Top ten famous tourist attractions in the UK

The full name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, unified under a central government and head of state. Britain is located in the northwest of the European continent, and the British mainland is located in the Great British Isles, surrounded by the North Sea, English Channel, Celtic Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Britain is the world's first industrialized country and a multicultural and open-minded society. London, the capital city, is the largest and most international city in Europe. Britain is a beautiful country with cultural relics and historic sites everywhere, beautiful natural scenery and rich tourism resources. Many cities, such as London, the "Flower of Cities", Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North", the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge, the ancient York City, and Stratford, Shakespeare's hometown, are all famous tourist cities with world reputation.

Britain also has dozens of national parks and scenic reserves such as the Lake District. At present, 14 scenic spots and natural landscapes listed by the United Nations as World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites include the Tower of London. They are all full of characteristics and each is good at its own strengths, and are popular tourist hotspots among tourists.

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace), the royal palace of the United Kingdom. Built in the City of Westminster, it is a four-story square courtyard building. There are more than 600 rooms in the palace, including a ceremony hall, concert hall, banquet hall, gallery, etc. In the square in front of the palace, there is a statue of the Goddess of Victory standing on a high marble stage, shining brightly. The front gate is magnificent, the gold decoration of the outer fence is majestic and solemn, and the embossed of the heavy iron gate creates a very harmonious atmosphere with the palace. Inside the wall, you can see the famous Guards soldiers standing motionless. The surrounding imperial garden covers a vast area, which is a typical British-style garden.

Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 and was first known as Buckingham House, which means "other people's home." In 1762, the royal family bought it and continuously modified and added it, eventually forming this "patch palace" with inconsistent colors and various styles. When the Queen lives in the palace, the royal flag flies high in the center of the palace.

The Royal Palace is a four-story square gray building with a solemn main entrance with royal badges hanging. It is the center of the imperial power. It is surrounded by railings. There are many statues in the square in front of the palace, as well as the Victoria Queen Memorial Hall expanded by Edward VII. The Golden Statue of the Goddess of Victory stands on a high marble platform, shining brightly, as if it is going to fall from the sky. The golden angel on the Statue of Queen Victoria represents the royal family's hope to recreate the glory of the Victorian era.

There are more than 600 halls and rooms in the palace, including ceremony halls, concert halls, banquet halls, galleries, etc. In addition, the imperial garden covers a vast area, with beautiful flowers. If the flag of the British Emperor is flying directly above the palace, it means that the Queen is still in the palace. If not, it means that the Queen is out. Today, the Queen's important state events, such as summoning Prime Ministers and Ministers, receiving and entertaining visiting foreign heads of state or government, and accepting credentials from foreign envoys, are held in the palace. In addition, heads of state who come to the UK for state visits also stay in the palace. The palace was guarded by royal guards in formal attire.

The entire Buckingham Palace is surrounded by iron railings. Outside the iron railings facing the main building of Buckingham Palace, there is a square with a gilded statue of Victoria erected in the center. There are four groups of stone carvings around it. On the west side of the royal palace is the main palace house, the largest of which is the "Royal Ballroom", built in 1850 and built specifically for Queen Victoria.

Giant crystal chandeliers are hung in the hall. The blue living room is regarded as the most elegant room in the palace, with a "command table" made for Napoleon I. After the defeat of Nazareth, Louis XVIII of France presented the table to King George IV, the then British Regent. The white living room is decorated with white and gold. The interior has exquisite furniture and luxurious carpets, most of which are works of art by British and French craftsmen.

Crystal chandeliers are hung in the royal seat, and scenes of the 15th century Wars of the Roses are painted on the top of the surrounding walls. The throne in the middle was used by the current Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, when she was crowned in 1953. The interior also retains the throne of Queen Victoria and the four large seats used by King George IV at the coronation of King George IV. The roof of the palace music room is round and decorated with ivory and gold. Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert often held musical evenings here.

