The UK: Places of interest Mgr. Petr Kalus

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Places of interest The UK offers a remarkably wide variety of places people can visit. The country boasts not only breathtaking places in the countryside but also modern or historic cities and towns. Undoubtedly, there is something for everyone.

Southern England Canterbury the spiritual centre of the Church of England The Canterbury Cathedral: located in the centre of Canterbury (about 30 minutes from Dover) built between 1000s and the early 1500s In 1170 Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the cathedral, became a martyr, thousands of pilgrims ever since (Canterbury Tales) Canterbury Cathedral, together with St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church make up Canterbury's World Heritage Site the Cathedral serves as a place for local, regional and national services

The Canterbury Cathedral 1

Brighton renowned beach resort visited by holidaymakers from the whole of GB The Royal Pavilion  spectacular seaside palace  residence of Prince Regent  one of the most exotic buildings in GB  a display of Regency silver-gilt The Brighton Sea Life Centre  giant aquariums  educational as well as enjoyable

Brighton Brighton Pier  a Victorian pier offering various food and drink outlets  fairground attractions  famous fish and chip restaurants Brighton Wheel  offers panoramic view of the coastline and the local landmarks

The Royal Pavilion 2

Brighton Pier 3

Brighton Wheel 4

Stonehenge probably the most famous prehistoric monument a circle of huge stones erected by man situated on Salisbury Plains in the county Wiltshire all the stones were dragged by people into the place original purpose remains unknown: observatory, calendar, religious cult, place for ceremonies

Stonehenge 5

Plymouth historic seaport departure point of the Pilgrim Fathers (Mayflower): left Plymouth for the New World (The USA) in Plymouth Mayflower Museum interactive graphic panels enabling the visitors travelling through history The Mayflower Steps a spot from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed for North America

Plymouth 6

Bath World Heritage Site (thanks to its architecture) a health spa warm springs since the Roman times great architectural sites:  The Royal Crescent: designed by John Wood  The Circus: by John Wood  Pulteney Bridge: one of the world´s most romantic bridges with built-in shops

The Royal Crescent 7

The Circus 8

Central England Stratford Upon Avon the birthplace and burial place of the greatest English writer William Shakespeare many sites connected to Shakespeare΄s life Falstaff´s Experience: a living museum offering fun but educational journey through time LIVING MUSEUM

Stratford upon Avon Holy Trinity Church ancient church William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried here both the churchyard and courtyard are remarkable a copy of Magna Charta available in a little souvenir shop

Holy Trinity Church 9

Oxford lies on the river Thames and Cherwell known worldwide as a university town: home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the UK nicknamed as “the city of dreaming spires” (architecture of university buildings) a green city: about 28 nature reserves within Oxford or in the tranquil environs

Oxford Carfax Tower considered to be the centre of the city the tower is made up of the remains of the 13 th century St. Martin΄s Church University Church of St. Mary the Virgin the largest of Oxford΄s churches with the most beautiful spire Radcliffe Camera a reading room of the Bodleian Library

Oxford Blackwell΄s bookstore houses the largest single room devoted to book sales in Europe Oxford Castle built in 1071 for William the Conqueror Oxford University not just one central college with a campus but 39 colleges scattered around the city Christ Church College: the largest one

Carfax Tower 10

Christ Church College 11

Cambridge lies on the river Cam a famous university town: the University of Cambridge, 2 nd oldest university in the UK rivalry: Cambridge vs. Oxford: rowing races - VideoVideo The University of Cambridge 31 colleges, prestigious institution for higher education famous graduates Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking Trinity College: royal college

Cambridge King΄s College Chapel world-famous for its chapel and choir, Christmas service from King΄s Chapel broadcast to millions all over the world (BBC): A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: includes carols and readings from the Bible

Trinity College 12

Northern England Liverpool important seaport industrial city home to the Beatles: The Beatles Story: a visitor attractionThe Beatles Story: UNESCO World Heritage City: the city offers a mixture of modern and classic architecture: impressive waterfront, especially docks

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral 13

York The York Minster largest Gothic cathedral in England, dating back to the early history of the country, stained glass and stone Clifford΄s Tower a symbol of powerful medieval kings, built by William the Conqueror to keep away the rebels of the north

The York Minster 14

Hadrian΄s Wall a wall barrier built by the Romans to keep out enemies (the Picts tribes in Scotland), about 2000 years ago the Romans could also easily control the people coming into or leaving the remains of the wall can be still seen today

Hadrian΄s Wall 15

Scotland Glasgow the largest city in Scotland industrial city and seaport valued for Victorian architecture the first Museum of Religion in the world Burell Collection in Pollok Park  great collection of tapestries, medieval art, European paintings, English oak furniture, Islamic art  the founder of the collection: Sir William Burell

Burell Collection in Pollok Park 16

Exhibits in Burell Collection 17 18

Loch Ness a mythical monster called Nessie is believed to live in the lake truth vs. fake? 19

Wales Llangollen lies on the river Dee home of the International Musical Eisteddfod: a dance and music festival Northern Ireland Giant΄s Causeway located on the north coast of Ireland an area of interlocking basalt columns, a result of ancient volcanic eruption legend: Giant΄s Causeway built by legendary giant called Finn McCool Legend: brief narration Animated story

Giant΄s Causeway 20

Speaking Imagine being a tourist guide speaking to a group of Czech students who want to go on a school trip to Great Britain. Pick out three places ideal for their trip and explain why. Be ready to respond to any questions about other interesting places in the UK:

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