Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wembley Stadium the best place for English football


Officially known as the old Empire Stadium before, Wembley stadium was renovated and re-designed as well. It housed some wonderful matches during its free quarters of a century. But it was really old and not so attractive as it is now.
Now we can call the stadium a magnificent experience, for its attractive construction and details, which absolutely create its image as one of the best European Stadiums.
Wembley stadium is the second largest ground in the entire Europe. The first place is held by Barcelona's Nou Camp. The seats at Wembley are undercover and there is enough space for your legs, so that you don't need to keep your knees touching your nose all game long.
When it comes to the toilets in the venue, we can say that even some five star hotels, don't provide such impressive facilities. It gives you pleasure even to go and see them.
This building is really impressive and interesting to be visited. Wembley housed many great concerts and sporting events. It is a perfect place to watch a football match, especially for the football fans.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Few of the worst things you may experience in London

London is one of those cities which have glamorous look in the perceptions of the tourists who come here for one week get away. Unfortunately under the polish and imaginary perfection the city is not better that any other place in the world. The local people are fighting the crime, struggling through the economical conditions and not the last trying to attract more visitors who are ready to spend their money here. If you are tourist in London there are few things that you should take in mind and try your best just to avoid it or to be more careful.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Gay and Lesbians in London


London has some of the best places, such as bars and night clubs, which are homosexual-oriented. The main reason is the liberal attitude to homosexual people and since the past decade the city houses one of the largest lesbian and gay community in Europe.
In England very often you can see on the streets gays and lesbians to hold hands and kiss and so that there is a gay club on every corner. London is a place that offers some of the best night life scenes in the world. The heart and the best place in London is Soho, where Old Compton Street, Rupert Street and the surrounding area house gays bars, clothing shops, cafes, art galleries, cinemas and restaurants. In addition, Earl's Court in the west, Islington and Stoke Newington in the north, Hoxton and Shoredich ( in Hackney) in the East London and Vauxhall and Clapham in the south have been developed a great status for their gay visitors.

Monday, February 14, 2011

St Paul's Cathedral, London


St Paul's Cathedral is known not only to be an iconic part of London skyline, but also to be a symbol of the hope and strength of the city and nation it generally services. It is a lasting monument to the Glory of God, with rich history. There are many tourists coming every year to see the Cathedral and are amazed by it s structure and facade.
The history of St Paul's Cathedral uncovers many interesting facts, such as the fact that it was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after the Cathedral before St Paul, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
There are five monarchs who oversaw the Cathedral, so that London's leading church should be as beautiful as their private palaces.
In the year of 1697, the first service in the Cathedral was held. Here has been celebrated, mourned and commemorated some of the events of overwhelming importance to the country. Some of them have been the funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill; Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria; peace services for the end of the First and Second World Wars; the launch of the Festival of Britain; the Service of Remembrance and Commemoration for the 11th September 2001, the 80th and 100th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; the Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and most recently, the thanksgiving services for both Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Hyde Park of Paddington


Paddington is a popular and vibrant area in London, England, and it is within the City of Westminster borough. Before it got integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965, Paddington has been a metropolitan borough. There are three important landmarks: The Paddington Station, The St. Mary's Hospital operated by the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the Paddington Police Station, used to be the most important high security Police station in England.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Simply Mayfair

The Mayfair area is located in the deep heart of central London near the famous Hyde park and few of the most emblematic shopping streets – Oxford street, Piccadilly and Regent. Walking through the streets of Mayfair you will see one of the most remarkable architecture creations of the 18th century England. The neighbourhood receives its name from the traditional May fair which took place every year on the  Shepherd Market right after it was banned due to the reason that it is ruining the image of the area.

A trip in Mayfair

In order to discover the beauty of United Kingdom, you must spend too much time inside of it. That is why there is one easy way to organize better your trip and to be more sufficient at the end. Like a big country England have many places, where invite a lot of people every single year. If you want to spend a good time there, start first with the city of London. The capital of England is one of the most demanding cities in the world, not only as a tourist place, but as a financial and educational too. Despite, the weather conditions you can see one amazing masterpiece has been created from many years.