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Sunny England and its sights.

Everyone heard about England since childhood, when they studied their favorite subject at school desks. Many people want to visit this fabulous country. In order to see as many different sights as possible, you need to plan route in advance. In one day, a tourist will not be able to get around the famous places.
An indispensable assistant for tourists in the UK is the online car booking service. At Heathrow Airport, the average cost of renting a compact car will be around 20 euros per day, and in Edinburgh it will be 19 euros per day.
What should be seen first?
1) The famous London Big Ben.
On the banks of the fast river stand the walls of the mighty Palace of Westminster. He survived more than one generation and stands here for more than 160 years. In it you can see an old clock tower called Big Ben. Its arrows run forward without stopping, and the chimes can be heard for hundreds of kilometers. The dimensions of this giant are 96 meters.
It was built in 1859. In 2012, the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth took place, and since then the tower has been named after her.


2) Botanical garden "Eden".
Cornwall has a large area with transparent domes. The design consists of metal hexagons attached to each other. The project was frozen for a long time until its supervisor Anthony Hart took over.
After that, the construction took two and a half years.
It stands on a large area where white clay was previously mined. Under the spherical surfaces created climatic conditions are typical for equatorial forests. Each ball has its own flora and fauna. More than 20,000 species of different plants are collected here. The project itself is located among the rocky surface.
3) Sherwood Forest.
Everyone is familiar with this name. Robbers with a good soul, Robin Hood. Therefore, not only adults, but also children come here. The silence of the forest is mesmerizing, thick thick branches are intertwined and form a long tunnel. Here you can see an old oak, which, according to legend, belonged to Robin Hood himself. During the summer, various festivals and fairs are held. Sherwood Forest is visited by many excursions and tourists, if you want to take something as a keepsake, it can be acorns or unusual souvenirs. Today it is in a protected area.


4) National Gallery.
The building was built in 1939, on Trafalgar Square. Next to it you can see a huge fountain with various historical sculptures.
In the middle you can see paintings by great artists. Their number exceeds 2000 copies. Here you can find paintings dating back to the 12th century. Moving through the spacious halls, exhibits of various artists are observed. Having plunged into the world of illusions, people often begin to create their masterpieces. Once a week, drawing courses are held on the territory of the palace, everyone can visit them.

5) Madame Tussauds Museum.Among all the attractions in the quiet town of Molireden, Madame Tussauds has been standing for several years now. Everyone knows this woman as an amazing sculptor. In 1830, as a young sculptor, Madame Tussauds began to get involved in wax modeling. She showed her first works on the streets of London. In 1835, the grand opening of the exhibition took place. Her work was admired by many, so everyone wanted to immortalize their portrait. Many generals, singers, artists and other celebrities can be found here. There are also two rooms dedicated to Napoleon. Millions of tourists visit its establishments every year.
6) Great and mighty Tower.The building was built in the center of England decades ago. There used to be a prison here. These walls remember the cries and groans of praying people. According to legend, you can see the headless Lady Boleyn or Sir Reilly brandishing his blade. After the prison ceased to exist, the Tower was the repository of gold bars of the English monarchs.In the 21st century, it has become one of the landmarks of England. Now in the museum you can find a lot of interesting things. The bloody tower carries the mystery of a poor prisoner. The walls of this castle are saturated with tears and disappointment. Therefore, every night the voices and sounds of the fallen people are heard.In other rooms there is an opportunity to sit and admire the crown with precious stones. Daredevils can come on excursions at night and wander through the dark corridors of the castle.
7) On the south bank of the Thames you can see a large Ferris wheel. It serves as an observation platform for all of London.
8) Stonehenge.Stonehenge is the most extraordinary mystery in the world. It consists of five arches directed to all cardinal directions. Scientists still cannot find a clue where these stone structures came from. Many people worship the spiritual circle and consider it a place for various rituals. Since it is well guarded, not everyone will be able to go there. Stonehenge appeared approximately 5000 years ago, at that time mankind did not yet have the technology to create such a structure. Hence the question arises, which higher powers built this Circle and for what? There are many legends that say that this place has landing zones for aliens. You can also visit the exhibition, which will describe in detail the history of the origin of Stone Hedge. Sitting in a large hall, the audience is given the opportunity to be in the place of our ancestors in the prehistoric period. Understand how the construction of Neolithic houses took place. Such an excursion will give free rein to the imagination and help to understand the role of humanity on earth.
9) Tower Bridge.A large building on the River Thames. This is another of London's greatest attractions. It is located near the Elizabeth Tower. The bridge stands on thick pillars and is like a drawbridge for passing ships. At night, it is lit up in different colors.England always welcomes tourists with its beauties and light delicious breakfasts. Moments like this shouldn't be missed.