Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Windsor Castle

Tourists who planned to spend their vacations in London but they do not where to go, where to start their tour might create certain problems. If they do not find a way to get to these attractions it can spoil their trip. Main thing is that they get a perfect start where they can enjoy and have fun. Tourists who are travelling in planes and who enjoy their every moment they are use to looking down the windows. Windsor Castle is one of the tourist attractions which can be seen even if they are at heights. Looking down from a plane circling Heathrow, the crenulated towers of Windsor Castle are often the first sight of the UK a visitor gets. They are unmistakable.
Second thing is when you have decided to visit Windsor castle you must know how to get there? Windsor is an easy train journey from London. The castle, a short walk from the station, lead the town. Windsor Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world. The building itself (not including grounds) covers 13 acres .William the Conqueror picked the site, west of London overlooking the Thames and it has been a Royal residence and fortress ever since - almost 950 years. The Queen still spends most weekends there and, we've heard it is her favorite "home from home".
You can easily spend a whole day visiting. Expect to see:
•The State Apartments Very grand, ceremonial rooms
•The Semi State Rooms Because they either overlook the Queen's private apartments, or they are in use for annual ceremonial events, these rooms are not always open.
Art treasures from the Royal collection Imagine having family portraits by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyke.
•St. George's Chapel Where 10 sovereigns and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor are buried.
•Queen Mary's Doll House An amazing collection of tiny works of art, book and music manuscripts that is always popular with visitors.
Because Windsor is a working castle, with many ceremonial events, the schedule of openings and the price of tickets is a bit complicated. Best check the Windsor Castle website for the latest information. Even at the full price of £14.50, tickets to Windsor Castle are a great deal. Register when you buy one and you can re-enter the castle an unlimited number of times for a whole year.

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