Neben dem märchenhaften Schloss Neuschwanstein ist wohl die Instagram-Burg Eltz am bekanntesten. In Deutschland befindet sich der längste Schlosskomplex der Welt, und viele der Burgen des Landes befinden sich hoch oben auf Hügeln und sogar an Klippen, mit Blick auf die umliegenden Landschaften.

Während einige dieser historischen Zeitzeugen wütenden Schlachten und Kriegen zum Opfer fielen, wurden glücklicherweise viele wieder aufgebaut, um die Geschichten der Vergangenheit zu erzählen. Hier ist eine Liste der schönsten Schlösser Deutschlands.

1. Schloss Neuschwanstein

Das bekannteste und eines der schönsten Schlösser Deutschlands ist zweifellos das Schloss Neuschwansteim im bayerischen Allgäu.

Im Allgemeinen gibt es zwei Arten von Burgen. Diejenigen, die wie Festungen aussehen, sind zu Verteidigungszwecken bestimmt und haben manchmal ein geisterhaftes Aussehen. Andere scheinen aus einem Märchen entsprungen zu sein – magisch und nicht-weltlich. Zu letzteren gehört Schloss Neuschwanstein in Deutschland.

Die romanische Burg aus dem 19. Jahrhundert ist das am meisten besuchte Schloss in Deutschland. Von Ludwig II. von Bayern in Auftrag gegeben und gebaut, scheint das Schloss zu einer Fantasiewelt zu gehören. Nicht nur sein malerisches Äußeres, sondern auch viele Innenelemente des Schlosses lassen darauf schließen.

Wer sich auf einem Hügel inmitten dieses atemberaubenden Panoramas befindet, wird von der Schönheit des Schlosses beeindruckt sein. Das Schloss diente als Inspiration für das berühmte Disney-Schloss.

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Like most European cities, the best way to experience Prague is on foot; savoring the sights and sounds up close and at your own pace. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and hit the streets.

1Walk Down Wenceslas Square

The centerpiece of the New Town, and likely your first visit after arriving at the train station, is the monument to the Czech hero Saint Wenceslas. The Good King himself looks down a grand boulevard lined with unique and colorful buildings on its way to the former city walls of the Old Town. The equestrian statue is ringed by four other Czech patron saints.

This large square has long been a gathering place for protests and demonstrations, including the peaceful Velvet Revolution that gradually seized power from the Czech communist government in the late twentieth century.

2Circle the Old Town Square

At the bottom of Wenceslas Square, you’ll be entering the Old Town of Prague; note the sudden change in street layout and architecture. Old Town Square in the center of the old walled city is an absolute must-see for every Prague visitor; predictably, it is often crowded. Try to visit early in the morning or, even better, late in the evening to enjoy a quiet square.

At the top of every hour, tourists gather around the Astronomical Clock to watch its chime. This complex clock marks the hour of the day in a twenty-four hour cycle, phases of the sun and moon, and the passing of the seasons. The hourly chime is small and quiet–it wasn’t originally built to entertain large crowds–so don’t expect a big flashy show.

3Make the Climb to Prague Castle

On the other side of the wide Vltava River, on top of a steep hill, is the large compound of Prague Castle. Not named for any one particular building, this fortified mini city has been the center of Czech power for centuries; from medieval kings to modern parliament.

From the top ramparts, look out over the contrasting architecture and red roofs of the Prague skyline stretching out below. Try to find the characteristic towers and steeples of the churches and the defense towers along the old city wall.

Crowds clear out at night, leaving the square around St. Vitus‘ Cathedral and the normally jam-packed Golden Lane all yours for an evening exploration.

4The Jewish Quarter Jaunt

Prague’s Jewish Quarter — like those of many European cities — was originally a ghetto in which Jews were forced to live by suspicious Christian leaders. Today, it’s a vibrant, modern neighborhood with some well-preserved and well-presented Jewish heritage sites.

In addition to the museums and synagogues, don’t miss a look at the Old Jewish Cemetery. In the middle ages, Jews were only allowed to bury their dead in this tiny graveyard, so things got…vertical. Graves were stacked upon one another, and tombstones were placed wherever there was room. As the ground settled unevenly over the stacked graves, markers tilted and fell at strange angles, making this a fascinating–if somber–sight to see.

5Cross the Charles Bridge

Connecting the Old Town with the Castle Quarter, this bridge is the real star of the city. When you visit Prague, expect to cross this bridge several times; and expect to see something new each time you do.

Statues line both railings of this wide fourteenth-century bridge, but the most famous is that of the Bohemian Saint John of Nepomuk–look for the sad-looking man with a halo of five stars. According to legend, this Czech priest was martyred right here on this bridge, thrown into the river below for refusing to divulge the Bohemian queen’s secrets heard in confession. Touch the well-rubbed engraving at the base of the statue and wish for good luck when you pass.

After all this walking and statue-rubbing, the best way to unwind is with a few glasses of fabulous Czech beer or one of the local specialties like the plum brandy slivovice. You can even enjoy a few surprisingly cheap drinks between your walks–the locals won’t mind.

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Did you know that Berlin Germany has more than 140 Museums? Did you further know that this city has more than 1,400 bridges, and besides all that more than 100 additional places of interest? Read on to discover.

With about 3,400,000 inhabitants, Berlin is the largest City in Germany. It is 38 kilometres long and 45 kilometres wide. Consider that Berlin has a lot of suburbs and districts. As you know, the city was divided in its history. You will still recognize that there is/was East-Berlin and West-Berlin so it has a „City East“ and a „City West“.

Arrival is possible with four different options.

1. By aircraft – Berlin has three airports.

2. By train – it’s a junction of the German Rail Network. Example, the station „Bahnhof Zoo“ is located within Belin Mitte (City East), thus you have „instant access“ to a lot of sights and pubs.

3. By Car – All motorways to Berlin lead to the „Berliner Ring“. From there you can get to the inner city on various access roads.

4. By Bus – it’s a well-priced and comfortable way to travel to this (or any other) city. The „Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof“ (ZOB – Central Bus Station) is situated near the Exhibition Centre (ICC), in Charlottenburg, City West. From there, you have connections to over 350 destinations in Germany and Europe!

Now, shall we get started? Okay, c’mon, take my hand, let’s go sightseeing!

