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Greenwich is without a doubt one of the most visited places in London. In the past it was a village, and now it is a huge park on the outskirts of the capital of Great Britain. Greenwich served as the sea gate of London, which is why almost everything here is related to navigation. True, today ships no longer moor here, but there are numerous competitions in water sports sports. The observatory through which the zero meridian passes, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Naval College, the Cutty Sark clipper, which once brought Indian tea to England, the pedestrian tunnel under the Thames are the main attractions of the area.
You can get to Greenwich, at the same time admiring the views of the city from the water, by sitting on river tram downtown.
The Royal Observatory was founded by Charles II in 1674. Now it houses a museum of astronomical and navigational devices. Undoubtedly, the prime meridian, the starting point of all time zones, can be called the most visited place of the observatory. Tourists here not only take pictures for memory, but also think of the most cherished desires, and in general, standing or touching the meridian is considered a good omen. From Greenwich Hill you can take beautiful panoramic pictures of London.
Greenwich includes three districts: Maritime Greenwich, North Greenwich and just Greenwich. The most popular among tourists is the Marine. The most convenient way to get there is with the DLR (Dockland Light Railway) southbound on Lewisham to Catty Sark station. If you want to take in the views of the city at the same time, you can take a ride on the water bus - from the Thames piers in the city center to the Greenwich or North Greenwich pier. You can also get there by subway - to North Greenwich station, Jubilee line, or by train - from Charing Cross station to Greenwich station.
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Greenwich market
You will find a huge selection of all kinds of memorabilia at the famous Greenwich market. It is worth noting that it has existed since the 18th century. Of course, initially only products, porcelain and glass were sold at the bazaar. Today, there is a huge selection of souvenirs, handmade jewelry, clothes, toys, antiques, books.
It is interesting that unusual little things can be purchased on the market. For example, postcards made of special paper containing plant seeds. You buy a postcard, send it to a friend by mail, and he will decide what to do with it - put it on a shelf or put it in a pot with earth and grow flowers.
In addition, the Greenwich Market often hosts cultural events - exhibitions and concerts. By the way, after a walk around Greenwich and the market, you can also have a bite to eat here.
Numerous cafes and tents offer visitors a wide variety of food - both exotic snacks and sweets from different countries and national English dishes.
What else to see in Greenwich
The O2 Arena (The O2) is a huge entertainment complex that includes an indoor stadium (one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity of up to 23 thousand people), a cinema with the largest screen in England, cafes and restaurants.
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- Where to stay: In numerous hotels, boarding houses, apartments and hostels in London and the surrounding area - here you can easily find an option for every taste and budget. Nice threes and fours at the B&B can be found in Windsor - and the air is wonderful here. Cambridge will delight you with an excellent choice of hotels and proximity to the student "hangout".
- What to watch: Tower and Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and
Having seen the main sights in the center of London, we decided to travel around the suburbs. Greenwich was first in line. And although formally it is considered one of the fairly prestigious areas of the city, you will have to spend some time on the road.
You can get here by train from Charing Cross Station. You can also use the underground, and take the Docklands line to Greenwich station. We decided to get to Greenwich by boat on the Thames. This is the longest way, but you can see London from the water. In addition, the trip was accompanied brief information about the sights we passed. So we came to the pier Palace of Westminster, better known as the Houses of Parliament. River boats run to Greenwich quite often, so we didn’t really wait for departure, but settled on the deck.
Along the way, we passed the famous Tower, and the ship Belfast, and more remote residential areas of London, located on the banks of the Thames.
About an hour later we landed at Greenwich. Previously, there was a small settlement on this place, and the very name of this place was translated as “green village”. By the XV-XVI centuries. Greenwich was chosen by royalty who came here to relax among the many trees in the bosom of nature. In Tudor times, Greenwich had Royal Palace in which Henry VIII and all his legitimate children were born. Unfortunately, at present, only the Royal House remains from the palace. The main building has not been preserved.
The special location gave Greenwich the status of " sea gate» London. The whole history of this suburb is closely connected with the British Navy.
