What to see in Scotland

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Edinburgh 

The capital and cultural center of Scotland for over 500 years, consists in reality of two cities: the castle, situated on a high basalt rock, overlooking the historic city or the Old Town with its narrow alleys, while large squares and wide boulevards characterize the Georgian New Town of the 18th century. Edinburgh is definitely and by far the most charming Scottish town especially thanks to its magnificent and well valued historic center.
Many, too many are the things to see and to list, so it islands and will suggest one: the "closes", the passages or alleys that branch off from the Royal Mile with an impressive charge no small feat.


The Highlands

The wildest part of Scotland, with stunning scenery, where nature shows its strong side and still not tamed by man, bears the name of the Scottish Highlands.
This land, where in the past legendary heroes who fought for freedom, where the freshwater loch alternate with ocean fjords and where the animals live in the wild, is a destination for many tourists who want to discover the most wild and scenic part Scotland.

Isle of Skye

The untamed beauty of the island of Skye has been known since the Victorian times, when the first European mountaineers came down here to explore its wild valleys and mountains.
The north-eastern part of the island is the most visited and the most interesting while the part of the Cuillin mountains, lost and lonely, is indicated for lovers of hiking and mountaineering.
Connected to the Mainland by a long arched bridge, this wonderful island will charm you with the variety of the landscape and for being one of the corners of Scotland where he keeps and handed down the culture and the Gaelic language.
Like a prehistoric monster Skye seems to emerge from the sea with its rugged coastline, its barren and almost inaccessible cliffs and the archaic charm of its valleys.
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Orkney Islands

Seventy enchanting islands inhabited by small and hospitable community. Orkney, to the north of
Scotland, are an archipelago with a sweet nature: green plains, fertile hills and coasts of rocks and sand are the predominant elements. And the cool waters of the North Sea complete one of the most beautiful landscapes of northern Europe.
Spring and summer are the best seasons to admire them, when the sun seems never to fade, the meadows are painted with plants and wild flowers and the beaches are frequented by thousands of seabirds.

London and the East- Sussex (Brighton and Eastbourne)

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With the exit of Britain from European Union is devaluing the pound and this means it will be much cheaper to holiday in this country! Many may say that they have seen London but how many can say they have also visited other British cities? Two other beautiful city that I recommend you see for a few days are Brighton and Eastbourne.

BRIGHTON
This city is known in Britain for its famous university. But it is not the only thing that can offer. Experience not to be missed is the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. The park is well-maintained with a variety of plants and you can easily enjoy the presence of cute squirrels. very beautiful and harmonious visual impact.
Even the beach is worth seeing, certainly can not compare to the scenarios of the Italian coast, but is cute and if the day is sunny you are really good. Just a few steps from the beach of pebbles and stones you can see the Brighton Pier, with its numerous amusements and attractions for children, families and tourists. Many small kiosks inside where you can eat variety of sea foods, sandwiches or desserts.

EASTBOURNE
As for this' other city in the thing that you should definitely see is the Beachy Head, which is a
limestone headland on the south coast of England. The peace and serenity that you breathe in this place is indescribable. Just visiting it you can understand how much magic envelops visitors in a walk along the cliff overhanging. Every few steps, the panorama changes, see different sights. There is a lot of wind and for that reason are recommended windbreakers and comfortable shoes every season.



LONDON
London is a city that has so much to offer, in all fields. But let's find out what are the must-see things, and I think that I have been most impressed.

Get lost in the streets and the London markets
There is nothing more beautiful than to see its many neighborhoods and markets. If you're in London
and you are antique lovers absolutely do not miss the market of Camden Town and the Portobello Road which are my two favorite and also the most famous.

The London park that I prefer it 's Hyde Park. Definitely worth a walk in one of the few sunny days that the weather offers. You can choose to walk along the Serpentine lake and observe the hundreds of birds that populate its shores, take a pedal boat or a rowing boat and navigate the site, or advance into paths that run along the meadows and come closer squirrels in search of some piece of cracker or cookie. You may decide to wander aimlessly or to search for points of interest marked on the map: the Italian gardens or the fountain dedicated to Princess Diana.


The squares of London

Squares of which I speak are two Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus. The first is worth a visit, both for the National Gallery for the Nelson Monument which is one of the most photographed subjects. In the summer, there are often outdoor concerts with thousands of people. Also in the evening it is a place that has a certain charm, for the lighting and the continuous gradually people.




The second is a fascinating London square symbol of the heart young tourist button of the UK capital. The famous fountain and illuminated signs we have seen them in some way at least once in a lifetime on television and on the internet, see all this from the teeming alive with tourists and local is a sight guaranteed! And the streets that converge on Piccadilly are very pretty.


Buckingham Palace and Big Ben (Westminster neighborhood)
 The Buckingham Palace State Apartments are the heart of monarchia. On visiting the exclusive rooms furnished with the finest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto, sculptures by Canova and Chantrey.

Finally, the tour ends with a stroll along the south side of Buckingham Palace Gardens where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the west front of the Palace and the famous lake. And in the courtyard in front of the palace to the famous Changing of the Guard, whose tradition dates back to 1660, very nice and special to see.
And it is truly a pleasure to see the Clock Tower (Big Ben is the nickname of the largest bell) and listen to its famous chimes live is priceless ... The most emotional impact, however, is when you exit the station Metro Westminster and is located right in front in all its majesty.


Tower Bridge
London is beautiful at any time of the day, but to see the Tower Bridge at night is beautiful. Evening lights that reflect in the water is gorgeous. Great attraction for night photography enthusiasts and lovers.