The United Kingdom | Heritage Sites of United Kingdom | World of Heritage

Описание: The United Kingdom is a smorgasbord of heritage sites. From the gravesites of famous people like William Shakespeare and Isaac Newton to the mysterious Stonehenge, the country offers wonderful places to behold for history and architecture buffs alike.

The United Kingdom is filled with urban high rises and Gothic Cathedrals. The bustling capital city, London, is home to the imposing Gothic Westminster Abbey. One must also visit the houses of parliament which is almost 1000 years old and it is a living part of British history.

The oldest church in the country is St. Martin's church in Canterbury which is worth a visit. And the two must-see places to add to your bucketlist are the Tower of London and the Carnival Castle. Other places to visit include the Roman baths, Stonehedge and the neolithic settlements of the Orkney Islands.

The Heritage sites of the world are celebrated for having great cultural or historical significance, and it doesn’t hurt that they are also often majestic and awe-inspiring.

Every country has its own monuments and cultural heritage, which you can explore in our series "World of Heritage". This series also features all the celebrated heritage sites on our planet as decided by the UNESCO.