Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been part of Ireland’s history for over 800 years and today is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Dublin. Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint between 1220 and 1260 Saint Patrick’s Cathedral offers visitors a rich and compelling cultural experience and is one …
The Irish National Stud is a Thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Tully, Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland, and is owned by the Irish Government. Today, what is now the Irish National Stud Farm takes a somewhat different approach to producing champion thoroughbreds but still excels in breeding global stars of the turf. In the heart of racing country in County …
Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, In early Norman times, up to the late 12th century, Kilkenny was the capital of the colony in Ireland. …
In the year AD 75, the Romans built a fort, where Cardiff Castle now, and around AD 375 Romans abandoned the site, it remained unoccupied until the Norman conquest. The Norman built a castle within the Roman walls and a small town grew up around it. In 1183 there was …
Cardiff Castle has a history of more than 2000 years. Built around AD 50- 55, the Roman Fort was once a part of the construction. The strategic site was for easy access to the Sea port. Archaeological excavations indicate that the remains of the Roman wall can be seen even …
On our next destination ROMAN BATH, we had a quick city tour of Cardiff. The city Arcades, Cardiff Bay, Large beautiful waterfront, Wales Millennium Centre, etc. and then to Roman Bath, with its hot springs.
In the year 43 AD Britain was invaded by the Romans and by 75AD they had built a religious spa complex on the site, which later developed into a bathing and socializing center. Using the hot mineral water that rose through the limestone beneath the city, channeled through lead pipes, …
Stonehenge, a massive stone monument found prehistoric era built in several stages, the first one built about 5000 years ago and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. Stonehenge is found in England’s Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, which is a huge man-made circle of standing stones. …
This was my 2nd visit to London, however, we visited the following places again: Buckingham Palace The official residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch, Buckingham palace is a major tourist destination. It is located in the city of Westminster. St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral is famous because …
27-04-2012 SAO PAULO – BRAZIL Sao Paulo is Brazil’s largest city, which is also the capital of the state with the same name ‘Sao Paulo’, rich in historical, political and cultural value, a visit is extremely memorable experience of a fascinating country. The city is rich in ethnic diversity that …
