Devonshire, or Devon - a county in England, is in the southwest, the capital of Exeter. On the coast of the county are many harbors, conveniently located and well equipped. In the 19th century, a railway was laid in Devon, thanks to which the seaside resorts of the county began to develop rapidly and the tourism industry became the basis of its economy. By the middle of the 20th century, the interest of tourists to Devonshir was noticeably extinguished, and it began to revive only at the beginning of the century, 21 and the purpose of many travelers was no longer the sea shore, but national parks.
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How to get there
The most convenient way to start your journey is Devonthyshra from the capital - Exeter. Exeter is located at a distance of 172-199 (depending on the chosen route) miles from the English capital. You can get to the city on the routes M4 and M5, A303, M3 and A35.
From London Paddington Station Exeter departures trains according to the schedule, en route from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. Exeter International Airport operates around the clock and serves more than 1 million passengers per year.
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A bit of history
Devon's territory began to be populated by people immediately after the ice age, from At that time, around 500 Neolithic sites remained in the Dartmoor area, which provided archaeologists with a lot of information and valuable finds. By the year 55 n. e. The Romans occupied the region, and left here only 250 years later. Roman settlements became the basis for the creation of the British state. Then followed revolutions and wars, including a cruel war with a romantic name - the Scarlet and White Rose.
Devon's Resorts and Beaches
Devonshire's seaside is very picturesque. Despite the fact that the swimming season in these parts is not long, the resorts of Devon attract a lot of tourists. The reason for this is the mild climate, excellent ecology, beautiful scenery.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Devonshire
The county has a large number of castles. It can not be said that all of them are in excellent condition, but there is something to see. Compton Castle (5 miles from the village of Torquay) was rebuilt into a fortification from a common manor, preserved in its original form and gives an excellent idea of the medieval structures.
Litford was used as a courthouse and prison, its history contains many terrible and sad pages. Okhampton, built in the 11th century, now represents the remains of the walls and ruins of the main tower - the dongion - and is famous for the legend of Lady Howard, whose coach was built from the bones of her four untimely dead husbands.
The Castle of Paudeham, located south of Exeter, was heavily rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries, so it looks very picturesque, but gives a poor idea of the Middle Ages. To this day, it remains the property of the Devon family of counties.
Totnes Castle stands in the same city on the banks of the Dart River and is the best preserved example of the castles of the Norman building.
It is in this Devonshire, by the way, is located The Jurassic coast of Dorset and East Devon, the only natural site on the territory of England, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A lot of tourists come to walk along the hiking trails of this natural park, to admire the way various birds, animals and plants coexist nearby, many of which belong to the list of rare or protected ones.
Sights of Exeter - the county capital
On the coast of the river Ex, 15 km from its confluence in the English Channel, in a very beautiful area is the city of Exeter . Once it was built on the basis of defensive considerations: narrow crooked streets were preserved in the old part of the city and up to now . Exeter's main attraction is the majestic cathedral, which was founded in 1050, originally built in the Norman style, and later rebuilt in the Gothic style .It is famous for its remarkable organ, amazingly beautiful windows, unique library and clock of the 14th century .
The Town Hall was built in the 15th century and is one of the oldest existing municipal buildings in the country. The narrowest street in Parliament Street and unchanged from the time of construction in the Middle Ages High Street attract travelers with its unusualness.
It should be noted that Exeter is a good place for shopping, and the purchase of souvenirs and gifts in stores located in warehouses, built in the late 19th century, will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the past centuries. Will complement his visit to the "Molly Coffee House", existing in the city since the Elizabethan times.
- Take all the castles and fortresses of the county by storm and feel yourself a conqueror!
- Take a walk along the Jurassic coast of Dorset and Eastern Devon - you suddenly come across extinct dinosaurs?
A walk on a rented boat or ferry along the river Aix will bring new emotions and impressions, will allow to see the city in one more perspective. They are surprisingly unanimous in their appreciation of city hotels by their guests. It seems that for the local hoteliers the stars on the facades of the hotels have no value, the service is everywhere above all praise. The design and functioning of most hotels combine modern technology with the traditions of old England
Exeter University
Exeter is famous for its university, which is one of the most sought-after in England . At 11 faculties, about 15,000 students from different countries of the world, and the university campus is considered the most beautiful in England . Providing students with an opportunity to get an excellent education, the university leaves an imprint on the entire city life: student music festivals and sports competitions are held here systematically and collect a lot of both participants and fans, and just inquisitive tourists .