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Barcelona ist eine der romantischsten Städte der Welt. Seine Lage am Meer im Süden von Spanien macht es zu einem beliebten Reiseziel für Reisende. Barcelonas Geschichte und Kultur begeistern weiterhin Besucher aus der ganzen Welt. Doch während alle Reiseführer viele der bekanntesten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Wahrzeichen Barcelonas zeigen, geben sie möglicherweise keine Informationen über die eklektische Seite der Stadt. Der folgende Artikel beschreibt einige Veranstaltungsorte in Barcelona, die einen Besuch wert sind. Von einem Schokoladenmuseum bis hin zu einem Geschäft für seltene Bücher hat Barcelona eine überraschende Vielfalt an interessanten Orten zu bieten.

1Museu de la Xocolata

Das Museu de la Xocolata ist ein einzigartiges Museum und zeigt viele Süßwaren mit Schokolade. Dieses Schokoladenmuseum ist ein Genuss für die Sinne. Das Museu de la Xocolata befindet sich in der Comerc 36 und bietet eine Fülle von Informationen und Schautafeln über Schokolade sowie Workshops für Kinder im schulpflichtigen Alter. Besucher können Weltklasse-Schokolade aus dem Geschäft auf dem Gelände probieren, nachdem sie den Nachmittag in der historischen Welt des Kakaos verbracht haben.

2Xacoa in Eixample

Wenn Sie immer noch nicht genug Schokolade aus Barcelona bekommen können, besuchen Sie Xacoa in C / Petritxol 11 im Stadtteil Eixample. Als Tee-Raum mit einer Vielzahl von Gourmet-Tees, bietet das Geschäft auch Schokoladenliebhaber. Dieser schicke Veranstaltungsort ist der perfekte Ort, um Souvenirs für Familie und Freunde zu Hause zu sammeln.

3Museu de L’Erotica

Natürlich, wenn eine Reise nach Barcelona etwas rassiger als Süßigkeiten erfordert, sollten Sie einen Halt im Museu de L’Erotica in Betracht ziehen. Dieses Museum widmet sich allen erotischen Dingen und umfasst Skulpturen, Gemälde und sogar Filme. Es enthält Bestände aus der ganzen Welt. Das Museum befindet sich in La Rambla 96 und ist einzigartig. Seine Sammlungen werden begeistern, überraschen und amüsieren.

4Museu del Calcat

5Museu del Perfum

Natürlich, wenn Schuhe nicht Ihre Gasse sind, sollten Sie das Museu del Perfum besuchen. Dieser Veranstaltungsort widmet sich der Konservierung von Parfümflaschen aus der bis in die Römerzeit zurückreichenden Geschichte. Dieses einzigartige Museum befindet sich am Paseo de Gracia 39 und zeigt Parfümflaschen und -gefäße aus der ganzen Welt. Es bietet auch Informationen über die Geschichte des Parfums, die in prähistorischer Zeit stammt. Es ist ein faszinierender Ausflug, den man bei jedem Ausflug in die Stadt nicht verpassen sollte.

6Comellas

Internationale Liebhaber seltener Bücher werden Comellas auf der Rambla de Catalunya 15 einen Besuch abstatten wollen. Die Pariser Buchhandlung, einst ein Pariser Laden, wurde 2001 eröffnet und hat einen Laden der alten Welt mit einer raffinierten Aura geschaffen. Dieser antiquarische Buchladen hat eine zurückhaltende Eleganz, die die Besucher lieben. Ihre Sammlung ist sehr vielfältig und umfasst alte Bände und Manuskripte aus Kunst, Literatur, Wissenschaft und vieles mehr.

7Placa de les Glories

Besuchen Sie die Placa de les Glories Montags, Mittwochs, Freitags oder Samstags, um den phänomenalen Antiquitäten- und Flohmarkt von Barcelona zu erleben. Der Els Encants Markt ist der Ort, um alles zu finden, von preiswerten Schmuckstücken bis zu High-End-Antiquitäten. Dieser Open-Air-Veranstaltungsort ist der perfekte Ort, um das schöne Klima Kataloniens zu erleben und die köstlichen Angebote des Marktes zu genießen.

8Teatre Grec

Ein weiterer toller Veranstaltungsort im Freien ist das Teatre Grec, das an einem malerischen Hang des Berges Montjuic liegt. Während des Sommers ist das Theater ein lebhafter Ort für Aufführungen von Musik, Schauspiel und Tanz. Dieses Freilichttheater wurde nach einem antiken griechischen Theater erbaut und 1929 erbaut. Heute ist es ein faszinierender Ort, um Barcelonas Kunst zu genießen.

9Palacio del Flamenco

Da Barcelona einer der besten Plätze ist, um Flamenco-Tänze zu erleben, ist ein Ausflug zum Palacio del Flamenco (in C / Balmes 139) ein Muss. Die Show besteht aus Original-Tanz-Choreografen mit einigen der besten Tänzer der Stadt. Zusammen mit den Auftritten von Live-Musikern strahlt dieser Veranstaltungsort die reiche Geschichte Barcelonas aus. Das Restaurant bietet eine einzigartige Küche mit den besten Gerichten Südspaniens.

10Botanischer Garten

Der Botanische Garten von Barcelona befindet sich im Park von Monjuic und ist eine wunderschöne Fundgrube mediterraner Flora mit einem unverwechselbaren katalanischen Flair. Einige der höchsten Bäume Barcelonas befinden sich in diesem historischen Garten, der 1930 begonnen wurde. Der Botanische Garten, der sich auf die Erhaltung der katalanischen Pflanzen spezialisiert hat, ist einer der schönsten Plätze in der ganzen Stadt. Mitarbeiter haben fleißig daran gearbeitet, Landschaften zu schaffen, wie sie in der Natur vorkommen. Ihr Bestreben ist ein bekannter Garten, der bei Einheimischen und Reisenden gleichermaßen beliebt ist.

Fazit: Barcelona bietet so viele interessante Orte und Sehenswürdigkeiten, die Besucher anlocken. Für etwas Abwechslung oder etwas Außergewöhnliches werden diese Veranstaltungsorte Sie nicht enttäuschen!

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Beginning on April 13, 2018, visitors will discover a virtual world at L’Atelier des Lumières, where old works are projected onto the Kunsthalle using the latest technology. Modern is not only the new form of expression, but also the choice of the place. The Lumières studio is housed in an old foundry in the 11th arrondissement, between the Bastille and Nation stops.

To offer visitors a unique multimedia experience, the concept developers have spared no effort. 120 video projectors and state-of-the-art technology for a spatial sound experience revive the 10 m high and altogether 3,300 sqm large halls of the old foundry. At the opening, works such as those by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Friedensreich Hundertwasser will be newly staged.

