Posts Tagged ‘sightseeing’
The beautiful city of York in England, UK is a great stop on a European vacation. The place is steeped in history and is referred to as the UK’s first city of history. Before invasion by the Romans the city was ruled by Anglo Saxons. Then came to Vikings who gave it its name (Yorvik). The city prospered in medieval times becoming the second largest city in England.
There are many York attractions to visit during your time here. It might be worthwhile to buy the “York Pass” which includes access to over fifty attractions in the region and York City itself. To maximise your use of the pass, make sure you make sure of what you want to see and check the opening times before you commit.
A trip to London can be quite exciting for the first-time visitor. As the capital city of England, there is much to experience in London. With millions of residents packed into this vibrant cultural melting pot, London is always bustling with activity, regardless of the day of the week or the month. Before you arrive there, it is worth making a list of the what you want to see and do, so that you don’t miss out on any of the highlights.
* You are walking through Rome and all of a sudden you hear a bang. What is it? What’s happening? Nobody seems to show any concern and people go about their business as usual, except that they look at their watches. It’s midday! And the bang you heard is the 12 o’ clock cannon shot fired every day from the Janiculum Hill. This is a tradition that started in 1847 to give people a time signal to set their clocks and watches by.