City of Leicester , British
- Tourism in Britain
Leicester is a British city on the River Wall on the edge of the National Forest. It has a prime location in central England, one of Britain's oldest and oldest cities, with a population of 285,000. From historical landmarks, with its ancient Roman baths, many historic artifacts and the place where King Richard III was buried in 2012, Leicester is one of Britain's most important cultural cities.
Top landmarks in Leicester:
Visitor Center: The center was built immediately after the discovery of the remains of King Richard III, which dates back to the fifteenth century AD, and was built in 2012 and opened in 2014, one of the centers that document the stages of life of King Richard III until his death, From a former school building. The design of the building is a mixture of old and new. The center has a lot of interactive exhibits and has plenty of modern equipment.
Leicester Cathedral Leicester Cathedral is located on the other side of the visitors' center. The building was built in 1089. This was the last place where King Richard III was resting and then turned into a church. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Leicester, With its superb interior design, distinctive architecture and stained glass windows, it is one of the city's most important attractions.
National Space Center The National Space Center in Leicester is the largest center in the United Kingdom and is one of the leading places in astronomy and space science in the country. The Space Center is a very interesting and entertaining place. Interactive Experiences The center has the largest celestial dome in the UK, and visitors can do some interactive experiments at the center, which is a great choice for a visit to Leicester.
The building is one of the oldest historical buildings dating back to 1390. The building contains the city hall, a meeting place, the court base, the oldest library in Britain, and many historical discussions and events, especially during the civil war. In the 17th century AD. The building was converted into a museum and a meeting hall, where a press conference was held in which the remains of King Richard III were announced in 2012.
Leicester Market Leicester is the largest market in Europe, with more than 270 booths. The market sells many products from fruits and vegetables. Books, jewelry, clothing and flowers can be purchased. Leicester is one of the oldest markets in the city, From 800 years, Leicester Market is open days a week and is an ideal place for shopping lovers and is located in the city center.
The New Walking Museum and the Art Gallery: It is one of Leicester's most famous museums. It was built in 1849 and displays many works of art. It presents some of the historical and cultural works that belong to the fine arts. The museum contains a dinosaur gallery, An exhibition displaying German works of expression and a Victorian gallery. The museum contains a variety of ancient and distinctive artifacts, so the New Walking Museum and the Art Gallery deserve a visit to enjoy many wonderful exhibits.
