Sights Windsor, United Kingdom
Externally Vinzorsky Castle consists of two separate square buildings, among them at the loose mound stands 45-meter tower. From its summit, which are 220 degrees, a beautiful view over the valley. After a recent restoration open to the public visitors' quarters, St George's Hall, where there is an oak throne-like coronation, and 11 grand portraits of English kings hands of famous artists, great reception, furniture which is made from draggotsennyh wood, according to legend, cloths carpets in this room belonged to Mary Antoinette. Nearby is the world-famous Eton College in the town of Eaton, on the other side of the Thames. In this school for more than 500 years, taught the children of the nobility and the princes of the blood.In Windsor, located at the world famous school - Eton (Eton College). It was founded by King Henry VI in 1440, sent here to teach their offspring the members of the royal family and the cream of English society. The history of the college and the device can be viewed during a specially organized tours of this institution. To him can be reached through the streets of the Thames in Windsor bridge to Main Street Eaton.
Great Park of Windsor (Windsor Great Park) - a great place to relax and walks, 8 kilometers from the city, filled with lush green trees and aromatic flowers and herbs, which are interspersed with hiking trails. The park was founded in 1932, it is open year round, on its territory, a restaurant, cafe and souvenir shops.
Important and interesting from a historical point of view of a place in Surrey is located 5 kilometers from Windsor on the banks of the Thames. This - Meadow Runnymede (Runnymede), where King John of England signed the Magna Carta (Magna Carta) in 1215. Since this place is also associated the name of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and here all year comes a lot of tourists.
A lot of impressions guaranteed to all who visit a wonderful amusement park Legoland "(Legoland). Be sure to visit those traveling nearby, along with children and adults there is something to admire. In "Legoland" an area of 150 acres located magical "Minilend" - the whole city (a copy of these in Europe), created out of cubes all the famous designer.
Starting at the center of Windsor to make a purchase, make sure you check the "Windsor peasant bench" (Windsor Farm Shop). What could be more valuable in England than priobrestenie products marked with the royal seal. In the peasants' bench on Dachet Road sold products that are preferred and buys herself a queen: poultry, game, jams and jellies and jams, cakes and ice cream, milk, and the Queen's favorite drinks, as well as the famous royal tea.
Cultural and leisure activities provide the Royal Theater (Theatre Royal) - a real cultural hub of the city, on stage productions which are the best theater companies, and trends - from Shakespeare to pantomime and pop performances in the style of 60-ies.
Every year since 1969, in late September at Windsor Festival is held, during which the city is immersed in a whirlpool of endless ideas and show: performances of classical orchestras, music, costume parade, dance and choral performances, movie screenings. To participate in the festival here attracts many famous performers and creative teams.