Immediately on the embankment we saw a monument to Sir Walter Reilly. I remember this name from the movie "The Golden Age", about the times of Elizabeth I. Sir Walter Reilly was a favorite of the Queen for a long time, she granted him numerous titles, lands and estates. Walter Reilly took an active part in the development North America, as well as in search of gold on the North American continent. Some also claim that he brought tobacco and potatoes to Europe, but this is most likely speculation.
The buildings of the British Naval Museum rise near the embankment. These buildings were built according to the project of the most famous architect in England, K. Ren, the one who built St. Paul's Cathedral and many other buildings in the center of London after the great fire. At first, a hospital for veteran sailors was located here. Later, the buildings housed the Royal Naval College.
Currently, only a small part of the premises is used by college students. The rest houses the Maritime Museum, which displays ancient maps, weapons and ship models that tell about the history of the British Navy.
Then we went to the Royal House, the only building left from the time of the former royal palace. This building was built at the beginning of the 17th century and served as a gift from Charles I to his wife Henrietta Maria. Soon broke out in England Civil War, and the Tudor palace was destroyed, miraculously managed to save only this royal house.
When K. Wren created his hospital, it was decided to place the royal house in the center, and create four wings around it, named after the kings and queens of England. Now all architectural ensemble included in the list world heritage UNESCO.
Greenwich is also famous for its large green park, in which kings once loved to hunt. As elsewhere in England, there are well-groomed trimmed lawns, many trees, alleys, it is a pleasure to walk here.
The hill offers stunning views of the entire C. Wren building complex, the Thames and the Dockland area with the Canary Wharf high-rise building complex, as well as London's largest O2 stadium.
But our main goal was the Royal Observatory, created at the end of the 17th century. To determine the longitude, ships used chronometers, which were checked against lighthouses installed along the coast.
In Greenwich, a red ball was preserved, which was raised up at about one in the afternoon, then it froze for a short time so that all ships had time to check their chronometers, and at exactly one in the afternoon the ball descended.
Then in 1851 the Greenwich meridian was put forward as the standard for the prime meridian. Now not only longitude is counted from here, but also time zones around the world.
The observatory houses a museum dedicated to the timekeeping device, and you can also see the various devices used for navigation. In addition, there is a planetarium.
From the building of the royal observatory, a conditional line of the zero meridian begins, at the end of which a kind of monument is erected. There is even a queue to take a picture with this meridian.
We went through the park to the residential areas of Greenwich. The development of the area is typical for England, there are old and very interesting houses.
In this part of Greenwich we met the church of St. Alfridzh. This building was restored after the Second World War, and in the original cathedral, which was founded in the 11th century, the young Henry VIII was baptized.
Since it gets dark early in winter, we returned from Greenwich already in the dark, admiring the lights of the city at night and the beautiful illumination of many sights, including the London Eye.
In Greenwich, I was not so much impressed by the famous zero meridian, but by the magnificent views from the hill, and the stunning buildings of the former royal hospital. I can imagine how beautiful Greenwich is in the summer, when long daylight hours and a riot of vegetation adorn this already amazing place.
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The Greenwich shopping center in Yekaterinburg opened in the city center in 2006 and now occupies a whole block between the streets of March 8, Kuibyshev, Vainer, Radishchev.
The shopping center is steadily expanding: together with the fifth phase opened at the end of 2016, its area is 303,000 sq. m; The complex includes retail outlets, offices, amusement parks, parking.
To navigate through the huge Greenwich shopping center for buyers, stands with detailed maps: You can find them near entrances and escalators.
Amusement parks in Greenwich
On the third floor of the shopping and entertainment center, amusement parks of various themes receive visitors daily.
The main part of the attractions is located on the territory of the fourth stage of the shopping center behind the cash desks of the Greenwich Cinema.
In the entertainment zone there is a theatrical attraction for those who like to tickle the nerves "House of Strakhov" and a mirror labyrinth "Illusionarium", a children's play city "FantasyGrad", an amusement park and extreme entertainment "Heroes Park".
How to get to Greenwich in Yekaterinburg
You can get to Greenwich from any bus station in the city: in less than 20 minutes, without traffic jams - thanks to the metro. However, there are other options.
