GREAT BRITAIN ATTRACTIONS TOWER BRIDGE About 50 bridge projects were submitted to the commission, but due to the large number of disputes within the organization, it took as much as 8 years to approve that iconic bridge design. 432 workers took part in its construction, which also took 8 years. Tower Bridge connects the equally popular Tower Museum and Tower Bridge Road, which is why it got its name. Tower Bridge can be considered one of the most accessible attractions in London, which is so famous for the high cost of entrance tickets. Despite the huge weight and length of 61 meters, the wings rise within one minute. BEING INSIDE STONEHENGE Stonehenge appeared, according to scientists, about 5000 years ago, while it was built in several stages over 2000 years. Stonehenge consists of 82 five-ton megaliths, 30 twenty-five-ton blocks, five fifty-ton triliths and one six-ton altar. The position of the cromlech stones is closely related to the positions of the moon and the sun — this is especially noticeable during the winter and summer solstices.The archaeological site is located in the English county of Wiltshire, just 130 km from London. To wander along the stones and even more so to touch them will not work, because they are behind fences. But, within the framework of paid excursions, such an opportunity is provided for visits by small groups of people. WESTMINSTER PALACE The Palace of Westminster is the Parliament of Great Britain.In 1987, the palace was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The palace has suffered 2 fires in its history, after which the complex was rebuilt and as a result the building acquired its current appearance. The Palace of Westminster has almost 5 kilometers of corridors, 1,100 rooms and 100 staircases. The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster — Big Ben — is the main symbol of London, with which legends and significant historical events are associated. Tours of the Palace of Westminster in Russian are held daily.It is possible to visit the Palace of Westminster for free, but only if an open debate is held on this day. BEING INSIDE THE ROAD OF GIANTS The Road of Giants appeared about 60 million years ago.This is a unique natural complex and a real mystery of nature, which consists of 40 thousand huge combined basalt columns that stretch along the coast for 275 meters and goes into the Atlantic for another 150 meters. In 1986, the Road of Giants was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and was recognized as the 4th Wonder of the World in the UK. Here you can see picturesque caves, some can be viewed from land, others only from the sea, visit ruined castles and charming sandy coves. Also , the road of giants has several other names:Chimneys, a giant's Organ, a Giant's Flute, a Giant's Boot and a Shepherd's Ladder. BEING INSIDE This is a very small part of the attractions of the UK, but we have chosen the ones that will interest you the most. Thanks for your attention!