„The task of an art center is to create new bridges to other disciplines. The digital has to take its place in the exhibitions of the 21st century. In creative areas, digital technology is a great multiplier. It can connect different epochs, inspires new artistic expressions, enhances emotions, reaches the widest possible audience, „explains Bruno Monnier, president of Culturespaces.

The inauguration of L’Atelier des Lumières builds on the success of the Carrières de Lumières, a similar concept of Culturespaces, which was installed in 2012 in Baux-de-Provence. The „digital“ exhibitions attract over 600,000 visitors each year.

Open:
Mo – Th, 10h – 18h
Fr, 10h – 22h
Sa – Su, 10h – 19h

For more info see: L’Atelier des Lumières

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This city has seen it all – the Nazi regime, the Russians, Communism, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. But despite the weight of its dark history, there is an air of energy and vitality in this new Berlin. An eclectic city brimming with art, architecture, film, theatres, cutting edge design and a raging nightlife, Berlin is emerging as a top European destination.

With that much history and sights to cover, jump on your own two wheels! Start on the Unter den Linden, the heart of the historical Mitte district and the grand avenue of East Berlin. Its wide tree-lined streets mix history, culture, memorials and sidewalk cafes. You’ll find Berlin’s most important buildings of Prussian and German history from the 18th century to the present.

From here take a left at Frederichstrasse to Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing point between East and West Berlin. Stop in the museum and be inspired by the ways that East Berliners got to freedom in the West by hot air balloon, underground tunnels, and even in a kayak tied to the rooftop of a car.

Down the road is the Topography of Terror, where the headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS were during the Nazi regime of 1933 to 1945. The excavated interrogation rooms and the second-largest remaining segment of the Berlin Wall share this site, and the imposing Luftwaffe (Air Force) building is across the road. The site’s history is told through an engaging pictorial display that also includes thrilling images of the Wall coming down.

Coast back westward along Unter den Linden, which will lead you to the famed Brandenberg Gate located in the middle of charming Pariser Platz. Twenty years ago when the Wall was going up, East Berliners frantically pedalled across the square towards freedom in West Berlin. Once the Wall was up, Brandenberg Gate was surrounded by barbed wire fencing and you’d likely have been shot trying to get through. Luckily, there is no longer fear or anxiety here now – just the careless freedom of being on two wheels, passing easily through this unified city.

Take a left out of Brandenberg Gate, and stop for a moment at the memorial for the murdered Jews of Europe. The large field of 6-foot steles commemorates the 6 million Jews and others who perished in the Nazi concentration camps. It’s a silent and powerful tribute.

Continue in the same direction to Postdamer Platz, full of shiny highrises and the youth of Berlin. The newly-opened Dali Museum is in the glistening Sony Center. This is all a sharp contrast to the picture display showing the Postdamer Platz of post-WWII, when it was a no-mans land fenced off by terrifying barbed wire and armed guards.

Coast back the way you came and head towards the Reichstag, the seat of the German Parliament. This is another fantastic mesh of old and new, with the pre-war building topped by a stunning glass dome. From the lawn of the Reichstag, you can see the crowds walking along the spiral staircase of the dome, enjoying the expansive views of the city.

Next, lose yourself in the splendid woods of the Tiergarten. There are perfect bicycle paths, overhanging trees to shade you from sun and rain, and lovely pockets of flower gardens. The Café Am Neuen Seen, on the edge of the park’s largest artificial lake, is Berlin’s most popular beer garden, and also serves lovely warm meals and cooling ice creams for the weary bicyclist. Summer brings beach bars complete with sand, the locations of which you can find out from the tourist office.

Pedal out of the park towards the Kurfurstendamm, the main street of West Berlin. You’ll immediately notice the difference between capitalist West Berlin compared to the graceful architecture of Unter den Linden in the East. The Ku’damm, as it is known, is Berlin’s longest avenue for strolling and a lively scene with street artists around Breischeldplatz. There are also chic boutiques and department stores like KaDeWe. Stop at the famous Kaiser Wilhem Church, destroyed by bombs during WWII, but preseverd as a memorial to the horrors of war. The new church next to it, with its dark blue mosaics, is lovely in the early evening.

Another possible route, also starting from Unter den Linden, heads east instead. Museum Island is on your left, with five museums and over six thousand years of world history. Across the Spree river is Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish quarter and now a funky area with lots of bars, restaurants and outdoor terraces. On Oranienburger Strasse, you’ll find the Neue Synagogue, which survived Kristallnacht (Crystal Night) of the Nazi regime. In true Berlin fashion, the same street is also home to Kunsthaus Tacheles, a bombed-out department store that now houses an arts center, a café, cinema, and performance and exhibition spaces.

Bicycling is a relaxing way to get around, more fun than a bus tour, cheaper than the metro, and you’ll cover much more than on foot. Berlin also offers many bicycle tours with excellent guides, including the New Berlin Tour, the Inside Tour and the Fat Bike tour. If you decide to strike out on your own, most hostels offer bike hire, and the hotels can point you in the right direction for a bike shop. You can also take your bike on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn underground lines- you just need a ticket for the bike.[:en]There is no better way of getting under the skin of a city like Berlin than by bike – all the locals do it and the terrain is marvellously easy to handle. There are dedicated cycle lanes, plenty of green space and traffic is surprisingly sane for such a major capital city.

This city has seen it all – the Nazi regime, the Russians, Communism, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. But despite the weight of its dark history, there is an air of energy and vitality in this new Berlin. An eclectic city brimming with art, architecture, film, theatres, cutting edge design and a raging nightlife, Berlin is emerging as a top European destination.

With that much history and sights to cover, jump on your own two wheels! Start on the Unter den Linden, the heart of the historical Mitte district and the grand avenue of East Berlin. Its wide tree-lined streets mix history, culture, memorials and sidewalk cafes. You’ll find Berlin’s most important buildings of Prussian and German history from the 18th century to the present.

From here take a left at Frederichstrasse to Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing point between East and West Berlin. Stop in the museum and be inspired by the ways that East Berliners got to freedom in the West by hot air balloon, underground tunnels, and even in a kayak tied to the rooftop of a car.

Down the road is the Topography of Terror, where the headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS were during the Nazi regime of 1933 to 1945. The excavated interrogation rooms and the second-largest remaining segment of the Berlin Wall share this site, and the imposing Luftwaffe (Air Force) building is across the road. The site’s history is told through an engaging pictorial display that also includes thrilling images of the Wall coming down.

