Culture of Isle Of Man. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

In addition to its charming nature, the Isle of Man is characterized by an abundance of interesting attractions, which are must see to foreigners. It would be interesting to start your acquaintance with the island with the Historical Museum in Douglas; it holds a rich collection of exhibits and tells guests about the most interesting events that happened there. The small town of Cregneash is home to the Folk Museum, attractive cultural center offering an unforgettable adventure.
The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea. It is equidistant of Ireland and England. The island's history is devoid of bright and colorful events; harmony and peace have always reigned … Open
The symbol of the island, a horse tram, can be seen in Douglas. Tram was first launched in the capital in 1876 and still continues to operate to this day; ride on it remains one of the most popular activities among tourists. There are also impressive medieval buildings on the island. The scenic Castle Rushen is one of the most important historical sites in Europe.
The castle is located in Peel that has gained a reputation as the most picturesque and interesting town on the island. After admiring the sea views from lookouts equipped near the fortress, visitors can stroll along the promenade. The latest is the most charming place in the town. Water wheel located in Laxey attracts travelers who are interested in the ancient technique; it is a very interesting engineering landmark. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Traditional cuisine of Isle of Man is simple, affordable and very attractive. There are no exotic delicacies in it; highly culinary masterpieces can be found only in upscale restaurants. The … Open
The wheel has been operating for more than a hundred years; it is the biggest structure of its kind on the planet. Besides this amazing engineering design, the town can boast a system of scale mines. Today, they are closed and act as tour facilities, so everyone can ride through the winding shafts by small train. Excursions to the nearby island of St. Michael, which is home to an interesting religious attraction, are very popular among vacationers. There you can see the old chapel and tower; unfortunately, this beautiful building isn’t able to maintain its original appearance.
Castletown Castletown is located near the airport. As the name implies, there is an old castle too; tourists will enjoy its impressive exterior. Port Erin is one of the calmest towns; the old tower is its main attraction. The fortification is located on a fairly high hill featuring spectacular panoramic views.
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Iconic cultural sights of Great Britain

England is one of the most ancient monarchic states. There is a huge number of landmarks, museums, and historical sights. The most famous museum of the country is the British Museum in London. It was founded in the middle of the 18th century. Today, it’s inferior in attendance only to the French Louvre. A spectacular building in the style of classicism was built in the 19th century. It contained one of the most striking collections of antiquities in the world. British Museum stores such exhibits as the Rosetta stone from Egypt with inscriptions in the ancient Egyptian language, which were made several thousand years ago. There is also marble Elgin from the Athenian Acropolis, numerous Anglo-Saxon treasures, works by Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Raphael. Originally, the facility was positioned as a museum of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. All in all, more than 7 million exhibits are stored there. … Open

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Isle Of Man

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