古朴英国（上）

古朴英国（上） 主播：Camellia There are many amazing things to see and do in England. Whether you like visiting museums and cathedrals, checking out haunted castles and pubs, or exploring old ruins, the country is filled to the brim of interesting places to visit. Some things may take full days to see, while others can be done in just a few hours. So whatever spare time you have, there will be something on this list that you can see. 在英国有许多秀美的风光等着你去看，有很多有趣的活动等着你参加。这是一个遍布精彩的国度，无论你想去博物馆参观、去大教堂拜谒、去闹鬼的城堡试胆、去小酒吧酣饮，还是去古旧的城堡探险，都能在这里找到你想要的。有些景点可能需要数日才能看完，有些则只需要几个小时就行。无论你的游览时间阔绰与否，都能在这张必看景点清单上找到可去的地方。 1. Buckingham Palace: The State Rooms and Garden Highlights Tour白金汉宫：雄伟宫殿与高雅花园观光游 You can combine a trip to the palace with a guided tour of the State Rooms and the gardens. Guided tours take place in English, and they include the Exhibition of Royal Gifts, and the Music Room (a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales). 在这里你可以在导游的引导下同时游览宫殿和各处花园。带队导游用英语跟游客交流，随行还能参观皇家礼品展览，观赏皇家音乐室（感谢戴安娜王妃） If the weather permits then you should definitely try to see the magnificent gardens, and allow a full day for this tour. 如果天气允许，你一定要去观赏一下壮丽的皇家花园。为这趟观光之旅留足一天的行程。 2. The Tower of London伦敦塔 You will find this on the north bank of the River Thames. It was founded in 1066 and played a great part in the Norman Conquest of England. 伦敦塔坐落在泰晤士河北岸。它于1066年建成，在历史上的“诺曼征服”中发挥了巨大的作用。 You will see exhibits of royal armour, the amazing Crown Jewels, the Royal Mint, and exhibitions of executions. The building cover 18 acres so be prepared for a lot of walking!Plan on spending a whole day here. 你会看到皇家盔甲展、绝美的皇家珠宝展、皇家造币厂展览，还有刑具展。这里整个建筑面积达18英亩，小心走路走到脚疼哟。留足一天的行程。 3. Chartwell查特韦尔庄园 This was the home of Winston Churchill and is a very popular attraction. Churchill lives here from 1924 until his death in 1965 and you will be able to see hundreds of photographs and momentoes. The gardens are worth taking a look at, as they include lakes and walking trails. Tickets to the house are times, so buy them online or as soon as you arrive so you have less waiting time. 查特韦尔庄园是英国前首相丘吉尔的旧宅，如今是一处热门景点。丘吉尔从1924年到1965年去世一直住在这里。在这儿你会看到成百上千的历史照片和纪念品。花园中有精巧的池塘和步道，值得一看。游览庄园的入场券规定了游览时段，所以建议你网购，或者到达当地之后立刻买到入场券，这样可以节省等待的时间。 Allow at least a half day to see this.为此次行程预留至少半天的时间。 4. Cambridge University剑桥大学 This is the fourth oldest surviving university in the world. Trinity College is famous for the carved chapel, which is a masterpiece of Baroque style architecture. 剑桥大学是世界上现存的大学中第四大历史最悠久的大学。剑桥大学的三一学院是巴洛克风格建筑的典范，该学院最著名的景点是教堂，教堂前厅摆着从三一学院毕业的著名毕业生的玉石雕像。 Today the university has a population of 18,000 students on its 31 campuses. 如今剑桥大学有31个学院，1万8000多名学子。 （未完持续……） 节选自沪江英语