The history of Luton has more than eight hundred years so many historical attractions of various periods have been preserved in the city. In the city center, you will find a vivid monument of medieval architecture - St Mary's Church. The very first church was built in this place over a thousand years ago, and the construction of the one tourists can see today started back in the 12th century. For local residents, the old church continues to be the main religious monument. Over the long history of its existence, the church has been repeatedly rebuilt and supplemented with new architectural elements. The latest major reconstruction during which a clock was installed on the church tower took place at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Luton is a great destination to explore traditional English cuisine. Local restaurants continue serving dozens of interesting dishes whose recipes were invented hundreds of years ago. … Open
Luton lives a rich festive life full of interesting annual festivals and holidays dedicated to historical events and various cultural spheres. The main event in Luton's holiday calendar is … Open
Now the thematic museum houses more than 50 vehicles, some of which are over 200 years old. Here you can see exquisite carriages designed for the royalty, wealthy merchants, and the richest inhabitants of the region. Now the museum exhibits can often be seen in theatrical productions and films, as well as at official events of the royal family.
Luton guests will have the opportunity to visit the largest zoo in the UK - Whipsnade Zoo. This is a historic zoological garden covering an area of about 600 acres. On a vast territory in … Open
A unique cultural site is the Wardown Museum located in the park of the same name. It occupies a chic Victorian mansion dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. Its collection is dedicated to the traditional crafts and culture of the region. The museum was opened in the 30s of the last century. Over the years of its operation, it has managed to gather a unique collection of various exhibits within its walls. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the industrial history of Luton. One of the halls of the historic building houses 600 hats - the best products of local hat factories. Now the museum keeps collections of national costumes, interesting straw handicrafts, artworks, and jewelry. One of the most valuable is considered to be a collection of medieval books, many of which exist in a single copy. A collection of archaeological finds discovered during the city exploration is also available to visitors.
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