Buckingham Palace currently has three places open to the public: 1. The changing ceremony of the Guards: The changing ceremony of the Royal Guards of Buckingham Palace is held every year from 11:30 to 12:00 a.m. from April to September. In other months, it is held every two days at 11:30. Amid the sound of military music and passwords, various parade performances are held, and guns are raised and salutes are held to each other. A royal atmosphere often attracts passers-by and tourists to watch. It is open to the public in August and September every year, so that ordinary people can take advantage of this time to enter the palace. The open parts of Buckingham Palace include the throne room, concert hall and national restaurant. Tickets are often hard to get, so it is best to apply for an appointment by phone first.

2. The Queen's Art Museum is located on the south side of the palace; the museum houses royal art treasures and has been open to the public since 1962.

3. The Royal Stables (jiü).

Tower Bridge This bridge was completed in 1894 and has the unique elegance of the Victoria period. When ships were still an important means of transportation, the bridge had to take off and take off more than 50 times in a day. However, it only happens once or twice a week now. Only if you are lucky will you be lucky enough to see it.

The tower above the bridge (North Tower) displays the structure of the bridge and the history of bridges in London. The pedestrian bridge corridors on the upper level are all glass windows, allowing you to overlook the beautiful scenery of London. You can take the elevator to reach the exhibition hall. In addition, in the power room on the opposite bank, hydraulic power machines in the past and electric mechanical devices in use now are publicly displayed.

In addition to being excellent in appearance, Big Ben's biggest feature is its accuracy. At the beginning of its construction, the Royal Planetarium required that the first sound of each hour of the clock be accurate to within one second. For this giant clock with a heavy mechanical knocking device and its hands exposed to the wind and rain, this requirement seems too harsh. However, in the end, Big Ben was built as required and performed well. The striking sound of the clock every hour is modeled on St. Mary's Church in Cambridge. The melodious bell is matched with the following words: "May God lead me forward every minute of this hour and use the power of the Lord to protect the peace of our people."

Big Ben, also known as Big Ben, is a large clock located in the 98-meter-high clock tower of the Parliament Building at the northern end of Westminster Abbey in London. Whenever the Parliament holds a meeting, the light above the large clock will light up. This Big Ben represents British classical culture, a symbol of London, and a pride of the British people.

Big Ben has four clock faces, each of which is inlaid with 312 pieces of opalescent glass. Through the glass, the hour hand and minute hand are vaguely visible. In the movie "The Thirty-ninth Steps", the male protagonist hangs on the hour hand of Big Ben with both hands, fighting a desperate struggle with the gangster who made the 0. The minute hand moves every second. It makes people scared.

The person in charge of the clock tower project was named Benjamin Hall, and people called the clock tower "Big Ben" after his pet name. But initially the name was only given to the 13-ton clock in the tower, but now it has become the name of the entire tower. At night, the big clock floats quietly in the night sky under the illumination of the lights, making it even more spectacular to watch from the opposite bank.

Tower of London In 1078, King William built the Tower of White on the site of the Roman castle. Its real purpose was only to create some pressure on the City of London, not really to use it as a fortress for actual combat. In 1285, several walled towers and a moat were built around the area, and since then this medieval defense project has basically not changed much. Although this was once the residence of the main room, it gradually evolved into a prison for imprisonment, torture, and execution.

The most tragic and dark incident occurred in 1483, when the young master Edward V, who ascended the throne at the age of 13, and his brother Richard (11) were imprisoned in the Blood Tower and assassinated. Most people believe that the mastermind was Richard III, who later ascended the throne. Shakespeare once described him as a hunchbacked villain. In addition, there are countless bloody stories that take place in the Tower of London. There are Elizabeth I being imprisoned, Fawkes and his gang being tortured and executed, and the deaths of several spies in the Great War.

