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Echoes of the past resonate through the heart of Greenwich . Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its architectural, scientific, maritime and royal associations, Greenwich has taken its place alongside other important sites such as the Tower of London, Kew Gardens and the Taj Mahal.
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Situated on the bank of the river Thames, in southeast London , it possesses an ensemble of architectural significant buildings and landscapes. These include The Old Royal Naval College, The Fan museum, The National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory, The Queen's House and Greenwich Park. The view from the General Wolfe statue at the top of Greenwich Park looks out across London and is a specially protected view.
Greenwich has Roman and Anglo-Saxon remains in the Park but its principal legacy derives from its royal history.
The Tudor palace of Placentia , which stood on the site of the magnificent Old Royal Naval College , was a favourite residence of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, where both were born. The last addition to the palace, the Queen's House, was begun in 1617. Now part of the National Maritime Museum , it forms the historical and visual link between the vanished glories of Placentia and the classical formality of the “park-and-palace” landscape today.
With its fine late-Georgian shops and terraces round the covered market and many other buildings dating back to about 1700, it remains a place of charm and activity.
Greenwich is also the reference point for the world's time. It is to Greenwich that everyone else on earth looks to set their watches. The Prime Meridian – Longitude 0° - at the Royal Observatory is the official baseline from which world time is measured. Every new day officially begins at the Observatory.
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Greenwich has played a key role in the story of Britain 's sea power for over 400 years and today its museums celebrate its maritime history. |
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Greenwich is renowned internationally for its magnificent architecture. Highlights include the National Maritime Museum the Painted Hall and Chapel of the Old. |
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The Fan Museum offers afternoon teas on
Tuesday and Sunday afternoons, from 3pm. Available in the
delightful Orangery, which overlooks a Japanese style garden.
Pizza Express (Greenwich Church Street) has
two special pizzas exclusive to Greenwich. Try the Salmone Affumecato,
a topping of smoked salmon, marscapone and dill, in aid of the Cutty
Sark or the Alfegio, a four-cheese pizza with artichokes and ham,
in support of St Alfege Church. |
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