Winchester - the ancient capital of England
In the south of England, 99 kilometers from London, is the city of Winchester. With all rich history, beautiful and elegant old buildings this place is definitely worth seeing. Let's find out why it is one of Britain's most popular international tourist destinations.
The most famous building in Winchester is undoubtedly the cathedral. It is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe. Building work began in 1079 and continued until its completion in 1532.
On entry, we can admire the Winchester Bible, a selection of wall paintings and sculptures dating from the 1100s, an exhibition of contemporary art and of course the Cript. All year round, the Cathedral organises a lot of different events, including open-air-theatre, classical concerts and activities for children. You can stop at the coffee or dinner at the Cathedral Cafe and buy some souvenirs from the Cathedral Shop.
Another important place in the city of Winchester is its castle and The Great Hall, one of the oldest Gothic medieval castle halls. The castle was founded in 1067 by William the Conquerior. A year after the Battle of Hastings,in 1222 King Henry III started building this hall. The Great Hall is dominated by the Round Table, known thanks to King Arthur and his knights. In the 15th century Winchester was also chosen as the scene of Camelot.
The city of Winchester can boast Britain's oldest working watermill situated in the city centre. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities or watch displays about milling. What is more, people interested in science and technology should visit The Winchester Science Centre with Britain's biggest planetarium cinema.
In the South Downs National Park on the edge of Winchester there is the Marwell Zoo with hundreds of different animals such as giraffes, tigers, meerkats, cheetahs, penguins and hippopotamuses. It is owned by an international conservation charity called Marwell Wildlife.
The most famous building in Winchester is undoubtedly the cathedral. It is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe. Building work began in 1079 and continued until its completion in 1532.
On entry, we can admire the Winchester Bible, a selection of wall paintings and sculptures dating from the 1100s, an exhibition of contemporary art and of course the Cript. All year round, the Cathedral organises a lot of different events, including open-air-theatre, classical concerts and activities for children. You can stop at the coffee or dinner at the Cathedral Cafe and buy some souvenirs from the Cathedral Shop.
Another important place in the city of Winchester is its castle and The Great Hall, one of the oldest Gothic medieval castle halls. The castle was founded in 1067 by William the Conquerior. A year after the Battle of Hastings,in 1222 King Henry III started building this hall. The Great Hall is dominated by the Round Table, known thanks to King Arthur and his knights. In the 15th century Winchester was also chosen as the scene of Camelot.
The city of Winchester can boast Britain's oldest working watermill situated in the city centre. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities or watch displays about milling. What is more, people interested in science and technology should visit The Winchester Science Centre with Britain's biggest planetarium cinema.
In the South Downs National Park on the edge of Winchester there is the Marwell Zoo with hundreds of different animals such as giraffes, tigers, meerkats, cheetahs, penguins and hippopotamuses. It is owned by an international conservation charity called Marwell Wildlife.
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