Although the Tower of London is full of bloody historical relics, don't stay away from it. There is much to see about the tower. First there was the Tower of Girard, where Elizabeth I and Thomas More were imprisoned. There was also the Rebel's Gate, where prisoners were shipped to bid farewell to the free world. The Green Tower still contains the torture scenes of Lady Joan and Ann Berlin. Naturally, the Blood Tower where the young master Edward V and his brother were assassinated cannot be missed. More interesting is the handwriting engraved on the inner wall of Bochiamputa, from which you can listen to the thoughts of dying prisoners.

In addition, there is another place in the Tower of London. I have to go, this is the Treasure Hall. It contains the largest diamond in the world, called the "Star of the Continent"(weighing 530 carats). In addition, there are Kochenel diamonds presented by the East India Company to Queen Victoria, etc. If you don't feast your eyes here, it will be difficult to have a second chance to meet him.

Holmes Museum, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a world-famous detective. He and his assistant Dr. Watson have led readers to solve countless cases. In the novel, Holmes lives at 221b Baker Street. In 1990, the Sherlock Holmes Museum was established here. The decorations in the museum are based on the plots mentioned in the novel, adding to the authenticity of Holmes's former residence.

The house was originally built in 1815. From 1860 to 1934, it was used for rental. Holmes in the novel lived here from 1881 to 1902. Later, someone bought the house, and it was not until 1990 that this museum, which may be unique in the world, was officially established. The structure of the museum is exactly the same as in the novel, and the careful layout makes visitors feel like being in the scene of the novel.

The first floor is the most important. In front is the study room shared by Holmes and Dr. Watson, and at the back end is connected to Holmes 'bedroom. There, female staff members dressed in Victoria servant costumes enthusiastically introduced and photographed visitors. There are many Forforth "props" displayed in the study, such as deer hunting hats, magnifying glasses, pipes, gas lights, etc. In the corner of the study is Holmes 'unforgettable "chemical laboratory" in the novel-it is actually a desk with various chemical experimental equipment placed on it, and the shelves next to it are filled with bottles and cans containing various chemicals.

second floor used to be Dr. Watson's bedroom. Now, together with the third floor, wax figures of famous characters in the novel are displayed, showing well-known scenes from different novels. These wax figures are the same size as real people and are lifelike. At first glance, you sometimes think they are living people.

The museum also displays letters sent here by people from all over the world to Holmes (who is not believed to be fictional or dead). In addition to greeting letters, some letters even request Holmes to help solve the case. The most recent letter was written in 1999. On the ground floor of the museum, at the exit, is a souvenir shop with various souvenirs related to Holmes.

In the novel, Holmes 'landlord is Mrs. Hudson. The receipt given by the museum after buying the ticket is a proof of accommodation issued by Mrs. Hudson, which is quite interesting. In fact, the walls of the subway Baker Street station are covered with Holmes side portraits. As soon as you leave the subway station, you can see a detective in a Holmes costume handing out business cards. There is also a Holmes Souvenir Shop opposite the museum.

Westminster Abbey This church building is Gothic, with several spires inlaid with stained glass juxtaposed together, making it unique and moving. There is also a crowded cemetery in the middle of the church, where many great figures are buried. Due to the large number of people, the coffin had to be erected and buried underground. In the end, there was no way to find a way to move the great people to St. Paul's Church.

The point-backed chair in front of the altar was used by emperors during their coronation. It is said to be an antique that has been used 700 years ago. There is a large stone under the chair seat, called the "Scone", which was plundered by Edward I in the 13th century. It turned out to be used by the King of Scotland to enthroned the throne. It is said that some people in Scotland today have launched a movement to take this stone back.

In the innermost chapel of Henry VII, side by side are the tragic Queen Mary and the tombs of young Edward V and his brother who were brutally murdered in the Tower of London.

The original meaning of Westminster is the meaning of Western Cathedral. Because this church was located in the west of London 100 years ago, it got its name. There were churches here as early as the 8th century, but it was only after Edward Conqueror built the church that this area became an area of extraordinary status.

