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The first settlement on the site of the modern city appeared during the reign of the Roman Empire; Lester is one of the oldest cities in the country. In the center of the city is the oldest historical monument - Leicester Castle, which was built in the second half of the 11th century. The ancient building is surrounded by an incredible garden, the participants of the tour are offered a peek into the cozy patio and visit the nearby St. Mary's Church. This religious monument belongs to a later period, the church was built in the 12th century.

The most striking monuments of the Middle Ages are the so-called "Lester bridges". In total, the city retains three bridges: Packhorse Bridge, King William's Bridge and Belgrave Bridge. An interesting object is the Beaumont Leys, this is a large-scale land consolidation, in the place of which several centuries ago there was a Templar monastery. Today, from an old building, there are only ruins, after viewing the historical sights, everyone can descend to a nearby pond and enjoy the picturesque landscape.

Those who prefer to spend time in the fresh air, necessarily enjoy the picturesque Abbey Park, next to which is another important landmark. In 1143, the abbey of St. Mary was founded here, today only a few elements have survived from the ancient building, and a considerable part of the structures is in ruins. The most beautiful monument of architecture is the Cathedral. A high-scale construction with an originally decorated facade and no less exquisite interior decoration can be safely called the most beautiful building of the city.

The excursion program must include a visit to the old town hall Leicester Guildhall. The building, built in the 14th century, after complete reconstruction was converted into a museum, it contains an interesting collection of ethnographic and historical exhibits. The Jewry Wall complex is an open-air museum, which was based on the location of the ancient Roman baths. Visit it will be interesting to everyone who is not indifferent to ancient history. The Belgrave Hall Museum will introduce visitors to the life and culture of the Victorian era, and the Abbey Pumping Station is dedicated to the most striking scientific discoveries. For tourists who like to visit unusual excursions, it is worth to look into the Gas Museum (National Gas Museum), its collection is also very original.

Below you can choose one of the excursions to Leicester and the surrounding area from private guides - local experts of the region.

In the world there are a lot of picturesque places, cultural and historical cities, rich in architectural structures and interesting stories, about the existence of which you did not even expect earlier. To know more, you need to travel more. Books are an excellent source of knowledge, but in a living atmosphere it is much easier to get knowledge. Everyone knows a few facts about beautiful England, but going into the smallest details, everyone will be delighted to choose a trip to Lester.

In the world there are a lot of picturesque places, cultural and historical cities, rich in architectural structures and interesting stories, about the existence of which you did not even expect earlier. To know more, you need to travel more. Books are an excellent source of knowledge, but in a living atmosphere it is much easier to get knowledge. Everyone knows a few facts about beautiful England, but going into the smallest details, everyone will be delighted to choose a trip to Lester.

This is a large city, once located in the Roman domain, it was born in the former destroyed Celtic settlements, then began to expand and include small settlements. Now it is the venue for numerous theatrical productions, and is also rich in boutiques of knitted wool products, due to the presence in it of a huge factory for their production.

The city has many majestic old buildings right in the center, some of them are in a half-ruined form, which gives some refinement and immerses in the atmosphere of antiquity.

Lester is one of the oldest cities in the UK , founded by the Romans. It lies on the banks of the River Sor, in the central part of England, in the East Midlands region. The capital of the county of Leicestershire is very multinational, of 300 thousand inhabitants, most of the settlers. The cultural and ethnic diversity of Leicester, its rich history, elegant architecture and an abundance of attractions are of great interest to tourists. Medieval streets, like labyrinths, unique ancient bridges, majestic temples and a large number of museums - all this delighted even sophisticated travelers.

You can get to Leicester by plane or train. The airport is located in the county, between the cities of Nottingham , Leicester and Derby. Railways connect the city with London , Derby, Cambridge and Nottingham.

A striking historical landmark is the Leicester Castle, erected in the 10th century. It is located in the center of the city and forms an old architectural ensemble, consisting of a picturesque garden, the Church of St. Mary built in the 12th century, and the fortress itself. Nearby is the Tower Clock Tower, a symbol of the city. Its peculiarity is the location at the intersection of five roads. Another cult building with an original facade and exquisite interior decoration is the Cathedral of St. Martin, its walls hold the tomb of King Richard III.

