The English Gothic architectural style dominated the period between 1180 and 1520. Perhaps the most impressive examples of English Gothic architecture are England’s medieval cathedrals. Besides, there are outstanding palaces, castles and other immense buildings which wear the characteristics of this style. Important examples of this style are several parish churches, too. If you are a fan of architecture, this article was written to you. Read on to find out which are the most beautiful Eng... [ read more ]
Scotland is a spectacular country! If you have ever thought of visiting it, don’t waste your time! This is the right moment to do it, as the season of vacations has arrived. I guarantee you will fall in love with Scotland and surely will want to turn back to this beautiful country! Whatever your preferences are, you won’t be disappointed. There is a huge amount of attractions worth visiting in Scotland. Whether you love nature or culture, you will surely find the perfect attractions for yo... [ read more ]
The country of Scotland occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain, being bordered with England to the south, the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Irish Sea to the southwest. Scotland lies on a surface of 78,772 km2. If you decide to visit the country, I am sure you won’t be bored, as it has hundreds of natural or cultural attractions. There are so many things to see and to do in Scotland, that you would need several weeks to spend in ... [ read more ]
The impressive city of Bath is located in the county of Somerset, in the south-western part of England. This World Heritage City offers the visitors a unique experience with its richness and diversity, amazing architecture and gorgeous attractions. There are dozens of things to see and do in Bath, so if you decide to visit it, take your time and don’t be hurried! Enjoy your walks through the beautiful streets of the city, the Roman bath, the restaurants and the historical atmosphere of Jane... [ read more ]
The country of Wales is situated in the south-western part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the country of England to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea to the west and the Bristol Channel to the south. Wales is one of the United Kingdom’s most attractive countries, it has gorgeous landscapes, with about 1.200 km of coastline and beautiful mountainous areas. There are also about 50 islands that lie off the mainland, the largest being Anglesey, in the north-western part. B... [ read more ]
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as its name sais, includes the island of Great Britain and the north-eastern part of the island if Ireland and many smaller islands. It consists of four administrative territories: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is one of the most beautiful countries of the world owing to its natural and cultural heritage. There are several places you should visit in the United Kingdom, especially the spectacular histo... [ read more ]
As we all know, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The region’s landscape is picturesque, but it has a rich cultural heritage, too. If you think only of its capital city, Belfast or the beautiful cities of Newcastle, Enniskillen, Portadown or Antrim, you will surely want to visit the country on your next holiday. Once you get there, make sure you visit some of these towns, but don’t forget about Northern Ireland’s most impressive castles. Some of these are medieval castles a... [ read more ]
Surely everyone heard about Stonehenge, the famous prehistoric circular setting of standing stones set within earthworks, which is located in the county of Wiltshire, United Kingdom. More precisely Stonehenge is about 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. It was constructed in three phases and its age is estimated to 5000 years. We don’t know the reason it was built for, but there are speculations on it that range from human sacrifice to astronomy. The monument is owned by... [ read more ]
The Bard is not only the most famous English writer in the entire history of western literature, but also an author whose writings are timeless and just as enjoyable now as they were centuries ago. Shakespeare seems to become more and more popular and appreciated as time passes, and you hardly have to be a literature major anymore to find pleasure in reading his plays or poetry. If you love the works of Shakespeare or even if you are just a casual fan who would like to see the places that ar... [ read more ]
Liverpool is more often than not associated with football and music (after all, it is the hometown of FC Liverpool, and famous British bands like Echo and the Bunnymen or the Beatles), but nightlife, shopping and music is not all that recommends this amazing city. Liverpool has always been a city of culture, and it can boast of a really exciting history as a port city. The city has amazing museums, monuments, and landmarks, so sightseeing around Liverpool can take some time if you want to se... [ read more ]
