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Famous castles of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold which dominates the sky-line of the city of Edinburgh from its position atop Castle Rock. It is Scotland's second most visited tourist attraction. Human habitation of the site is dated back as far as the 9th century BC. As it stands today though, few of the castle's structures pre-date the Lang Siege of the 16th century, with the notable exception of St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, which dates from the early 12th century.As with all castles, Edinburgh's fortress has been a centre of military activity

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Area: 30414 sq mi (78772 km2) Location: Symbols: Tartan Thistles Interesting plase:  Edinburgh's Royal Mile Edinburgh's Royal Mile (it is actually one mile and 107 yards from entrance to Edinburgh Castle to the gates of the Palace of Holyrood House) is not only a popular tourist attraction but also provides a fascinating insight into the history of the City and of Scotland itself. It was described by Daniel Defoe as the "Largest, Longest and Finest Street in the World" Edinburgh Castle

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London

He built a wooden palace at Westminster, were the parliament met later. This is why Westminster became the seat of government not the city of London itself. Edward the Confessor also built Westminster Abbey. He ruled until his death in 1065, after which King Harold was crowned. Norman period( Medieval London) 1066 In 1066 in the Battle of Hastings the Normans were victorious and William was crowned King. William granted the citizens of London special privileges, but he also built a castle in the southeast corner of the city to keep them under control. This castle was expanded by later kings until it became the complex we now call the Tower of London. The Tower acted as royal residence, and it was not until later that it became famous as a prison. In 1176 the first stone London Bridge was built. This bridge was to remain the only one in London until 1739. Because the passage across this one bridge was narrow and clogged with

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The United Kingdom and London

bank of the river Thames. St James's Park is the most ancient of London's parks. Hyde Park is the people's park. London As well as being the capital of England, London is aslo the capital of UK. London is a political centre, a commercial centre and a perfect place for shoppers. London is the favourite. City for those, who like to go to the theatre. London can also be very quiet because of the parks and old buildings and museums. London is also considered to be one of the most important culture centre with its museums and libraries. There are many places to go in London. Buchingham palace is the official London residence of the the Queen and the royal family. During the summer Queen usually stays at her other residence ­ the Winsor Castle Another Symbol of London is the Trafalgar square, which was named after Nelson's vicotry over Napoleon at Trafalgar

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· Suuremõisa Castle. Suuremõisa Castle was built in the second half of the 18th century on the initiative of Countess EbbaMargaretha Stenbock (17041776). The wings are erected in 1772. There are 64 rooms in the Castle. 6 ponds were dug in the grounds of the Castle and a park and a garden established. In 1796 the Castle was sold to Baron UngernSternberg. The attic of the Castle has doubleceiling, where the Baron used to hide the treasures stolen from ships that had sunk in the Näkimadalad. On 19 October 1802 the Baron killed Karl Johannes Malm, the Captain (of Swedish origin) of his ship "Brig Morian", in this Castle. For this the baron was deported to Siberia. There are currently two schools in the Castle: Suuremõisa Gymnasium and Suuremõisa Technical School. In the latter one can also study how to become a ship's captain.

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The U.K. / Suurbritannia

and financial centre. 1666 was the Great Fire of London, which destroyed most of the city, after the fire many buildings were built in a much safer way. During the Victorian period London was one of the most important centres of the Industrial Revolution and the centre of the British Empire. Today London is a great political and commertial centre, a paradise for theatre-goers and shoppers, but it is also a very quiet place with its parks and ancient buildings, and a capital of culture with its museums and libraries. London attracts very large numbers of visitors and tourists. There are very many sights to see in London. For example: Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower bridge, Tower of London, Houses of Parlament, The British Museum etc. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen and the Royal Family. When the Queen is at home the Royal Flag flies on top. Every day, at 11:30am at the gates of Buckingham Palace, you can see the Changing of the Guard

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Topic - London

various English kings, London once again prospered as an international trading centre. However, Viking raids began in the late 10 th century and reached a head when they took the city under Danish king Canute and forced the then-English king to flee. Years later, following a victory at the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in the newly-finished Westminster Abbey in 1066. William granted the citizens of London special privileges while building a castle in the corner of the city to keep them under control. This castle was expanded by later kings and is now known as the Tower of London. The city grew in wealth and population during the Middle Ages. In 1100 its population was around 18,000 but after 200 years it had grown to nearly 100,000. However disaster struck during the Black Death, when London lost nearly a third of its population. After the defeat of the Spanish Armada, stability in politics allowed the city to grow even more

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Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London, Westminster Abbey is a must-see for any London visitor. With its oldest parts dating to the year 1050, the Abbey contains some of the most glorious medieval architecture in London. Because of its royal connections, it was spared King Henry VIII's general assault on monastic buildings during the Reformation. The Tower of London - Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The Tower of London has played a prominent role in English history. It was besieged several

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