Tower Bridge Tower Bridge in London When you travel to London, you will surely see the Tower Bridge, one of the great icons of the British capital. This popular drawbridge over the River Thames, which was built at the end of the 19th century, stands out for its two large towers with neo-Gothic architecture linked by a walkway.
Read MoreHalf-timbered houses in Canterbury in the south of England Near London you have the possibility to make several very interesting excursions. One of the most attractive, without a doubt, is to go to Canterbury, a very beautiful medieval town that is only 90 kilometers south of the British capital. The origin of Canterbury dates back to Roman times, and on your visit, in addition to enjoying the beauty of its medieval houses and corners, you can see the imposing Gothic cathedral.
Read MoreWestmister Abbey in London Do you know that in London you can visit two Westmister cathedrals? Indeed, in one of the most central neighborhoods of London, that of Westmister, you have two great temples that are known as Westmister cathedrals. Or to be more precise, on the one hand, in front of the Parliament building, you have the most important temple in London, Westmister Abbey, which is the great cathedral of England's Protestant church in the capital.
Read MorePoster in memory of the landscapes painted by Turner inspired by the Stourhead Gardens Assessment: *** Very Recommended During the past spring and summer at the Prado Museum in Madrid, an important exhibition of Turner, the prestigious early English landscape architect, was held 19th century
Read MoreSculptures of the Parthenon in Athens at the British Museum in London Have you not yet had the opportunity to travel to London? Or if you've done it, haven't you visited the British Museum yet? In both circumstances, on your next trip to London, in England, the British Museum must be a must see.
Read MoreTower Bridge over the River Thames in London Rating: *** Very Recommended Without a doubt, one of London's great icons in England is the Tower Bridge, the most spectacular bridge across the River Thames, with its two great towers of gothic architectural style and the drawbridge that unites them.
Read MoreSloping facades in the houses of the medieval street The Shambles of York in England Do you know that The Shambles street in York, in the north of England, is the best preserved medieval street in Europe? This famous street is the best example of the medieval atmosphere that still retains the small city of York, in the north of England, which makes it one of the most attractive places to visit on a trip through Britain.
Read MoreGalilee Chapel in the Cathedral of the medieval city of Durham - England Do you know that the Norman cathedral of the medieval city of Durham, in the north of England, is a chapel whose decoration is inspired by the interior arches of the Mosque of Cordoba ? This is the Galilee Chapel, which we find right at the entrance door to Durham Cathedral, on the south side of the building.
Read MoreDay 2: Athens: Visiting the Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora, Hadrian's Library, Roman Agora, Acropolis Museum Today is the day chosen to visit the Acropolis of Athens, which we are sure will be one of the sour cherries of this trip to Greece in 32 days. After yesterday, which began with a delay in the flight, a journey from the airport to the center of Athens and a first contact with the city, today we wake up with the sunrise, when it is 5:45 in the morning, taking advantage the early morning to work for a while, in addition to enjoying unique views of the Acropolis of Athens from the balcony of our room at the Phaedra Hotel, our accommodation in Athens the next few days, which we have to confess, has been a perfect choice, both for the amazing location, as per the facilities and the views. Read More
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