United Kingdom

The United Kingdom

The Largest Empire in History and its Dominant Influences

The sovereign state with the symbol of the monarch underlined in the national anthem “God save the Queen” represented the world’s foremost power especially during the 19th and 20th century. A constitutional monarchy including England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the United Kingdom is famous for being the largest empire in history influencing in culture, language and legal systems many of its former colonies. Home of Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist of all time and personalities which have written history in all domains, the country personified as Britannia can be described as inspirational and distinctive.

Take a tour on the famous Red Double Decker buses or explore London, the largest financial center in the world taking a symbolic black cab. Offer yourself the pleasure of visiting must see attractions like the Gothic Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, the place of coronation of monarchs or the oh so famous Buckingham Palace. Take pictures of the traditional Royal guards or while taking a spin on the appealing London Eye. Visit UK’s 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Stonehenge and the Canterbury Cathedral as two of the most famous. Breathe in the medieval in the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Scotland; revive the times of kings and knights in the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Wales or listen to the legends about the formation of the basalt columns at the mysterious Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.

Drive on the right side of the road, order a meal of fish ‘n chips and enjoy the afternoon tea in the charismatic United Kingdom.

The British Territory That Saw Off The World’s Explorers: Gibraltar

At the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula is the British Territory of Gibraltar (since 1704). Mostly everyone knows its landmark, the famous Rock of Gibraltar which European Explorers sailed past in the Mediterranean on their way to conquer (... in: United Kingdom, Europe

The Daffodil of South West England: Isles Of Scilly

The Isles of Scilly featured as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of South West England are an archipelago where blooming daffodils are a symbol, the countryside is the home of numerous bird species and the nature here has won the Area of... in: United Kingdom

The Academic Capital of Mid Wales: Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth coloqually known as Aber has been a famous cultural link between North and South Wales gaining worlwide reputation ever since the 19... in: United Kingdom

The Building You Can Feel: Eilean Donan Castle

If you have seen the film “Highlander” and were captivated by the postcard-perfect scene of an ancient castle perched on a small island, then you must know that it was shot in the most photographed castle in Scotland. Eilean Donan Castle has a... in: United Kingdom

Fun Is In the Air: Bristol Kite Festival

Once a year, the sky filled with colors that delight the eyes. The Bristol Kite Festival is once a year event the brings to the sky with various spectrums of color in creative designs that is sure to arouse imagination and fantasy of everyone who... in: United Kingdom

Duncan MacCloud's Territory: Isle Of Skye

There was a television series in the 1990’s called “Highlander”. The main character, Duncan MacCloud, was an immortal born in the 15th century in the Scottish Highlands living in present day.

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The Land’s End: John O’ Groats

If it were said that it would take two to three months to arrive in the Scottish town of John O’ Groats, would you believe it? In today’s modern, super charged, instant society it would seem down right unthinkable.

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On The Dorset Coast, Everything From Castles To Bond (James Bond): Dorset Coast

Right off the English Channel in Southwest England extends the Dorset Coast. Over one million visitors a year come to the Dorset Coast to take in the area's natural beauty and the region's historical sites, including castles.

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The fantastic world of wizards, dragons, Excalibur and Robin Hood: Gwynedd Castles

There is nothing that says Wales in the United Kingdom better than its castles. Ok, maybe the Welsh boxing legend Joe Calzaghe, but that’s another story altogether. Oh, and maybe the Prince of Wales, too (if he MUST be added to the list).

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The “Remnant of Chaos” : Giant’s Causeway

“When the world was molded and fashioned out of formless chaos, this must have been a bit over- a remnant of chaos”. This is how 19th century English novelist William Thackeray referred to the Giant’s Causeway. Owned and managed by the National... in: United Kingdom

Older, larger and more exciting than Stonehenge!: Avebury henge

Avebury henge is composed of different stone circles, mounds, and two great main avenues. In the 14th century, many of the original stones were removed or destroyed, due to Christian intolerance towards pagan religions and rituals, then to... in: United Kingdom, Europe

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