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United Kingdom (full name - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - an island nation in Western Europe, a form of government - a constitutional monarchy. The capital city of London.

Stonehenge In general, Stonehenge is a construction of 82 five-ton megaliths, 30 stone blocks weighing 25 tons and 5 huge so-called trilitov, stones, weighing up to 50 tons. Stacked stone blocks form the arches, which served as a perfect pointer to the cardinal. Until recently, scientists believed that the monument was erected in 3100 BC, lived in the British Isles tribes to monitor the sun and the moon. But the latest data of modern science forced to reconsider many of the conclusions of researchers.

Big Ben This clock on the tower of the Parliament of the United Kingdom heard around the world. BBC Radio microphones transmit them fight every hour. It was the first hit Big Ben on the night of 31 on a planet officially under international interim standard should enter the new millennium. As Big Ben tourists are not allowed to get on top of 96 meter tower can only by a narrow spiral staircase. 334 steps lead to a small open area in the center of which is legendary and a bell. Big Ben is the only one bell. Its height is whiter than 2 meters and a diameter equal to about 3 meters. The name Big Ben is surrounded by interesting stories. The official version: the bell is named after the chief of construction sulfur Benjamin Hal. For his impressive size foreman gave the nickname Big Ben. The other version - the bell got its name from the athlete and boxer since Queen Victoria.

House of Sherlock Holmes was built in 1815. The British government has stated that the building is an architectural and historical monument of the 2 nd category. From 1860 until 1934 the house was privately owned, and it was House house, until Holmes was built in 1815. The British located guest of Sherlockthe building was purchased by the International government has Holmes. Society named Sherlock stated that the building is an architectural and historical monument of the 2 nd category. From 1860 until 1934 the house was privately owned, and it was located guest house, until the building was purchased by the International Society named Sherlock Holmes.

Cast-iron bridge over the River Severn by Kolb-rukdeyli Cast-iron bridge over the River Severn by Kolbrukdeyli in England - the world's first design of this kind. Its graceful proportions are typical of the architectural style of the XVIII century. The bridge itself, however, became a symbol of new times to come. At that time it was incredibly brave project, which demanded that its authors great ingenuity.