Tourism in Great Britain

 

UK countries:

Britain or the United Kingdom is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, due to its ancient history and culture spread globally, and the name of modern Britain is abbreviated in two letters, the UK. United Britain includes four of the most famous countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The official name for all of them is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Great Britain:

Britain is one of the most populous countries. In the list of the world census, Britain takes the 21st place in the world in terms of population. According to the 2019 census of population monitoring, its number is approximately 66,959.16 people.

The 10 largest cities in Britain by population are:

1. London, despite the high cost of living, has a population of approximately 7,556,900 people.
2. Birmingham has a population of approximately 948,333 people.
3. The city of Liverpool, known for its famous football team, has a population of about 864,122 people.
4. The British city of Nottingham has a population of about 729,977 people.
5. Sheffield has a population of about 685,368 people.
6. Bristol has a population of about 617,280 people.
7. Glasgow has a population of approximately 591,620 people.
8. Leicester has a population of approximately 508,916 people.
9. Edinburgh has a population of approximately 464,990 people.
10. The city of Leeds has a population of approximately 455,123 people.

Tourism in London:

The city of London is one of the most famous and most important tourist cities in Britain and southern England, overlooking the famous River Thames. It is the capital and financial, political, and cultural center of Britain. London has been rated as one of the most famous and most beautiful tourist attractions. Tourism in Britain provides a great opportunity to see the magic of London, and its famous landmarks that have no equal in the world such as the famous Big Ben. And the prestigious London museums such as the National Museum of Britain, the Scientific Museum, the Wax Museum, and the Natural History Museum. One of the most famous cathedrals is St Paul's Cathedral, Palace of Westminster Abbey, and there you will also find the tombs of the royal family. So are the Parliament Building, Buckingham Palace and Gardens, Royal St James, the London Eye, and the famous Piccadilly Square. And if you are looking for a market tour of the beautiful streets of London, there is Middlesex Street and Brick Portobello Street.

The most important tourist places in London:

Big Ben watch:

Big Ben is the world's most famous tourist attraction in London, where the place is the first tourist place, which is mainly visited by tourists. This is how Big Ben dates back to the 1950s. It is the main part of the clock in the Palace of Westminster, in London, and it retains its elegance and originality. But it is difficult to rise the tower now, because of the work and restoration that is taking place in it. But this will not prevent you from enjoying its charming exterior.

London Eye :

The London Eye is a place you can't go to London without visiting, as the sight of its rotating capsules is the most famous. It is a large spinning wheel, founded in 2000 AD, for London's celebrations of the third millennium. It is one of the gathering places to celebrate the New Year, where it is lit with amazing lights and fireworks are set off. Thus, after visiting the London Eye, you can enter the water park, and enjoy the beautiful views of the aquarium.

The British Museum :

It is one of the most famous and oldest museums in Britain and dates back to the late eighteenth century. It is one of the most famous landmarks of the city of London, and its exhibits vary between fossils, medals, and coins. This is how the Egyptian Rosetta Stone and the Greek Parthenon Stone are displayed, and nearly six million tourists visit the museum annually.

Tourism in the city of Oxford:

Oxford is a small city of Britain's famous cities, and the city is located in a region called Oxfordshire in the British Valley of the River Thames, and the inclusion of the University of Oxford has increased the fame of that citywide. From a touristic perspective, the city of Oxford is famous for its museums and luxurious palaces. It also has many green parks and gardens spread throughout the city.

The most important attractions in Oxford:

oxford castle:

It is one of the oldest castles in Britain, and this castle was used as a prison since it was built in 1071 AD until it was turned into a tourist attraction in 1996 AD. Through Oxford Castle, you can trace the history of the ancient city of Oxford, and the castle is surrounded by many ancient buildings such as the Jackson George Tower. Thus, this tower provides you with a complete view of the city, and it has a basement that is 900 years old.

Blenheim Palace:

It is one of the oldest and most beautiful architectural museums in the city, and the history of Blenheim Palace dates back to 1701 AD, and it took an estimated time of 24 years to build, in order to be in honor of Duke John Churchill. Blenheim Palace is located in Woodstock and is the birthplace of British Prime Minister Churchill. The palace accommodates about 200 different rooms, and it has spacious courtyards and large gardens. Blenheim Palace was designed in Italian and French styles.

Ashmolean Museum:

One of the most important tourist attractions in Britain that a tourist cannot miss, and it is one of the oldest historical museums. Thus, the Ashmolean Museum dates back to the late seventeenth century and is one of the four famous university museums. It reviews rare and beautiful collections of pottery and jewelry from different civilizations.

Tourism in the city of Cambridge:

The famous city of Cambridge is located in the eastern part of England, and it is one of the famous cities for scientific research due to the famous Cambridge University. Thus, the city is characterized by the presence of its archaeological castles and fortresses, its traditional markets that date back to historical origins, and the presence of large green areas and vast beautiful parks.

The most important landmarks in the city of Cambridge:

Fitzwilliam Museum:

The Fitzwilliam Museum receives thousands of visitors annually, and the museum houses many precious treasures, antique pottery, and many international paintings.

Imperial War Museum:

It is one of the largest historical museums in Britain that specializes in military and war history, and it is the largest aviation museum in England. Thus it is located in the vicinity of the Duxford area consists of seven main buildings and displays about 200 objects belonging to the aircraft. And land and sea vehicles and ships, in addition to this a large selection of rare photo books and documentaries.

King's College Church:

It is one of the largest and oldest academic institutions in Britain, and the history of the King's College and Church dates back to the early fifteenth century. Its ceilings and walls are adorned with exquisite colorful pictures, along with the existing choir booths, the giant vault, and the religious restorations in it. It has beautiful spacious gardens that extend to the river, and it has a bridge that gives you an amazing view of the entire city.

Britain is one of the tourist areas visited by travelers from all over the world, as it enjoys great beauty in its regions and cities.