24-06-2012 Glasgowcity, is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county It’s famed for its Victorian and art nouveau …
Edinburgh Castle was built atop an extinct Volcano Rock, so it is on a natural site for defense control. St. Margaret’s Chapel is the oldest part of the castle built some time in 12th Century. The roof is of wood resting on stones engraved with symbols of Scotland and its …
Burns Monument & Memorial Gardens – Alloway The Burns monument and memorial gardens stand on the north bank of the River Doon. The monument and the gardens come under the management of Robert Burns Birth place Museum and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. The Gardens were on this …
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been part of Ireland’s history for over 800 years and today is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Dublin. Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint between 1220 and 1260 Saint Patrick’s Cathedral offers visitors a rich and compelling cultural experience and is one …
The Irish National Stud is a Thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Tully, Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland, and is owned by the Irish Government. Today, what is now the Irish National Stud Farm takes a somewhat different approach to producing champion thoroughbreds but still excels in breeding global stars of the turf. In the heart of racing country in County …
Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, In early Norman times, up to the late 12th century, Kilkenny was the capital of the colony in Ireland. …
In the year AD 75, the Romans built a fort, where Cardiff Castle now, and around AD 375 Romans abandoned the site, it remained unoccupied until the Norman conquest. The Norman built a castle within the Roman walls and a small town grew up around it. In 1183 there was …
Cardiff Castle has a history of more than 2000 years. Built around AD 50- 55, the Roman Fort was once a part of the construction. The strategic site was for easy access to the Sea port. Archaeological excavations indicate that the remains of the Roman wall can be seen even …
On our next destination ROMAN BATH, we had a quick city tour of Cardiff. The city Arcades, Cardiff Bay, Large beautiful waterfront, Wales Millennium Centre, etc. and then to Roman Bath, with its hot springs.
In the year 43 AD Britain was invaded by the Romans and by 75AD they had built a religious spa complex on the site, which later developed into a bathing and socializing center. Using the hot mineral water that rose through the limestone beneath the city, channeled through lead pipes, …