Information for Travelers
The United Kingdom is an island nation in northwestern Europe that includes
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This country has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
The country's appeal has a lot to do with its diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage.
The best places to visit in the UK include everything from beautifully preserved country estates and castles to its many world-class art galleries and museums.
One of the greatest pleasures of a UK holiday, however, is how easy it is to explore this fascinating and diverse country.
Thanks to its size, the UK could easily fit into the state of
Texas.
You can stay in cities like London or Liverpool and simply take a train, bus or ferry to explore other areas.
Fans of the British royal family will want to head to Buckingham Palace, the royal home of London since the reign of Queen Victoria.
From the nation's capital, a 90-minute train journey is all you need to access beautiful Salisbury.
Departing the capital, a short bus ride or tour will take you to one of the country's best-known attractions: Stonehenge.
One of the oldest world heritage sites, Stonehenge has been a pilgrimage site for over 4,500 years.
Today the crowd consists of tourists drawn by the scale of this magnificent monument to human ingenuity.
And if you want to hop between the Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, an hour-long train journey will take you right into the heart of either city.
Although one of the UK's smallest cities, Bath more than makes up for its diminutive size with a plethora of things to see and do.
Named after its famous Roman baths, this beautiful city has attracted visitors to its healing waters for over 2,000 years.
Culture
For those interested in learning more about the rich history of the UK, one of London's top attractions is a visit to the Tower of London.
Located beside the spectacular Tower Bridge on the banks of the River Thames, this former palace and prison includes such highlights as the iconic 1,000-year-old White Tower, with its fascinating displays of armor and weapons, and the Jewel House, home to the Crown Jewels.
England is home to Shakespeare and the Beatles.
The capital London is a financial and cultural center of international importance.
In addition, England is home to the Neolithic Stonehenge, the Roman Baths at Bath and the centuries-old university towns of Oxford and Cambridge.
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Current time in United Kingdom with seconds according to the official atomic clock.
