Top 10 most famous architectural works in England #2
With an area of about 151,000 square kilometers and a population of about 5.8 million people, England is one of the countries with the most developed economies in Western Europe. Regarding architecture, England has many unique architectural works with characteristic architectural styles. To understand better, let's explore with Toplist the most famous architectural works of this country
4.Tower of London
There is a famous tower in England that is both a fortress and a place to hold important figures. That is the ancient Tower of London located on the romantic Thames River. When mentioning London, visitors will surely immediately remember the ancient London Tower and associated with thrilling and fascinating historical stories, ghosts both virtual and real that are spread around the world.
This is a tall tower, built over a very long period of time, over 3 centuries. It is both a Royal fortress and a state prison, weapons warehouse and mint. But these abilities are recognized over the years.
The Tower of London is a historical monument located in the center of London city and is also the pride of the British people. The tower includes a palace, fortress and prison for high-ranking Royal prisoners (Queen Elizabeth I was imprisoned here). In addition, there is also an area for execution and torture, a weapons warehouse, a mint,... and since 1303, this place has been the place to keep the crowns of the United Kingdom.
This is a tower built over 3 centuries, initially as a royal residence and later became a prison. This structure was expanded by subsequent kings and served various functions as a royal palace, fortress and prison for high-ranking criminals. Queen Elizabeth of England was also imprisoned here. The Tower of London especially attracts visitors with the "river" of ceramic poppies right at the foot of the tower.
5.Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle in the town of Windsor is the largest inhabited castle in the world and is an interesting destination on the journey to explore England. This is a work associated with many important historical incidents and events of the British Royal Family over the past 1,000 years. This place is one of the residences of hundreds of generations of Queens, in which Queen Elizabeth II spent many weekends here.
Along with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Windsor Castle is one of the British royal residences. Queen Elizabeth II spends many weekends a year at this castle, using it for both personal entertainment and state affairs.
The magnificent, massive and beautiful beauty of Windsor that tourists from all over admire today was directly directed by generations of royal families to build, inherit and develop from brick, wood, and soil materials to materials such as bricks, wood, and soil. stone, iron, and steel materials for more than 900 years. Windsor is unique due to its ancient architecture and function: it is both a royal residence, a court meeting place, and a fortress.
With a floor area of 44,965 square meters, Windsor is the largest inhabited castle in the world. Historically, Windsor was once a magnificent royal castle in peacetime, a solid fortress with soaring stone walls during war, and at times a prison for dissident nobles.
6.York Minster
York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in England and the second largest in Northern Europe. The church is located in York city - a city famous for its many historical relics. This church was built in 1230 (on the foundation of an old building built in 627, which was burned by fire in 741), and was not completed and put into operation until 1472. York Cathedral is about 160 m long, about 76 m wide, up to 27 m high inside, especially the bell tower is up to 60 m high.
Not only attracting tourists with its unique architecture and magical historical story, York Minister also makes you amazed by the magical beauty of the oldest church in Northern Europe. Contrary to the hustle and bustle of modern cities, the atmosphere at York Minister always gives visitors the most peaceful feeling. With great values of culture, history, and art, York Minister still stands firmly in human civilization, always respected by people and considered a masterpiece created by human hands.