The most ancient monuments of architecture are the well-preserved medieval bridges of the XV-XVII centuries.- Packhorse Bridge, Belgrave Bridge and King William's Bridge. Fans of historical attractions should visit the large-scale earthy fortification of Beaumont Leys, which is the ruins of the Templar monastery, and the town hall building, in which the Leicester Guildhall museum is located. In the territory of the Abbey Park, among the perfect English landscape, fragrant flower beds and neatly trimmed lawns, are the ruins of the Leicester Abbey of St. Mary, erected in 1143.

Today the city center is made up of old buildings of the Victorian era, on the outskirts, new neighborhoods are built, having their own sights. The most outstanding modern building is the National Space - a space center with a planetarium and six exposition halls on astronomy, space flight and cosmology. Fans of shopping and active entertainment will also find something to do - souvenir shops, restaurants and a cinema open their doors for them.

here is a large Asiatic community in Leicester, most of the people are immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. This is the reason for the presence around the city of many Hindu temples, Muslim mosques and Sikh gurdwar.

In the area of ​​the Belgrave road there is a huge number of Indian restaurants and shops. Both travelers and locals purposefully come to this area to taste Indian cuisine. It is here that attracts thousands of tourists an annual colorful holiday Diwali - a festival of candles, which marks the victory of good over evil.

Also in Leicester live Afro-Caribbean people, their community is concentrated in the Highfields area. Every August there is a large-scale Caribbean Carnival, in terms of brightness and a huge number of various entertaining events, it is the largest in all of England. This is a celebration in which absolutely everything participates: musical, theatrical, dance groups in advance think over their performances, and the chefs impress with originality of dishes.

Without a doubt, travelers who have the opportunity to visit the city during national holidays will receive a lot of emotions and unforgettable impressions. For tourists coming to Leicester for the first time, it's worth visiting the tourist center on Every Street. Here you will be provided with a detailed map, city guides and booklets describing the main attractions, as well as the timing of various cultural events.

Lester Square

Lester Square is in the heart of the entertainment district: this pedestrian area borders both Covent Garden and Soho, next to Chinatown. There are five huge cinemas, nightclubs, casinos, restaurants - in the evenings the square is full of people. It is named after the second Earl of Leicester, who built a house here in 1635, Leicester House. The count in front of him fenced off, depriving the public of the parishioners of the church of St. Martin in the fields. They turned to King Charles I, and after a special trial, Lord Lester was ordered to open a piece of land for the people. Around the house, others were gradually built, the square was formed. It became a fashionable place: Leicester House was the residence of members of the royal and other noble families. In the center of the square stood a gilded statue of George I. In 1775, the collector Ashton Lever opened a museum of "natural and other wonders" at Leicester House. Eight years later, a surgeon and scientist John Hunter, who housed a collection of 14,000 plant and animal products (later it became the foundation of the Hunterian Museum), settled in the square. In 1851, an unprecedented attraction opened on Leicester Square: a giant hollow globe 18 meters in diameter. Inside, the Earth's surface was modeled, and people, entering through the Pacific Ocean, climbed the stairs and inspected the continents. The success was deafening, but then the novelty became boring, in 1862 the globe was dismantled. The attractiveness of the square as a center of near-scientific entertainment has passed. Leicester Square grew overgrown with debris. The statue of George I was defeated by hooligans. This worried the parliament, and in the end the square was ennobled, the square was divided, decorated with sculptures. Now, after the last reconstruction, there was only a white marble fountain with Shakespeare's statue: the bard in a capricious pose is standing on a high pedestal, surrounded by dolphins. The statue of Giovanni Fontana, executed in 1874, replicates the sculpture of William Kent in the corner of the poets of Westminster Abbey. Subsequently, Leicester Square was once again littered - during the "winter of discontent" of 1978-79, when the unions fought against the government (as a result Margaret Thatcher came to power). Workers of many industries, including scavengers, went on strike, and Leicester Square was literally piled with garbage bags. In the people it was called "Fester Square" ("rotting area"). Now the name of the square is a symbol of entertainment. Among the local institutions, the main thing, perhaps, is one of the largest cinemas in London, the Odeon, built in 1937. Here, behind the recognizable façade of polished black granite, European and world premieres are often held. From the side of Leicester Street, in a small building with a clock and a signboard TKTS sell "burning" theater tickets for half the price. It is necessary to beware of the numerous fake cash desks that arise on the square: real tickets - only at TKTS.

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