Bristol, as well, and the absolute majority of English cities, looking with confidence in the future, but does not forget about their past. Any construction that represents any historical or architectural interest is well maintained and renovated, as it is under the protection of the city. City authorities, and a simple townspeople with love and trepidation belong to their city attractions. And love here, there is something !!!
Church of the Holy Virgin Mary / St Mary Redcliffe
This ancient temple located at 12 Colston Parade Bristol, Avon BS1 6RA, United Kingdom is an architectural gem of Gothic style not only Bristol, but also of the UK. The history of the church begins in 1297, when the first stone was laid, at the beginning of construction. In the middle of the 15th century, during a thunderstorm, because of the lightning that had lost weight, the spire was strongly suffered, which was redone and received his final form, only after the four centuries (1872). The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary is the highest building of the city. Its 89 meter spire is proudly towers over the rest of the buildings. Being in the UK, the Russian Empress Elizabeth I, specially came to Bristol, admire this architectural masterpiece. It is also worth listening to the magic sounds of the body set back in 1726. During the reign of the English Queen Anna, the inner interior of the temple was reconstructed in the lush baroque style. The entrance to the temple for tourists is free. The time of work of the church: from 10.00 to 19.00.
Bristol Cathedral / Bristol Cathedral
Another national attraction of the city is located at: 1 Trinity St College Green, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 5Te. There are very rarely buildings in the world, which would be erected for 750 years. Cathedral of the city is a bright representative of such a "long-term". The beginning of the construction of the temple dates from 1140 year, but to speak honestly, then there are few of the initial buildings - there are only two small turrets. The main pride of the temple is his most beautiful central hall (the only one in England), the inner decoration of which amazes everyone here. It is especially worth highlighting stained glass and monuments of religious orientation. The Cathedral still plays and enjoy the rumor of the parishioners, one of the most vintage bodies of Great Britain. It was installed in 1685. You can go to the cathedral for free, especially, for this, the allotted time: 08.00 hours until 18.00. Seven days a week.
Templar Church / Temple Church
Vittoria Street, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 6HY - at this address is a church built on the means of the Knight's Order of the Templars in the middle of the XII century. At the beginning of the construction of the temple, in the project there were more impressive sizes, but after, began to build the tower, she began to give the roll to the side. After that, all the construction ended. During the Second World War, after destructive bombing, this cult facility suffered greatly. By decision of the city authorities, the temple was decided not to restore these ruins to be a reminder of the horrors of war.
Bristol Zoo / Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA, United Kingdom (city center) - at this address is one of the oldest zoos of the world, founded in 1836. At the moment, about 7,000 animals representing 420 species live on an area of more than 5 hectares. Special emphasis is placed on rare and disappearing animals, such as: Asian lions, red pandas, mountain gorillas. It is worth paying special attention to the first pavilion in the world, called the "Twilight Zone". Here are exhibited for everyone to review the four compositions showing the life of the night inhabitants of the desert (Branched cat and rattle snakes, scorpions), caves, where completely blind fish live and so on. Also very good, the pavilion with tropical butterflies - these fabulous creatures, stunning all with their incredible paints and sizes. A lot of people comes to feeding animals: at 11.15 - the feeding of predators is undergoing, 12.30 is the feeding of monkeys. A hike in the zoo will cost for you - 14.50 pounds sterling (for the entrance ticket for an adult visitor) and children under two years old - free of charge, for children from 2 to 14 years old, will have to pay - 8.90 pounds sterling. The time of work of this wonderful institution: from 09.00 to 17.30 hours. Seven days a week.
University of Bristol / University of Bristol
This Higher Educational Institution of the UK is considered one of the most prestigious world universities. It is located at: Senate House, Tyndall Ave, Bristol, City of Bristol BS8 1th, United Kingdom. Bristol University-founded in 1876 on the college base has become the first provincial tower where the rights of men and women were fully equalized. At the moment, its prestige does not differ from Oxford and Cambridge. The most famous graduate of the university was Winston Churchill and another 11 people became laureates famous for the whole world of the Nobel Prize. To enroll on the prestigious faculty of the economy and the right to withstand the competition in 40 people, today more than 19,000 students are trained here.
RED Lodge Museum / Red Lodge Museum
The museum building itself, located at: Park Row is a historical monument built back in 1580. Picture gallery, located in the building, is considered a branch of the Bristol Museum of Art. and contemporary art. The rooms of the house are decorated in such a way that, by entering inside, you are completely in another era. There are also the Grigorian era and the time of the reign of Tudor, and the interiors of the magnificent garden resemble the epoch of the Great Elizabeth. Usually the House Museum opens its doors for tourists from 10.30 to 16.00.
City Museum and Art Gallery / Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
The museum is located at: Queen's Rd, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom. In addition to the many beetles of famous painters, you can also be interested in the collection of artifacts of the Egyptian pharaohs. There are also sarcophages and mummies, as well as treasures found in the pyramids.