The 5 most famous historical tourist attractions in England
Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - England is characterized by a long and ancient history in all scientific, cultural, political and military fields, and the historical sites on English lands are nothing but great evidence that tells its history to visitors from everywhere.
Stonehenge
It is one of the oldest and most famous monuments in England, and this landmark dates back to more than two thousand years BC and up to 3 thousand years, and it is considered one of the most complex monuments dating back to that era, as it is a huge stone monument located in Salisbury Plain (Wiltshire County) and is characterized by in its unique shape.
British Parliament and Big Ben
The famous Big Ben clock is one of the towers of the new parliament, which was built in the year 1943, after the fire devoured the old building, which dates back to the 11th century, and the Westminster Palace, as it is called, is one of the most important buildings because it embraces the drafting of British legislation from a long time ago, and the clock tower is one of the most fame around the world.
Hadrian's Wall (Roman Wall)
It is one of the three walls built by the Romans to separate the country that they occupied from the other peoples who inhabit the region, and the wall extends a long distance and dates back to the second century AD, and is considered the most famous because it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its survival until today with its defensive fortifications.
Oxford university
It is considered the oldest in the world among the English-speaking universities, and although there is no official information about the date of the foundation of the university, some evidence dates it back to the year 1096, and the university still opens its doors to students and tourists as well to get to know this ancient cultural and scientific city.
Globe Theatre
It is also known as the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and it is the most famous historical, cultural and artistic landmark in the city. How not, it was built in 1599 by the Shakespeare Company to display his plays that still attract visitors today to watch them and to get acquainted with the three-storey theater with a capacity of 3 thousand people.
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