23-06-2012 Stratford upon Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the famous English Poet, English writer and World’s greatest dramatist. Also this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Britain. Famous as the birthplace of Shakespeare Stratford has much more to offer the visitor: a superb riverside setting, historic …
24-06-2012 Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District. Windermere is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats. We took the boat ride which takes about 3 hours to Glasgow.Glasgow is …
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 …