Even in the census created by William the Conqueror and known as the Domesday Book dated 1086, Sheffield is mentioned as a small village. This is the proof that the history of the city has more than a thousand years. The Don River, on which stands Sheffield, is formed by four streams (Porter, Chief, Loxley and Ravelin) that flow from the Pennine hills at the foot of which you will find this city.
Once it was the large-scale industrial city. Today Sheffield is an attractive tourist and cultural center. The city has everything you need for an exciting holiday, including an abundance of … Open
Sheffield features a huge number of beautiful parks and gardens that are ideal for hiking and sports. Sheffield Winter Garden remains one of the most popular tourist destinations; it is … Open
One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Cathedral Church. According to the historical data, the first church at its site was built in the 12th century. In 1266, it was fully destroyed in a large fire. In 120, the church was rebuilt again. In the first half of the 14th century, it was reconstructed completely for the first time. For hundreds of years, the church has been repeatedly reconstructed but some of its elements have been preserved in their original form. The oldest part of the construction is the eastern wall of the 13th century. In the church, there is also the preserved altar of the 15th century.
1. Standard tip is 10 to 15%; it would be appropriate to leave cash reward in the restaurant and taxi. About 10-20 pounds per week are left for a maid, depending of the hotel. In some … Open
As for the outstanding architectural monuments of Sheffield, the City Hall built in 1932 is worth being mentioned. It is a vivid example of the neoclassical architecture. The building entrance is decorated with high columns. In the period of the Second World War, the bomb exploded near the City Hall. It is a miracle that the building wasn’t severely damaged. The signs of the explosion are left on the building walls and columns that have not been restored and remind of the difficult wartime. Now, different cultural events are organized in the City Hall. In it, there is a unique organ with over 4 000 pipes.
What may surprise discerning palates in the classic English city? Delicious meat dishes and traditional Yorkshire pudding, classic fish treats with a side dish of fries and excellent … Open