Just days after the church was built, the confessor died and there was no heir to the throne. Just as the royal family was arguing endlessly about this, William the Norman came from France and suppressed and conquered England. But how can we show the public that we are the legitimate successor of King Edward? In the end, he decided to hold a grand accession ceremony in the church built by King Edward. So in 1066, William ascended the British throne here. Since then, a total of 40 emperors have ascended the throne here.

St. Paul's Cathedral In 1666, a London fire engulfed the Urban area of London, and the old wooden St Paul's Cathedral was reduced to ashes. Christopher Lane, the master architect who had been sheltered by King Charles II at that time, summarized various reconstruction plans and carefully conceived them. Starting in 1675, it took 35 years to finally build the cathedral as it is today. The church is in Renaissance style and is covered with a huge dome. It is about 11 meters high, about 74 meters wide and about 157 meters deep. The dome has a diameter of 34 meters. This magnificent building is Ryan's finest work.

As long as you step on the broad ladder of the population department, you can't help but be awe-inspiring. Arriving at the center of the building and looking up at the dome from bottom to top, it is dazzling and confusing. Especially the inner choir seats and the patio above the altar have brilliant golden walls and gorgeous, seeming to be a fairyland.

The tombstones of many famous people are placed in the church. There are three places where you can sell tickets to visit. Among them is a Whispering Callerg, where you can hear the whisper of people 32 meters away. From here to the outside of the dome, you can have a panoramic view of London when you climb 530 stairs to the top of the Golden Corridor.

From the population on the right rear side of the cathedral, you can reach the underground mourning hall. Although it is a mourning hall, it is also like an art museum. Here is Henry VIII. The tombs of Admiral Ersen and Ryan.Lane's tombstone is engraved in Latin: "If you want to see his monument, look around." Yes, this cathedral is the best memorial to him.

Kevin Grove Museum of Art is a museum and art gallery in Glasgow, Scotland. It is also Scotland's most popular free tourist attraction, surpassing Edinburgh Castle and the most visited British museum outside London. It is located on Argyle Street in the west end of the city, on the River Kelvin, opposite the similar Kelvin Hall.

Part of the funding for the Kevin Grove Art Museum came from proceeds from the 1888 World's Exhibition held in Kevin Grove Park. The architects were John William Simpson and Milner Allen, and it opened in 1901. It adopts the Spanish Baroque style and follows the Glasgow tradition of using local red sandstone. Although it is a permanent building, it was used as the main building for another World Expo (1901) held in the park. This explains why the building appears upside down. Nowadays, most tourists enter through the back door of the main street, Argyle Street, rather than through the front door of the park.

The museum's collections come mainly from the McLellan Galleries and the Old Kevin Grove Museum in Kevin Grove Park. It has one of the best collections of weapons and armor in the world, as well as a large natural history collection. The art collection includes many excellent European art works, including master painters, French Impressionists, Dutch Renaissance, Scottish color painters and the Glasgow School. The museum houses Salvador Dali's famous work "Christ of Saint John of the Cross". Between 2003 and 2006, the painting was moved to the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.

On July 11, 2006, after three years of closed maintenance, Elizabeth II presided over the reopening of the Kevin Grove Museum of Art. The restoration cost more than £ 28 million, including a new restaurant and a large underground showroom that houses 8000 exhibits.

Henderson Island is located in the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest island among them, covering an area of 37.3k㎡. It is also one of the most remote islands in the South Pacific. It was incorporated into the jurisdiction of the British Pitcairn Islands in 1902. Henderson Island is one of the best preserved examples of a raised atoll ecosystem in the world. This is particularly prominent because the island suffers less interference than other ring-shaped coral islands.

Henderson Island is one of the most remote islands in the South Pacific and the largest island in the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific. Covering an area of 37.3 square kilometers. Henderson Island suffers less disturbance than other atolls, so it maintains the world's best elevated atolls ecosystem. The importance of Henderson Island has been recognized by international organizations and individuals. According to the Natural Heritage Selection Criteria N (III)(IV), in 1988, Henderson Island was included in the World Heritage List.

