England is a part of the United Kingdom and it is considered to be the political and cultural center. Speaking of the UK, many mean England. Next to England is Scotland and Wales. The country is washed by three seas (the Irish sea, the North sea and the Celtic sea). Domestic tourism is well developed in England. For example, those who are interested in history can visit ancient castles, where there are more than a dozen ones.
By the end of the 19th century the British started to increasingly travel within their country. The story says that the first man, who founded a travel agency in 1840, was Cook a preacher.
In view of the fact that England can offer its tourists the rest on any terrain, here dominates domestic tourism. The country has both mountainous and hilly areas; there are many rivers and lakes. According to statistics, there are more than 400 000 river vessels and more than 100 000 marine vessels in England.
As for the country’s capital — London, where most a lot of local tourists arrive, its main resource is the river Thames, which is crossed over by a large number of bridges. Each of them offers a unforgettable view of the city with its palaces and cathedrals, parks and squares, the most famous of which are Trafalgar and Piccadilly Squares. In close proximity to the old houses are modern boutiques and shopping centers. In the area of the City there are the main banks of the country (all in all there are more than 200 of them). There are also such historic landmarks in England as the Cathedral of St. Paul, and dozens of churches, which age dates back to17th century. There are many parks in England the most famous of which are Hyde Park and St. James’s Park. By churches are scattered a lot of squares and small parks.
What a tour without a trip around the city by bus? Excursions by the famous double Decker allow to get acquainted with the history of the city and see with one’s own eyes the monuments of architecture, which are worth stopping at in detail.
Westminster Abbey is the main church of England, which is still held significant national celebrations, mourning ceremonies, the crown ruling monks. Here are the tombs of people who have left their mark on the development of the country.
At Buckingham Palace lives the royal family. Every day crowds of people flock here to witness the changing of the guard. As a rule, the tourists visiting London go on a trip to Oxford and Cambridge, which is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. By the Kingdom of Windsor is an old chapel dating from the 14th century. Theater and literature lovers willingly visit Shakespeare Country — Stratford-upon-Avon, where in the Shakespeare theatre gives performances. Except material attractions England can offer its tourists an acquaintance with the traditions, rituals, customs and culture of national minorities.