Coast back westward along Unter den Linden, which will lead you to the famed Brandenberg Gate located in the middle of charming Pariser Platz. Twenty years ago when the Wall was going up, East Berliners frantically pedalled across the square towards freedom in West Berlin. Once the Wall was up, Brandenberg Gate was surrounded by barbed wire fencing and you’d likely have been shot trying to get through. Luckily, there is no longer fear or anxiety here now – just the careless freedom of being on two wheels, passing easily through this unified city.

Take a left out of Brandenberg Gate, and stop for a moment at the memorial for the murdered Jews of Europe. The large field of 6-foot steles commemorates the 6 million Jews and others who perished in the Nazi concentration camps. It’s a silent and powerful tribute.

Continue in the same direction to Postdamer Platz, full of shiny highrises and the youth of Berlin. The newly-opened Dali Museum is in the glistening Sony Center. This is all a sharp contrast to the picture display showing the Postdamer Platz of post-WWII, when it was a no-mans land fenced off by terrifying barbed wire and armed guards.

Coast back the way you came and head towards the Reichstag, the seat of the German Parliament. This is another fantastic mesh of old and new, with the pre-war building topped by a stunning glass dome. From the lawn of the Reichstag, you can see the crowds walking along the spiral staircase of the dome, enjoying the expansive views of the city.

Next, lose yourself in the splendid woods of the Tiergarten. There are perfect bicycle paths, overhanging trees to shade you from sun and rain, and lovely pockets of flower gardens. The Café Am Neuen Seen, on the edge of the park’s largest artificial lake, is Berlin’s most popular beer garden, and also serves lovely warm meals and cooling ice creams for the weary bicyclist. Summer brings beach bars complete with sand, the locations of which you can find out from the tourist office.

Pedal out of the park towards the Kurfurstendamm, the main street of West Berlin. You’ll immediately notice the difference between capitalist West Berlin compared to the graceful architecture of Unter den Linden in the East. The Ku’damm, as it is known, is Berlin’s longest avenue for strolling and a lively scene with street artists around Breischeldplatz. There are also chic boutiques and department stores like KaDeWe. Stop at the famous Kaiser Wilhem Church, destroyed by bombs during WWII, but preseverd as a memorial to the horrors of war. The new church next to it, with its dark blue mosaics, is lovely in the early evening.

Another possible route, also starting from Unter den Linden, heads east instead. Museum Island is on your left, with five museums and over six thousand years of world history. Across the Spree river is Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish quarter and now a funky area with lots of bars, restaurants and outdoor terraces. On Oranienburger Strasse, you’ll find the Neue Synagogue, which survived Kristallnacht (Crystal Night) of the Nazi regime. In true Berlin fashion, the same street is also home to Kunsthaus Tacheles, a bombed-out department store that now houses an arts center, a café, cinema, and performance and exhibition spaces.

Bicycling is a relaxing way to get around, more fun than a bus tour, cheaper than the metro, and you’ll cover much more than on foot. Berlin also offers many bicycle tours with excellent guides, including the New Berlin Tour, the Inside Tour and the Fat Bike tour. If you decide to strike out on your own, most hostels offer bike hire, and the hotels can point you in the right direction for a bike shop. You can also take your bike on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn underground lines- you just need a ticket for the bike.[:]

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1The Clink

Ignore the popular and sensationalist London Dungeon which is no more than a gory Madame Tussauds and instead, head for The Clink Museum nearby in Clink Street. This small establishment is built on the original site of London’s oldest prison. Known as The Clink, this dubious establishment began life way back in 1144. At that time the area was known for its brothels, bars, bull-baiting and theatres, and The Clink, which was owned by the Bishop of Winchester, was London’s attempt to curb the local excesses.

Originally there were two prisons here: one for men and the other for women. And the Clink would undoubtedly have provided the bishop with a very satisfactory income from regulating the brothels and the resulting fines and prison sentences meted out. Indeed, the brothels were closed, reopened and moved over the years, and brought a constant stream of prisoners to the Clink’s doors.

By and large, prisoners were appallingly treated by their gaolers, who were themselves very poorly paid. Though if you or your associates outside had money, you could pay the gaolers to make your stay here more bearable. So to supplement their income, gaolers would hire out rooms, bedding and candles. They’d even accept payments for fitting lighter irons or removing them altogether. If you were unfortunate enough to be one of the penniless prisoners, you’d have to beg and sell anything you possessed including your clothes just to pay for food.

Here you’ll learn much about the area’s history and have the opportunity to handle original artefacts including some fairly questionable torture devices.

There is also a rather spooky side to the museum, as there have been an unusually high number of reported paranormal incidents occurring on the premises. These have ranged from the sighting of figures walking through walls to doors opening and closing and glasses inexplicably smashing. Who knows? You may come closer to history than you were anticipating.

No visit to London would be complete without a visit to this unique and fascinating museum.

2The Cheshire Cheese public house

While Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese public house at 145 Fleet Street may not be the oldest pub in London, there has been a pub on this site since 1538. During the Great Fire of London in 1666 the pub was burnt down but rebuilt shortly afterwards. Unlike other pubs which survived the fire because they were built from stone, this one was constructed primarily from wood. However, much of its internal wood panelling today is almost certainly 19th century though its vaulted cellars are thought to have belonged to a 13th century Carmelite monastery.

Despite its lack of natural light, the pub has a great deal of natural charm, which is enhanced further during the winter months by a roaring open fire.

Needless to say, the Cheshire Cheese has countless literary associations. Among its regulars have been such esteemed luminaries as Oliver Goldsmith, Mark Twain, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K.Chesterton, Dr Samuel Johnson and Charles Dickens. Dickens, in fact, alludes to the pub in A tale of Two Cities when his character Charles Darnay is taken for a meal in Fleet Street and led “up a covered way, into a tavern… where Charles Darnay was soon recruiting his strength with a good plain dinner and good wine.”

In 1890 a group of London based poets – the Rhymers Club founded by W.B.Yeats and Ernest Rhys used the Cheshire Cheese as a regular dining club from which they produced two anthologies of poems in 1892 and 1894.

If you appreciate your English literature, come here and soak up the atmosphere. While you’re at it, order yourself a well-deserved pint.

