Discovering Britain- A Journey Through TOP over 50 Iconic Landmarks Visit in Life time Part-1

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Britain is bursting at the seams with beautiful buildings steeped in history, places of extraordinary natural beauty and striking ultra-modern structures. From ancient monuments to groundbreaking feats of engineering and Mother Nature’s best bits, visitors to England, Scotland and Wales are spoiled for choice.
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
Rising from Wiltshire’s Salisbury Plain, this mighty circle of stones is one of England’s most recognised sights. The most famous prehistoric monument in Europe, it was erected in the late Neolithic period, around 2500 BC, and is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Avebury. The mystery of how and why the enormous sarsen stones and smaller bluestones were transported and erected here has fascinated people for centuries.
Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales
The roofless ruins of this 13th century Cistercian Abbey on the Welsh bank of the River Wye perfectly captured the Romantic spirit of poets and painters when it became a famous landmark for the second time in the 18th century. Wordsworth wrote a poem, Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, that beautifully evoked the "wild secluded scene" and Turner visited to sketch for later paintings. Today, one of the best viewpoints of the abbey is from the Devil's Pulpit Circular Walk.
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness-shire, Scotland
This imposing Scottish viaduct is the country's longest concrete railway bridge - built in the 1890s, it was the first to be made of that material. The 21-arch viaduct offers beautiful Highland views for rail passengers on the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig and famously featured in the Harry Potter films.
South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey, Wales
This lonely lighthouse has marked the far northwestern edge of Anglesey's Holy Island since 1809. Today, the lighthouse can only be reached by walking down 400 steps and crossing a suspension bridge. South Stack is the home of guillemots, puffins and razorbills and the sea cliffs are a great vantage point for birdwatching.
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Mull of Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Scotland's most southerly point, the Mull of Galloway is a dramatic headland topped by a classic British lighthouse built by Robert Stevenson in the late 1820s. It's thought that at one time this land was the last stronghold of the Southern Picts, the warriors who repelled the conquest of the Romans.
St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Considered one of the most breathtaking places of worship in Wales, St Davids Cathedral can be found in its namesake city in Pembrokeshire. Built on the site where St David founded a monastery around AD 600, the present-day purple-stoned cathedral dates back to the 12th century. With its incredible chapels, medieval artwork and breathtaking architecture, the cathedral is a shining beacon of the tiny city.
White Cliffs of Dover, Kent, England
The startlingly white chalk cliffs on the Kent coast are one of Britain’s most distinctive natural features. Known as the gateway to Britain, they were the first sight of home for troops returning across the English Channel from the World Wars and have become a symbol of hope. Protected by the National Trust, there are plenty of historic sites along the gorgeous coastline including the Victorian South Foreland Lighthouse.
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Standing high above the historic city of Edinburgh on the volcanic plug known as Castle Rock, this mighty fortress is one of Scotland’s most-visited attractions and rightly so. It was built during the 12th century by David I, son of Saint Margaret of Scotland, and was the main Scottish royal residence until the union of the crowns in 1603. The castle also usually hosts the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo each year.
Blackpool Tower, Blackpool, England
Overlooking Lancashire’s famous seafront since 1894, this 518-foot (158m) structure has become a much-loved icon of a glorious bygone era. It was designed by Victorian architect Frank Matcham, who was inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It's also home to the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom, world-famous for its unique sprung dance floor and gorgeous architecture. With its prime spot on Blackpool’s coastline, the tower provides some of the most breathtaking views in the North West.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Wrexham, Wales
Dubbed “the stream in the sky”, the impressive Pontcysyllte Aqueduct towers over the River Dee in Wales. Designed by engineers Thomas Telford and William Jessop in the late 18th century, it took a staggering 10 years to build and is considered a pioneering masterpiece of the Industrial Revolution. Today, the stone and iron arched bridge and 11 miles (17.7km) of picturesque canal are a UNESCO-listed attraction, mostly used by narrowboats but also by pedestrians as it's possible to cross on foot.