How to get from Northern Bus Station to Greenwich
The route Northern Bus Station - Greenwich by metro takes only 4.5-5 minutes. Taking into account the descent and a short walk along the underpass - about 20 minutes. From the North Station, you need to sit down at the Uralskaya metro station, choose the direction - towards Botanicheskaya, get off - at Geological, the third one after Uralskaya. The landing direction is marked on the platforms.
An alternative to the metro in this case is bus number 57 from the Vokzalnaya stop, which reaches the Greenwich shopping center in about 25-30 minutes if there are no traffic jams, but during rush hour, the time can increase significantly.
How to get from the South Bus Station to Greenwich
Get to the shopping center Greenwich from the South Bus Station on land transport- trams or buses - sometimes you can do it as quickly as by metro, since the distance is short and the route runs completely through March 8th. Landing - from the side of the station.
All trams from the South Bus Station to the center go through the Circus stop, where you will need to get off.
Buses and minibuses No. 011, 016, 23, 50, 54, 57 follow from the Bus Station stop to the Greenwich shopping center.
A trip by metro - take Chkalovskaya and get off at the next station - Geological. After the escalator, turn right, from the doors at the fork, choose the middle and longest passage with a travolator - it leads to the lower shopping level of Greenwich, where the Hyperbola hypermarket is located.
In good weather, you can walk from the South Bus Station to Greenwich on foot, following the left side of the street. March 8. The distance is just over 2.5 km.
How to get from the railway station to Greenwich
From the Yekaterinburg railway station to Greenwich, you can take the metro: the entrance to the Uralskaya station is about 300 meters from the station.
By ground transport railway station Greenwich can be reached directly only by bus number 23 (landing in front of the Olimp shopping center).
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Greenwich is one of the most interesting suburbs in London. It is located in the southeastern part of the British capital on the banks of the Thames, just six miles from. The largest expanse of historical buildings and parkland in England has been preserved here. In addition, in Greenwich you will find many attractions related to scientific, astronomical and maritime history.
I offer you a one day itinerary that will take you to most of the museums, monuments and markets in Greenwich. Morning:
Clipper "Cutty Sark"
If you arrive on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), in Our first stop will be at the Cutty Sark clipper. Cutty Sark is the last of sailing ships 19th century that once carried goods between Britain and China. She was built in 1869 and was considered the most beautiful and fastest ship of her time. The ship became a museum piece in 1956 and has been part of the Royal Greenwich Museums ever since. The exposition of the Cutty Sark Museum also includes an interesting collection of figures from ships, printed publications, drawings, as well as reports and personal records of travels. 
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:00). Tickets: for adults - 13.50 £; for children (5-15 years old) - 7 £.
Next to Cutty Sark is the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, where tourists can find all the information they need about Greenwich. 
Old Royal Naval Academy
Further along the waterfront is the Old Royal Naval College. The college stands on the territory where the palace was located, which belonged to Edward I, later Henry VII. Henry VIII was born in this palace, married Catherine of Aragon, signed the death warrant for Anne Boleyn, and married Anne of Cleves. new palace was built by Wren in 1696 for Charles II, but soon became a hospital for disabled sailors. Be sure to visit the main attractions of the college - the Chapel and the Painted Hall. 
The chapel, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was built for the Royal Mariners' Hospital. After a catastrophic fire in 1779, it was reconstructed by James Stewart in the Renaissance style, and today is a wonderful example of a perfect neoclassical interior.
The chapel is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. The large canvas of the altarpiece "The Shipwreck of St. Paul" is by Benjamin West.
The 1789 chapel organ is the largest work of Samuel Greene, the leading organ builder of his day. 
The Painted Hall originally served as the dining room for the Royal Mariners' Hospital. Decorated with beautiful baroque paintings that would not look out of place in Sistine Chapel, this hall was considered the most beautiful dining room in Europe.
In 2013, restoration work was completed in the western part of the hall. Work on part of the historic hall cost £335,000. The entire restoration project will cost £2.5 million and take several years to complete.