3The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Located high up in the garret of St Thomas’s Church is one of the oldest surviving operating theatres beautifully preserved as a museum. There isn’t much known about the origins of the operating theatre other than the fact that in 1820 a herb garret was installed here on the original site of St Thomas’ Hospital. It is believed that the garret was used by the hospital’s apothecary to store medicinal herbs, and the following year a section of the herb garret was converted into an operating theatre. The original female surgical ward at St Thomas’ Hospital was situated adjacent to the herb garret in the building next-door – hence this rather bizarre and lofty location.

Before this time, operations would have been carried out on the ward. Quite what other patients might have made of this, one can only surmise. The patients here would all have been women. They would also have been poor. The wealthy were operated on at home – often on the kitchen table. In those days, surgeons had little in the way to dull a patient’s pain besides alcohol, opiates, and later on, ether and chloroform. Otherwise the surgeon relied entirely on his swift technique. Good surgeons would have carried out amputations in less than a minute.

The seating around the theatre would have been occupied by students. Being on public display may not have been dignified for the poor patients but it was the only way to receive treatment from some of London’s finest surgeons without having to pay for it. This said, many paid for it with their life, since there was no real understanding of infections and an alarming lack of hygiene. Many, of course, also died simply from the shock and trauma.

It wasn’t until 1859 when Florence Nightingale set up her nursing school at St Thomas’ that she persuaded the powers to be to move the hospital to a new site and sell the land to the Charing Cross Railway Company. So in 1862 the hospital moved to its current site at Lambeth and the operating theatre was closed up and forgotten about until 1957 when builders discovered it by chance when carrying out work to the eaves.

Besides seeing this fascinating operating theatre as it would have looked in its heyday, you can also browse the herb garret where herbs would have been stored and cured by the hospital’s apothecary. And if you’re not too squeamish, examine the fascinating display of
gruesome medical instruments employed in the days before real scientific knowledge. The Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret can be found at 9 Saint Thomas Street, Southwark SE1 9RY.

4Keats House

The poet, John Keats lived at this charming Regency house in the leafy and salubrious London suburb of Hampstead from 1818 to 1820. It is where he penned perhaps his most famous and well-loved poem ‘Ode to a Nightingale’. It is also here that he fell desperately in love with Fanny Brawne, the girl next door. In 1820, due to ill health, Keats was advised to recuperate in Italy. Tragically, he was never to return to his beloved Hampstead and Fanny Brawne. Instead his health took a drastic turn for the worse in Rome where he died at the tender age of just 25 from tuberculosis.

Today Keats House is a small museum dedicated to the works of John Keats as well as poetry in general. Thanks to a Lottery Heritage Grant, the house has been very sensitively restored, and much care has been taken to refurbish the property to the reflect as closely as possible the way it would have appeared when Keats lived here. Alongside the house, the garden has also been replanted and designed to reflect the Regency period. There is, however, one specimen that has remained in place: a mulberry tree, which is thought to date back to the 17th century, so Keats would almost certainly have seen it.

Born in 1795, John Keats was writing poetry from the age of 18. But it was his friend, Charles Cowden Clarke who persuaded him to abandon his profession as an apothecary surgeon and pursue his natural talent. Influenced by Shakespeare and Milton, Keats was to become one of the most prominent poets of the English Romantic movement alongside Byron and Shelley.

Among the artefacts on display in the house are the engagement ring that Keats offered Fanny Brawne and his death mask.
Come here with a copy of John Keats’ poems, take in the house and garden, and prepare to be moved.

1The Secret Garden, Regents Park

Otherwise known as the Garden of St John’s Lodge, this little piece of manicured tranquillity is well worth seeking out. Its whereabouts isn’t widely known since its presence isn’t well advertised – hence the moniker: Secret Garden.

Head for the Inner Circle and its junction with Chester Road. The entrance, which is discreet (so keep your eyes peeled), leads you through a pergola walk which in turn brings you out into a lovely circular garden, the focus point of which is a large pond with the statues of Hylas and the Nymph. To your left is a glorious sunken lawn spread out before the splendid facade of St John’s Lodge. To the right is an arbour; step through this and you’ll discover the secluded oval garden in which you may care to take a seat. From here you can wander into yet another spherical garden though this one with its circle of lime trees around a stone urn is somewhat smaller.

These well tended gardens are a delight, and what makes them extra special is the fact that they are tucked away and out of sight. So on those balmy summer afternoons when Regents Park can be heaving with families, you can slip through the pergola and have this corner of paradise to yourself.

St John’s Lodge was built in 1819 and was privately owned up until 1916 when it was used as a hospital and later by the London University. Today St John’s Lodge is a private residence owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

The gardens were laid out in 1888 by Robert Weir Schultz for the 3rd Marquess of Bute and remain pretty much as they were then.

6The Soane Museum

Sir John Soane was a neo-classical architect with a remarkable penchant for acquiring paintings, drawings and antiquities on a mind-boggling scale. Indeed, his collection grew so incredibly large that he had to purchase several houses next door to accommodate his treasures. He began at number 12 Lincoln’s Inn Field in 1792. By 1806 he had bought number 13 next door. And by 1823 he had purchased number 14. During Soane’s lifetime, the house was established as a museum by a Private Act of Parliament.

Sadly, this became a legal necessity because Sir John’s legal heir, his son George, was by all accounts a thoroughly unpleasant character who refused to work, was constantly in debt and had written scathing pieces about his own father in the Sunday newspapers. So to stop his son laying claim to his property following his death, Soane senior set about disinheriting his son via a private Act in order to “reverse the fundamental laws of hereditary succession.”

As Soane’s business and personal wealth grew, he was able to purchase items that would have been at home in the British Museum. Such pieces include the alabaster Egyptian sarcophagus of Seti I, which he bought in 1824 for the princely sum of £2,000. Once the piece had been installed, Soane threw a three day party for 890 guests, including the Prime Minister, Robert Jenkinson, Robert Peel and the artist J.M.W. Turner. Other fascinating exhibits of ancient antiquity to be seen here include Greek and Roman bronzes, mosaics, vases and Roman glass.

In addition to the antiquities are the countless plaster models of statues and the paintings including four by Canaletto, twelve by Hogarth, one by Watteau, three by his good friend J. M. W. Turner, and one by Joshua Reynolds.

Then, of course, there is his own personal legacy: his extraordinary body of work represented by no fewer than 30,000 architectural drawings and 251 architectural models. Most of the drawings have been bound into 37 handsome volumes, and the remainder have been framed and adorn the walls. 118 of the models are for Soane’s own buildings; 44 of which relate to his work for the Bank of England.

