May 14, 2011
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Tower of London – Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint, Royal Zoo and jewel house | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More There are four World Heritage Sites that are among the leading sights of London, and of those the Tower of London provides arguably the […]
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May 13, 2011
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Westminster Abbey – a large, mainly Gothic church, in London | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More One of the sights of London that is sure to receive many more visitors than usual over the next year is Westminster Abbey. Millions around the world watched on TV on April 29 […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom, Virtual Travel
May 12, 2011
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Buckingham Palace – one of the most prestigious and interesting sights of London | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More You might not be able to get to meet the Queen, but it’s possible to see where she lives. Yes, Buckingham Palace is one of the most prestigious and […]
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May 9, 2011
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Trafalgar Square & Nelson’s Column – the vibrant heart of London | United Kingdom Updated: August 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Trafalgar Square is the vibrant heart of London and the best starting point for exploration of its central part – right in the neighbourhood there is the government district of Whitehall with […]
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May 8, 2011
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Carisbrooke Castle – the place where King Charles I was imprisoned | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Carisbrooke Castle is situated on the outskirts of Newport, Isle of Wight in England. Castle, which history is more than a thousand years old, offers an unforgettable experience in the form of […]
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May 6, 2011
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The London eye – the best view of London | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More The London Skyline is one that is known all over the World with ancient buildings such as the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster instantly recognisable. While new modern tourist destinations such […]
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April 26, 2011
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Top sights to see in London – United Kingdom Updated: December 16, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More London is not only England’s capital but also the biggest city in Western Europe. A huge sprawling, buzzing metropolis that offers the budding traveller a wide range of activates to keep them occupied. But like […]
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April 16, 2011
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Leeds Castle – one of the most beautiful and romantic castles in Europe | United Kingdom Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More England has lots of ancient castles which form the character of the landscape. There are about a thousand in the country. The reason why so many lies in England is […]
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March 16, 2011
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The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is Northern Ireland’s most thrilling short walk — a 20-metre-long suspension bridge swaying 30 metres above the churning Atlantic Ocean, connecting the mainland coast of County Antrim to the tiny rocky island of Carrickarede. Originally erected by salmon fishermen over 350 years ago, today the bridge is one of the Causeway […]
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March 9, 2011
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Windsor Castle in England – the longest-occupied castle in Europe Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | 3 Replies More Windsor Castle is the medieval castle and the oldest royal residence in Great Britain. It is located in the southeastern part of the country, about 10km west of London. Windsor Castle dates from the […]
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