Entrance to the college is free, daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
From the center, head down King William Walk to the Royal Observatory.
Royal Observatory
The observatory sits in the middle of the 183-acre Greenwich Park. This is one of the oldest of the eight. On the territory of Greenwich Park, in addition to beautiful lawns and walking paths, there is a plot wildlife called "Deer Park". From here you have a beautiful panorama of London and the Thames, especially at sunset. 
The Royal Observatory is one of the most important historical and scientific sites in the world. The Royal Observatory, founded in 1675 by Charles II to promote safe navigation, was housed in a building designed for it by Sir Christopher Wren. In 1967 the scientific part of the observatory moved to Herstmonceau in Sussex. A museum has been established in Greenwich containing a collection of old astronomical instruments. 
The prime meridian of longitude, dividing the world into eastern and western halves, runs through the building and is marked by a steel rail. At the Observatory, visitors can simultaneously stand in both the eastern and western hemispheres at the same time, this is one of the most popular attractions of the Observatory. On the mast of one of the towers, a red ball is visible, every day at 13:00 it falls down. This device was originally used to adjust the chronometers of ships on the Thames. A huge dome dominates the Equator building, which houses the largest telescope in Britain and a planetarium. 
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Tickets to the Observatory: for adults - £ 7; for children (5-15 years old) - 2.50 £. Planetarium: for adults - £ 6.50; for children (5-15 years old) - 4.50 £
Coffee break
Then, go down the hill to the National Maritime Museum, this is our next stop. But first, turn the corner to the Biscuit Ceramic Café. There you can relax, treat yourself to good coffee with delicious English pies. And if the fire of creativity burns in you, you can use the provided white ceramic dishes to draw your masterpiece on it. 
Royal National Maritime Museum
After short rest, go to the Royal National Maritime Museum. It is in the famous 1635 mansion, the Queen's House, by the architect Inigo Jones. The Queen's House is a masterpiece of classical architecture and is known for its perfect proportions, fine marble floors, as well as wrought iron balustrades and magnificent paintings on the ceilings.
In the museum you will learn about the journeys and the sailors who made them. This is the largest maritime museum in the world, keeping in its funds more than two million objects related to navigation. Its main exhibition is devoted to the history of the Royal Navy, starting from the Tudor era. The museum opened in 1937 and, in addition to ship models, cartographic materials, and other scientific objects, contains excellent maritime paintings by William Turner, as well as portraits of famous sailors by Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. For children, it will be especially interesting to have a huge interactive map world used to show the details of some famous events in naval history.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:30), admission is free.
Lunch:
The Greenwich Market, which has existed since 1737, is a great place to refresh yourself with local cuisine with a cup of coffee or tea and go shopping. English marmalades and jams, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian dishes, Danish cookies - everything for your appetite. But not only the gastronomic variety is famous for the Greenwich market. 
There is a lively arts and crafts market here, and many artists and designers present their arts and crafts in their own stalls. And on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00-17:30, you can also buy antiques, collectibles and antiques in the market.
The market is open six days a week (from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-17:30).
Day. Fan Museum
After lunch, visit the unique Fan Museum, the only one in the world. The Fan Museum in Greenwich is part of the World Heritage of Humanity and contains over four thousand antique fans and fans dating from the 11th century to the present day. Visitors can get acquainted with the design of these unique objects, which for centuries have served people not only for cooling, but also as ceremonial items, fashion accessories, symbols of social status. 
The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. Tickets for adults - £4.00, for children (7-16 years old) - £3.00.
If you still have some energy left, you can walk through the park to the redbrick caretaker's house. it historical monument Georgian architecture, which now houses an art gallery. The collection features over seven hundred works, from the Old Dutch Masters to the Renaissance.
Evening in a pub
The best way to end such a busy day in Greenwich is in one of the iconic pubs. The Gipsy Moth, near Cutty Sark, is a large three-story pub with a comfortable outdoor beer area for warm, sunny days. A great place to try local, cider or potato vodka with a big slice of hot English pie for starters.
How to get to Greenwich
Greenwich is just 20 minutes from Central London, in zone 2.