What makes this museum so unique is the fact that it isn’t a museum in the conventional sense. This is first and foremost a home in which its remarkable owner was able to indulge his passion for collecting. The rooms, which are fascinating and impressive in themselves, tell us much more about Sir John Soane than any dry text could possibly attempt.

For anyone with an interest in art, architecture and civilization, this place is a must, but be warned, once through these doors you could well find yourself spending a great deal longer here than you might have expected. Such is the draw of the place.

7Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Lincoln’s Inn

Step out of the Soane Museum back into Lincoln’s Inn Fields. This is London’s largest public square and was originally laid out in the 1630s. It takes its name from the inns of court next door and the oldest building to be found here is Lindsey House occupying number 59-60, which dates back to 1640 and was designed by Inigo Jones. Its close proximity to Linclon’s Inn has over the centuries attracted several law firms to ply their trade here. The solicitors Farrer & Co set up their business in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in 1790 and remain here to this day. Among their prestigious clients is Queen Elizabeth II.

Make your way through to Lincloln’s Inn and you’ll be entering a world that will appear Dickensian. Established way back in 1489, this became the seat of legal learning. Today there are in fact four inns of court in London from which barristers practise. Lincoln’s Inn is arguably the most attractive and interesting of them all. Indeed, besides being able to spot barristers in their natural setting sporting their archaic wigs and gowns, you may very well spot a film crew filming a period piece or an English legal drama amid these attractively cobbled streets.

Lincoln’s Inn comprises three exquisite squares, the Old Hall, dating back to 1489, the Chapel, the Great Hall and Library, and the Gatehouse, which dates back to 1521.

Lincoln’s Inn is situated in Holborn, across the road from the Royal Courts of Justice. The nearest tube station is Chancery Lane.

8The Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

The Phoenix Cinema is London’s oldest working cinema. Built in 1910, it opened its doors in 1912 as the East Finchley Picturedrome. The first film to be screened here was a documentary about the ill-fated Titanic which had sunk that very same year. Having changed hands and undergone various architectural changes over the years, its unique barrel vaulted ceiling has remained intact along with its 1938 Art Deco panels. Its patrons include film directors Mike Leigh and Ken Loach, writer and broadcaster Michael Palin, actress Maureen Lipman, comedians Bill Paterson and Victoria Wood, and film critic Mark Kermode.

The survival of the Phoenix has relied to a large degree on the passion of local residents (including Maureen Lipman) to preserve it and fight off plans of developers. Today the cinema is owned by the Phoenix Cinema Trust Ltd, and in 1999 English Heritage recognised the historical and architectural significance of the Phoenix by granting it a Grade II listing. As a result the cinema is now protected from demolition and any further threats from developers.

The cinema has also starred in several feature films including most notably, Interview with the Vampire, The End of the Affair, Nine, Mr. Love and Nowhere Boy. It also features in the opening chapter of David Baddiel’s novel Whatever Love Means.

In 2010, in celebration of the cinema’s centenary, a section of the Phoenix was renovated to create the space for a new cafe-bar with balcony. Come here early and enjoy some excellent homemade fare, including soups, stews, mezze platters, cakes and real coffee – not to mention an outstanding range of beers and wines.

This North London picture palace of old has to be one of London’s most distinctive, and its audience one of the quietest. If you love cinema, you’ll undoubtedly fall in love this place.

The nearest tube station is East Finchley.

9Carlyle’s House

Number 24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea was the home of the historian and philosopher, Thomas Carlyle, and his wife Jane Welsh Carlyle. This couple enjoyed celebrity status in Victorian society and would entertain the likes of Charles Dickens, Alfred Lord Tennyson and George Elliot. The house, a Georgian terraced property dates from 1708 and sits in one of London’s best preserved early eighteenth century streets.

Comprising four floors, the house is now owned by the National Trust and has been kept as it would have been when the Carlyles lived here with their servant and pet dog, Nero.

Much of the original furniture, books, paintings and personal possessions of the couple have been tracked down and re-housed here, and one can gain a real feel for what a typical middle class house in Victorian London would have looked and felt like.

Carlyle spent much time trying to soundproof his study to protect his ears from the commotion of street criers, organ grinders and Italian ice-cream sellers. For in Carlyle’s day this was an unfashionable and not particularly desirable part of London. How times have changed. It was from this room that he penned his now famous history of the French Revolution, the first chapter of which was inadvertently tossed onto the fire by John Stuart Mill’s maid. Undeterred, Carlyle simply took up his quill and rewrote it.

In their time here, the Carlyles managed to get through as many as 32 maids; one of whom was an alcoholic and on one occasion (one imagines the last) collapsed in a drunken stupor in such a way as to block the front door. Another maid apparently went into labour in the China room.

Step down one floor and you’ll find yourself on the floor of Thomas Carlyle’s bedroom though this is now the custodian’s residence. Step down to the first floor and you’ll discover Jane’s bedroom and the drawing room/library. Below this on the ground floor is the parlour, and below this in the basement is the kitchen.

The small walled garden is as it would have been in the Carlyles’ day with a fig tree that still produces fruit.
This charmingly preserved house is open every day from 11am – 5pm from early March to late October.

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Geografische Lage, Nachbarorte, Geschichte und Demografie

Der Platja de la Barceloneta ist der älteste und beliebteste Strand in Barcelonas gleichnamigen ehemaligen Fischerviertel. Das Wort Platja ist katalanisch und heißt im spanischen Playa (Strand).

Der 1100 Meter lange Badestrand an der Landzunge von Barceloneta ist in drei Strandabschnitte aufgeteilt: Die Platja San Sebastián, Platja Barceloneta und Platja Sant Miquel. Die Halbinsel liegt genau im Herzen von Barcelonas Küstenstreifen und bildet quasi eine Ausbuchtung der Innenstadt gen Meer.

Am nördlichen Ende grenzt die Strandpromenade an einen der zentralen Plätze und die Metrostation. Hier befindet sich auch das Hotel Arts, das teuerste und berühmteste Hotel Barcelonas. An der Südspitze der Halbinsel erwartet der Yachthafen Port Olimpic seine Gäste mit einer Vielzahl von Restaurants, von denen die meisten auf Fischgerichte und Meeresfrüchte spezialisiert sind. Von hier aus startet auch die Hafenseilbahn von Barcelona.

