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全世界拥有许多文化遗产。今天，我们来了解一些英国的文化遗产——
Thirty million people come to the UK every year to see Britain’s heritage — palaces, cathedrals, castles and museums. So what do they visit?
Bird’s eye view
London is usually the first destination. You can get a great view from a giant wheel, the London Eye. Across the river you will see the Houses of Parliament and famous clock tower, Big Ben. Looking east you can’t miss St. Paul’s Cathedral, which was built after the original church was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The Tower of London and museums
A boat trip on the Thames takes you to the Tower of London. Several famous people were imprisoned here before their execution, including one of King Henry Ⅷ’s wives, Anne Boleyn. The Natural History Museum has dinosaur skeletons, a model of a blue whale and a statue of Charles Darwin, a scientist famous for his theory of evolution. The Science Museum next door has exhibitions on Britain’s industrial revolution, the history of flight and the exploration of space.
A ‘dangerous’ castle
One of the most spectacular examples of heritage outside London is Warwick Castle. Be careful as you enter across the drawbridge. There are ‘murder holes’ which soldiers used to drop hot oil on the enemy, and under the castle are dungeons for prisoners.
Roman remains
When the Romans invaded, they built roads, towns and walls. In Bath you can still see the original Roman bathing complex, with its heating system and mosaics. In York, the Jorvik museum is dedicated to the Vikings, who came from Scandinavia and captured the city in the 9th century. The Minster and medieval streets make it a popular destination.
Edinburgh’s delights
Across the border in Edinburgh is the Museum of Scotland. It contains some exquisite 12th century chess pieces and the remains of Dolly the Sheep, the world’s first cloned animal. Thousands of people come here in August for the International Festival every year. If you climb an extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat, you will get the best view of the city.
Stonehenge secrets
For one of the earliest man-made structures in Britain, you shouldn’t miss Stonehenge. This ancient stone circle attracts visitors from all over the world, but its origins remain a mystery.
