital of London. Officially, the 96-meter-high clock tower at the Palace of Westminster is called the Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is the name of the cast iron clock in the clock tower. This clock has been through a lot and endured the Blitz, pays a stately tribute every year on National Remembrance Day and rings in the New Year every year.
Tower Bridge
London's famous 244-meter-long Tower Bridge has been connecting the banks of the River Thames since 1894. From the elevated Walkways, you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of London. You observe life far below you through the glass floor. During a visit to Tower Bridge, you'll learn more about this structure and get a peek into the magnificent Victorian engine rooms of the still working bridge.
Roman Baths in Bath
Located in the beautiful historic city of Bath, you will find the Roman Baths. Almost 2,000 years ago, Romans gathered here to swim, chat with each other and get pampered. The original Roman baths were built around 60-70 BC, but it was more than a bathing and spa complex for the Romans. It was also an important religious site.
Long before the Romans came here, the bubbling mineral-rich water was considered a healing spring by the Celts and the sacred place dedicated to Sul, goddess of spring, fertility and healing. The Romans had their own gods they believed in, but out of prudence did not want to offend the Celtic goddess too much. Especially for this occasion, they invented a new goddess: Minerva Sulis.
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world. The beautiful campus consists of Gothic buildings, spacious administration halls and Victorian squares. Here you will walk the same paths as famous alumni Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Byron.
Be sure to take a boat trip in a "punt," a boat with a square bow and flat bottom, down the Cam River. This is a unique way to see all kinds of sights and be close to nature.
Oxford
Another wonderful university city to visit in England is Oxford. This authentic city is full of historic buildings and has a very rich history and culture. Oxford is the oldest university city in England and, along with Cambridge, is known as one of the best places to study in the world.
Does your heart beat faster with books? Then you must take a look at the Bodleian Library. This is after, the British Library, the largest library in all of England. Here you will find about 12 million books housed in an impressive building.
Lake District National Park
A beautiful piece of nature is the Lake District National Park. This is the largest national park in England and here you will find, among other things, the highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and the deepest lake, Wastwater. Go hiking, biking, swimming, boating and much more here. The picturesque villages, such as Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere, are well worth a visit.
The famous poet William Wordsworth found inspiration for his romantic poems here, and William Shakespeare is said to have performed at Rufford Old Hall. As such, the special setting oozes with history.
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