Due to its remote location and desolate natural environment, Henderson Island is still in an environment unaffected by development. Hundesen Island is famous for its ten endemic plants and four bird species. Archaeologists believe that Polynesians were the earliest residents of the Pitcairn Islands, and their traces on the island can be traced back to the 15th century AD at the latest. But when the Portugal explorer Quelos discovered the islands, the islands were no longer inhabited. In 1767, the British Pitcairn rediscovered the islands and named them after his own name. The largest of these islands is Henderson Island.

On January 15, 1790, nine mutinous crew members of the Bounti and their Tahitian companions fled to the island. They included the rebel leader, the ship's first mate Fletcher Christian and eight other crew members, six Tahitian men and twelve Tahitian women. They carried all the supplies on the Bounty off the ship and set fire to the entire ship. On the island, civil strife soon broke out among the crew. Coupled with the disease, by 1800, only John Adams remained among the mutineers. The British Navy rediscovered the island in 1814, but was moved by the islanders 'history and decided not to arrest the last remaining mutineers.

The island officially became a British colony in 1838. By 1850, the population of the island reached a point where the island could not bear it, and the islanders asked Queen Victoria for help. The Queen approved the islanders 'migration to Norfolk Island. So on May 3, 1856, all 193 island residents began to migrate. But 18 months later, 17 islanders returned to the Pitcairn Islands, and five years later, 27 more returned home. In 1937, the island's population reached a historic peak of 233 people. Since then, large-scale migration activities began, mostly to neighboring New Zealand, keeping the island's population at around 50 people.

Stonehenge Stonehenge), also known as Salisbury Stone Ring, Ring Stone, Temple of the Sun, Prehistoric Stone Table, Stonehenge Stone Lander, Stokenley Stone Circle, etc., is a famous prehistoric cultural temple site in Europe. It is located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It was built around 4000 - 2000 BC (From March to April 2008, British archaeologists found that the accurate construction date of Stonehenge was 4300 years ago, that is, it was built around 2300 BC). In the eyes of the British, this is a sacred place.

This huge stone building complex is located in an open wilderness more than 120 kilometers away from London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It covers an area of about 11 hectares and is mainly composed of many whole pieces of blue sandstone, each weighing about 50 tons. Stonehenge not only has an important position in the history of architecture, but also has great significance in astronomy: its main axis, the ancient road leading to the stone pillars and the rising sun on the morning of the summer solstice are on the same line; in addition, there are also two stones connecting the line pointing in the direction of the winter solstice and sunset. Therefore, people speculate that this was probably built by ancient humans to observe celestial phenomena and can be regarded as the earliest prototype of the observatory.

The main body of Stonehenge consists of dozens of huge stone pillars, arranged in several complete concentric circles. The periphery of Stonehenge is a circular ditch and earthen mound with a diameter of about 90 meters, and the inside is next to 56 circular pits. Because these pits were discovered by British archaeologist John Aubrey, they are also called "Aubrey" pits. The first stone to appear in the area was a piece of sandstone weighing about 5 tons (also known as the "seed stone") located at the "hole" of the circle.

200 years after the stone appeared, several stone pillars were transported from Wales in western England and stood in the center, forming two circles, one large and one small. Archaeologists call it the second phase of Stonehenge. In the latter case, the "seed stones" were removed, and the "Stonehenge" entered the third stage of construction-180 large sandstone rocks were brought in and rearranged with the original bluestone pillars into circular and horseshoe-shaped structures.

In fact, from the existing ruins, people can also see the basic features of the third stage of Stonehenge. It is estimated that with the productivity level at that time, building Stonehenge required at least 30 million hours of labor, equivalent to 10,000 people working for a whole year. The most incredible thing about Stonehenge is the huge stone in the center of the stone circle. The tallest of these huge stones is 8 meters high and weighs nearly 30 tons on average. However, people were surprised to find that many huge stones weighing 7 tons were placed across two vertical pillars. On the stone pillars.