The best way to get here is by boat. Riverboats make regular trips to Greenwich from the piers, Canary Wharf and the Tower. 
The Docklands Light Railway, DLR, a driverless automated rail system, departs from the central London terminals Tower Gateway (next to ) and Bank (transfer from Underground). Take the train to Lewisham and get off at Cutty Sark station in Greenwich city centre. valid.
You can travel to Greenwich by train from Charing Cross, East Waterloo, Cannon Street and .
North Greenwich tube station is located far from the center of Greenwich and was built to access the Millennium Dome (now the O2 Arena). But you can walk along the banks of the Thames in about 45 minutes.
Greenwich is historic district in southeast London. It is located on the right bank of the Thames.
Brief historical outline of the area
The area originated in the 15th century as a small settlement called the "green village". A century later, Greenwich began to attract royalty. English kings and their families loved to relax here. At the end of the 17th century, by order of Charles II Stuart, an observatory was built in those places, similar to the one in Paris.
The geographical feature of the area and its main attractions
Greenwich is considered an elite, but at the same time not the most expensive area of London in terms of housing prices. The area gained worldwide fame due to the fact that it is through it that the zero meridian passes, counting geographical longitude and time zones of the earth.
The famous Royal Greenwich Observatory is located in Greenwich, from the top floor of which a green laser beam shines every night towards the north, counting the same zero meridian of the Earth. Being there, you can simultaneously be in the Western and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth, as well as at zero degrees of longitude. The observatory houses the Museum of Astronomical and Navigational Devices. On the territory of the observatory is the famous "Time Ball", designed to improve marine navigation, and Shepard's clock. There is also a monument to the zero meridian and a copper strip adjacent to it.
The famous Royal Naval Hospital, founded at the end of the 17th century, is located in this area. Previously, there was a Royal Palace on its territory, from which the so-called House of Queen Anne of Denmark or Queens House, built in the classical style of architecture, remained. Next to Queens House is a monument to the famous navigator James Cook, who discovered Australia, New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands.
Greenwich is well landscaped. Within its limits is Greenwich Park, decorated at the entrance with two columns with balls depicting the Earth. The park was previously used for hunting by members of the English royal family. The park, along with Queens House and the Royal Naval Hospital, are protected by UNESCO as sites. historical heritage. The embankment of the district is also under the protection of UNESCO.
In Greenwich, the famous Cutty Sark, which used to transport tea from China to England, is in a dry dock in the dock.
The marine theme of Greenwich is also represented by the National Maritime Museum.
Of the new sights, it is impossible not to mention the monument to Yuri Gagarin, opened in late spring 2013.
The symbolism of Greenwich is emphasized by the fact that it is here that the first store and beer pub in the Western Hemisphere is located.
The area is famous for its main educational institution - the University of Greenwich, which has the status of an international university. The campus is adjacent to the university.
In Greenwich it is possible to walk through the tunnel under the Thames. This tunnel is completely pedestrian. Its length is about 370 meters.
There is a large market in the area, called Greenwich Market in English. This market is known for its handicrafts.
In Greenwich there is the Church of St. Alfeche, built in the early Middle Ages.
Most of Greenwich's buildings are built in the Victorian style of architecture. There is also a large number of elite antique shops.
How to get to the area
One of the branches passes through Greenwich London Underground, namely the Dockland Light Railway. This branch works in automatic mode. You can get to Greenwich on the silver subway line Jubilee (Jubilee), getting off at the North Greenwich station. If you go along the white-green Dockland line, then you will have to get off either at the Cutty Sark station (Cutty Sark), or at the next Greenwich station of the same name (Greenwich). 
Greenwich can be reached from central London by train. To do this, you need to take the National Rail train at central station Charing Cross and go to Greenwich station. The trip lasts approximately 20 minutes.
It is possible to get to Greenwich by river tram along the Thames. Landing is carried out at the pier in the center of London. The journey will take approximately one hour. You can get off at two piers: Greenwich or North Greenwich.
Greenwich is undoubtedly an interesting area of London both in terms of architecture and in terms of its geographical uniqueness. This place is perfect for quiet rest and comfortable living.