Charakteristisch für Barceloneta sind die langen, engen Straßen, die Barceloneta in Nord-Süd-Richtung durchziehen. Das Zentrum des Viertels bildet der Plaça de la Font mit der im Jahr 2007 renovierten Markthalle.

Ursprünglich war Barceloneta ein sehr armes Viertel mit einer hohen Kriminalitätsrate, das gerade von Touristen gemieden wurde. Doch seit der Modernisierung Barcelonas für die Olympiade 1992 und dem Ausbau der Strandzone mit frisch aufgeschüttetem Sand, ist das Viertel auch touristisch erschlossen.

In dem heute engen und teuren Wohnraum leben viele Studenten und auch eine große Gemeinde an eingewanderten Südamerikanern und Afrikanern.

Erreichbarkeit und Aktivitäten an der Promenade

Aufgrund seiner zentralen Lage unweit der Altstadt von Barcelona, der Ciutat Vella, ist der Strand schnell mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln als auch mit dem Fahrrad oder zu Fuß vom Stadtzentrum aus zu erreichen.

Mit seinem malerischen dörflichen Flair ist das Viertel eines der beliebtesten Orte in den wärmeren Monaten. Dann ist der Stadtstrand überlaufen mit Touristen und die Einheimischen zieht es eher an weiter außerhalb gelegene Strände.

Doch im Spätsommer wird die Playa de la Barceloneta zum Surfstrand. Jezt steigt das Meer an und es entstehen brauchbare Wellenberge, die von den Profis gesurft werden können. Dann versuchen auch viele Stehpaddler das Stand up Surfen, ohne dabei ins Wasser zu plumpsen.

Am besten kommt man aus der Innenstadt per Mietrad zur Playa Barceloneta. Es wimmelt von Radverleihern, wo man für wenige Stunden oder auch mehrere Tage Fahrräder ausleihen kann. So hat man genug Zeit, den Passeig Maritim abzuradeln oder die Nachbarstrände zu erkunden.

Sehr nice ist auch eine Segway-Tour beginnend am Hafen an der Strandpromenade entlang. Es ist eine sehr amüsante Art, die Stadt kennenzulernen, ohne sich anstrengen zu müssen. Des Spaß kostet jedoch ca. 45 Euro pro Person für 90 Minuten.

Strand, Wasser und Sauberkeit

An der Passeig Marítim La Barceloneta, der Strandpromenade, findet man etliche Surfshops, wo man sich problemlos Neoprenanzüge, Bretter oder SUP-Ausstattung ausleihen kann.

Das ganze Jahr über tummeln sich am Strand vor allem Touristen, aber man kann auch einheimische Jugendliche, Funsportler und viele illegale Strandverkäufer treffen. Fliegende Händler verkaufen selbst gemixte Mojitos und andere Cocktails zum Mitnehmen.

Trotzdem wirkt der Strand mit seinem grobkörnig, goldgelben Sand sauber und nie vermüllt. Das liegt wohl daran, dass die Stadtreinigung gleich mehrmals am Tag die Abfälle einsammelt und die Tonnen leert.

Restaurants, Cafés und Nachtleben

Entlang der Strandpromenade und im malerischen Altstadtviertel Barceloneta finden sich eine Vielzahl von traditionellen Kneipen, Cafés und Restaurants, die auch bei der jüngeren Bevölkerung von Barcelona sehr beliebt sind.

Der sich Richtung Südwesten öffnende Zipfel des dicht bebauten Wohnviertels mit seinen engen Gassen steckt voller Terrassenrestaurants. Man sitzt gemütlich unter Platanen und kann den Blick auf das quicklebendige Strandleben genießen. Besonders schön sitzt ihr natürlich direkt auf dem Strand in den Chiringuitos, wo frisch gepresste Säfte, Tapas, herausragende Fischgerichte und auch Kaffee, Bier und Weine angeboten werden. Die Preise liegen etwas über dem Niveau der kleineren Bars und Lokale, die in den Gassen von Barceloneta zu finden sind, aber dafür könnt ihr hier lange die Sonne bis zum späten Abend genießen. [:en] Geographical Location, Neighbor Places, History and Demographics

The Platja de la Barceloneta is the oldest and most popular beach in Barcelona’s former fishermen’s quarter. The word Platja is Catalan and means in Spanish Playa (beach).

The 1,100-meter long beach on the headland of Barceloneta is divided into three stretches of beach: the Platja San Sebastián, Platja Barceloneta and Platja Sant Miquel. The peninsula is located right in the heart of Barcelona’s coastal strip and is virtually a bulge downtown to the sea.

At the northern end, the beach promenade borders one of the central squares and the metro station. Here is also the Hotel Arts, the most expensive and famous hotel in Barcelona. At the southern tip of the peninsula, the Port Olimpic marina awaits its guests with a variety of restaurants, most of which specialize in seafood and seafood. From here also starts the funicular railway from Barcelona.

Characteristic of Barceloneta are the long, narrow streets that run through Barceloneta in a north-south direction. The center of the district is the Plaça de la Font with the market hall, which was renovated in 2007.

Originally, Barceloneta was a very poor neighborhood with a high crime rate that tourists were shying away from. But since the modernization of Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics and the expansion of the beach zone with freshly poured sand, the area is also open to tourists.

In today’s narrow and expensive living space live many students and also a large community of immigrant South Americans and Africans.

Accessibility and Activities

Due to its central location near the old town of Barcelona, ​​the Ciutat Vella, the beach can be reached quickly by public transport as well as by bike or on foot from the city center.

With its picturesque village flair, the district is one of the most popular places in the warmer months. Then the city beach is crowded with tourists and the locals prefer to go further afield.

But in late summer the Playa de la Barceloneta becomes a surfing beach. Now the sea is rising and there are usable wave mountains that can be surfed by the pros. Then many stand-up paddlers try the stand up surfing without slumping into the water.

The best way to get from the city center by rental bike to Playa Barceloneta. It is full of bike rental companies, where you can rent bikes for a few hours or even several days. So you have enough time to toboggan the Passeig Maritim or to explore the neighboring beaches.

Very nice is also a Segway tour starting at the harbor along the beach promenade. It is a very amusing way to get to know the city without having to make an effort. However, the fun costs about 45 euros per person for 90 minutes.

Beach, water and cleanliness

Along the Passeig Marítim La Barceloneta, the beach promenade, there are several surf shops where you can easily rent wetsuits, boards or SUP equipment.

All year round, the beach is crowded with tourists, but you can also meet locals, fun sports and many illegal beach vendors. Flying dealers sell home-made mojitos and other takeaway cocktails.

