Canterbury is a British city in the county of Kent. The population of this city is only forty-five thousand people. The city is built on the River Stour that divides into two arms in the south-eastern part of Canterbury. One of these creeks flows along the fortress wall that now lies in ruins, and the other creek is like an arrow that pierces the city. Canterbury is conventionally divided into several parts, and this fact differs it from other cities in England. The central part of the city is the best place to learn more about the history of the region. North and West Canterbury are famous for their pubs and nightclubs, and the southern and eastern parts of the city are the location of shops and restaurants. The territory of modern Canterbury was inhabited yet during the prehistoric times. Archaeological excavations prove this fact. Scientists discovered tools that are typical for the Palaeolithic age, Stone Age items, and various artifacts that date back to the Bronze Age. First mentions of this region date back to the period when the Celtic tribe of Cantiaci established a settlement here. At the start of our age, Romans conquered this region and decided to build a new town here. They named it Durovernum Cantiacorum. This was an important period for the whole region because Romans developed the town’s infrastructure. They built baths, a temple, theater, and a forum that is an open space building in the central part of Canterbury. Rich and noble people settled in
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When it comes to architecture landmarks, Westminster Abbey has the honourable right to be mentioned first. The building of the abbey started yet in the 11th century. There are graves of kings and noble people in territory of the sanctuary. The history of Westminster Abbey is tightly connected to the history of British royal families and aristocracy. Buckingham Palace and the park in front of it are very famous landmarks of the medieval period. Luxurious halls and rooms of the palace keep priceless relics, jewellery of the royal family and a big collection of art. While talking about famous buildings, it’s simply impossible to fail to mention London Tower. During its 9 centuries long history, Tower changed its status many times; it was a fortress, a king’s residence, a treasury, an observatory, but it was always an important building.
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