Trip: Solo UK + France by Train
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Roman Baths Museum
Bath, England
1st cent. CE (ruins)
Located among Roman ruins, the Roman Baths Museum in Bath displays fragments of the Temple of Sulis Minerva, offerings to the goddess, the gilded head of her cult statue, and other notable artifacts.
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Atlantic Pavilion (Royal Albert Dock)
Liverpool, England
1841-45
The Atlantic Pavilion (a.k.a. Warehouse A), is a brick warehouse at the southeast corner of the Royal Albert Dock. Designed by J. Hartley and constructed 1841-45, it is a Grade I listed building.
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Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France
1806-36
One of the most famous monuments in Paris, the Roman-style Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate military victories and honor the memories of fallen soldiers.
- Hôtel de Ville Paris, France 1874-82
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
Paris, France
1296
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, Notre-Dame Cathedral is an Early Gothic beauty famed for its historical importance, fascinating sculpture, and medieval stained glass.
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Medieval Bastion
Le Mans, France
14C-early 15C
In the 14th or 15th century, Le Mans built a bastion to strengthen a weak point in their city walls. Unfortunately, this did not save them from a siege by the English in 1425.
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Le Mans Cathedral
Le Mans, France
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Cathédrale Saint-Julien in Le Mans combines a Romanesque nave with a Gothic choir.
- Pont Neuf Paris, France
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The Shard
London, England
2009-12
Designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2012, The Shard is a striking pyramidal skyscraper in Southwark, London. As of 2023, it is the tallest building in the UK. It contains offices, restaurants, a hotel, apartments, and a viewing gallery.
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Houses of Parliament
London, England
1840–76
Founded in 1016 and rebuilt in the 1800s, the Palace of Westminster has housed the British Parliament since 1259. Parliamentary sessions are open to the public and tours are available regularly.