Nevertheless, the beach with its coarse-grained, golden-yellow sand looks clean and never littered. This is probably because the city cleaning several times a day to collect the waste and empties the tons.

Restaurants, cafes and nightlife

Along the seaside promenade and in the picturesque old quarter of Barceloneta, there are a variety of traditional pubs, cafes and restaurants that are also popular with the younger population of Barcelona.

The southwest-opening corner of the densely populated residential district with its narrow streets is full of terrace restaurants. You sit comfortably under the plane trees and can enjoy the view of the lively beach life. Of course, you can sit on the beach in the Chiringuitos, where freshly squeezed juices, tapas, excellent fish dishes and also coffee, beer and wine are offered. The prices are a little above the level of the smaller bars and eateries that can be found in the streets of Barceloneta, but you can enjoy the sun here until late at night.[:]

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Wenn Sie zum ersten Mal nach London reisen, werden Sie wahrscheinlich einige Zeit damit verbringen, den Eiffelturm, den Louvre, das Musée d’Orsay und Notre-Dame zu besichtigen. Aber auch weniger bekannte Juwelen wie das Musée Rodin, das Musée de l’Orangerie und die vielen Märkte sind sehenswert. Es gibt außerdem noch Zahlreiche Aktivitäten, die man in der französischen Hauptstadt unternehmen kann – Museums-Touren, Shopping, ein Friedhofs-Besuch, eine Stadtrundfahrt oder ein Opern-Besuch – am Besten ist es, wenn Sie Ihre eigene Reiseroute nach Ihren Vorstellungen zusammenstellen mit den Sightseeing Attraktionen, die Sie gerne sehen wollen.

Mit dem London-Pass können Sie mehr als 60 Top-Museen, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Attraktionen kostenlos besichtigen. Aber welche davon sind die interessantesten Orte, die man unbedingt gesehen haben sollte?

Was ist der London Pass? Diese Vorteile bringt Ihnen der London Pass:

• Freier Eintritt in über 60 Attraktionen, Touren, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Museen
• Eintritt ohne Wartezeit – umgehen Sie schnell Warteschlangen bei ausgewählten Attraktionen
• Die optional erhältliche Oyster Travelcard für Ihren gesamten Transportbedarf
• Nützlicher Reiseführer mit mehr als 160 Seiten (ein Exemplar pro London Pass für Erwachsene) informiert über die Attraktionen der Stadt, mit hilfreichen Tipps
• Über 20 Sonderangebote
• Geld-zurück-Garantie bei allen Onlinebestellungen

Hier ist unser Vorschlag, der 10 besten Aktivitäten in London bei denen Sie zusätzlich mit dem London-Pass eine Menge Geld und Zeit sparen können.

London bietet eine Fülle an faszinierenden Attraktionen. Hier erfahren Sie, welches die 10 besten Londoner Sehenswürdigkeiten sind!

Der London Pass bietet freien Eintritt zu über 60 der beliebtesten Attraktionen und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hier sind unsere Tipps für die 10 beliebtesten, im London Pass enthaltenen Attraktionen.

1. Der Tower of London ist nach wie vor eine der beliebtesten Touristenattraktionen Londons. Mit seinen tragischen und sagenumwobenen  Geschichten, den Beefeatern, den Kronjuwelen und der königlichen Waffensammlung ist der Tower ein Wahrzeichen Londons, das man einfach gesehen haben muss!

2. Tower Bridge Exhibition. Die Tower Bridge wurde 1894 erbaut und gilt als eine der bekanntesten und einzigartigsten Brücken in London. Bei einem Besuch der Tower Bridge Exhibition erfahren Sie nicht nur viel Wissenswertes über die Geschichte der Brücke, sondern haben von den hoch gelegenen Fußwegen aus auch eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf London – und ein perfektes Fotomotiv.

3. Westminster Abbey ist eine beeindruckende gotische Kirche. Das UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe befindet sich hinter dem Palace of Westminster. Viele berühmte Namen sind Teil der reichen Geschichte der Westminster Abbey – von Mitgliedern des Königshauses über Wissenschaftler und Dichter bis hin zu Adligen, darunter auch Charles Darwin und Geoffrey Chaucer. 2011 fand in der Westminster Abbey die Trauung von Prinz William und Kate Middleton statt. Westminster Abbey – eines der bedeutendsten Bauwerke in London, das man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollte.

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4. Windsor Castle. Das älteste und größte bewohnte Schloss der Welt liegt unmittelbar vor den Toren von London. Windsor Castle dient seit über 900 Jahren als offizielle Residenz des britischen Monarchen und begeistert London-Touristen vor allem mit seinen prächtigen Staatsgemächern.

5. Hampton Court Palace war einst der Wohnsitz von König Heinrich VIII. Er ist nicht nur einer der zauberhaftesten und legendärsten aller Paläste in London, sondern kann sich außerdem wunderschöner Gärten, eines weltberühmten Labyrinths und zahlreicher Geister rühmen.

6. Kensington Palace war der Wohnsitz der verstorbenen Prinzessin Diana und die Geburtsstätte von Königin Victoria. Die beeindruckende königliche Residenz liegt eingebettet in den malerischen Kensington Gardens.

7. Der ZSL London Zoo ist eine fantastische Attraktion für die ganze Familie. Der Zoo ist bekannt für das beliebte Gorilla Kingdom und den Clore Rainforest Lookout – zwei Gehege, bei denen Sie Primaten aus Afrika und Südamerika näher kommen können als je zuvor.

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8. Die London Bridge Experience ist eine Attraktion, die sich in den Bögen dieser historischen Brücke befindet. Mit echten Schauspielern, verblüffenden Spezialeffekten und Animationen führt Sie dieses einzigartige interaktive Abenteuer wirklich auf eine Zeitreise zurück in die Vergangenheit.

9. Das Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre ist ein naturgetreuer Nachbau des Originalgebäudes, in dem Shakespeares Theater in London untergebracht war. Dieses Freilufttheater liegt am Ufer der Themse und bietet Besuchern eine Ausstellung, die dem Dramatiker gewidmet ist.

10. Thames River Cruise. Am Ufer der Themse befinden sich weltberühmte Londoner Wahrzeichen wie Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf und viele andere. Eine Bootsfahrt auf der Themse, die sich durch das Herz von London schlängelt, ist eine fantastische Möglichkeit, die Stadt zu erkunden

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