united kingdom
Experience the unique atmosphere of the United Kingdom, with the chance to visit the four countries that make it up: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Being a constitutional monarchy, the UK boasts long traditions and a rich history. In addition to that, it's a vivid cultural scene where you can attend a number of events. Our advice is for you to pay a visit to Stonehenge, the Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, the Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
Sights in unitedkingdom
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Tower Bridge, London
Tower Bridge, along with Big Ben, is one of the iconic symbols of London which has to be visited by every tourist.
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Edinburgh palace, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Palace, or officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, was founded as a monastery and later served as the main residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland.
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Glasgow cathedral, Glasgow
The cathedral has splendid Gothic architecture and is a lovely place not only to attend a service, but also to take some panoramic exterior photos.
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Nottingham at national ice centre, Nottingham
Nottingham Arena, or the so-called National Ice Centre, is set east of the city centre of Nottingham and is also a conference centre and a place where many popular bands hold their concerts.
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York Dungeons, York
York Dungeons is a tourist attraction built in the mid-eighties, after the great success of the London Dungeon.
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IN AND AROUND UNITED KINGDOM
TOP DESTINATIONS
London, United Kingdom
London, the capital of England, is one of the world�s leading cities with huge influence....
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, features medieval architecture with many stone buildings, and is home....
Set in the north-western part of England, lying along the coast of the Irish Sea,....
A small seaside resort on the southern coast of England, Bournemouth, with its special spa....
One of the major cities of the United Kingdom, Manchester is located in the centre....
Torquay, United Kingdom
A beautiful town in the English county of Devon, Torquay is a modern seaside resort....
USEFUL FACTS
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CapitalLondon
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GovernmentConstitutional monarchy
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Area244,820 sq km
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Population60,209,500
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ClimateTemperate
-modified by North Atlantic Current-more than one-half of the days are overcast
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Calling Code+44
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