Weird, Strange, Interesting Places to Visit

December 22, 2009 in Europe

Out of all the majestic architectural delights that one can find in the city of London, the Tower of London in UK is the most attractive. This place is actually Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, which was historically known as The Tower. It is one of the oldest buildings, which is said to be used by the British government. Situated on the North bank of the river Thames, the eastern edge of The Tower of London has an open space called Tower Hill, which separates the monument from the main city of London.

April 1, 2009 in Europe

All of us have heard about the Loch Ness Lake monster who is of a gigantic size. It lives in what has become the most popular lake in the world due to the inhabitance of this monster. The Loch Ness Lake is situated on the Fort Augustus in Scotland and extends till Bona Ferry narrows . It covers a distance of approximately 23 miles and is 754 feet deep. The volume of water contained in this lake is the most staggering fact about it and is higher than any other lake in Great Britain also. It is three times more than the water contained in the Lake Loch Lomond.

March 17, 2009 in Europe

When you take a trip to England, there is one place that you should dare not miss. Apart from meeting Big Ben or viewing the Buckingham Palace, be sure to include this world famous location in your itinerary. It is none other than the Stonehenge at Wiltshire, known as the national icon of Britain. When was it built? How was it done? Was it a temple, a place for healing, or a tomb? Does it have magical powers? Were aliens involved? Here are only some of the numerous questions posed by curious visitors and historians alike. Despite these uncertainties, the Stonehenge will definitely be an attraction that you will never forget!

If you still are unfamiliar about this megalithic structure, here are a few important tidbits about the Stonehenge. Sources state that it was built over a series of phases, dating as far back as 3000 to 2000 BC. The Stonehenge is actually situated in a region where many other Bronze Age and Neolithic archeological finds are located.