During nineteen hundreds the city was at its zenith in the steel production and attained international fame. The city stands near confluence of five rivers and is amiably located on hillsides with fascinating views of both city center and the countryside. The city is well known for its flora, which attracts a large number of tourists every year. The rustic style of the city has earned the popular nickname ‘the largest village of England’. Like any other major English city the city holds plethora of excitements for the visitors. Listed below are a few enticing locations in the city. Chatsworth House Chatsworth House is a large country house at Chatsworth and the residence of Cavendish family. The castle stands on the eastern side of the River Derwent. The view of the low hills that divide the Derwent and Wye valleys is awesome. The backdrop of the castle comprising expansive parkland, woods, and rocky hills are an eye candy to the tourists. The garden of Chatsworth is very popular in the whole of England. Apart from the natural beauties of the house, you can find a unique collection of valuable paintings, furniture, art work, sculpture, books and other artifacts. The house is open to the public round the year and enhances the enjoyment of tourists to the city of Sheffield. Millennium Gallery The Millennium Gallery is a popular art gallery in Sheffield. The gallery is located in the heart of the city and is surrounded by the city library, Sheffield Hallam University, and the city's theatre district. The gallery consists of four divisions namely the Special Exhibition Gallery, the Craft and Design Gallery, the Metalwork Gallery, and the Ruskin Gallery. Each one of them exhibits a unique display of items enlightening the visitors about the glorious past of the city and the country on the whole. It links to the fascinating Sheffield winter gardens, which is yet another great landmark of the city. The Lyceum & the Crucible If you are a lover of the English literature and have read about the great theaters of England, you have the opportunity of viewing them live in Sheffield. The two large theatres, the Lyceum Theatre and the Crucible Theatre, along with Studio Theater is the largest theater complex outside of London. A visit to the glorious place will take you back to golden days of English plays. Sheffield Botanical Gardens Sheffield Botanical Gardens is spread over nineteen acres of land and contains over 5,000 species of plant. It is a great place for lovers of plants and researchers. The botanical gardens of Sheffield is a must see place in the city. Surprisingly this well maintained botanical garden charges no entry fees to the tourists to visit the place. Other Attractions Sheffield has many more attractions for the visitors and some of the include Weston Park Museum, Graves Park, Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, and a lot more. Fargate the pedestrian shopping area located in the heart of the city is very popular for latest fashion and trends. The Moor is yet another shopper’s paradise that comprises over 100 shopping outlets, departmental stores, cafeterias, and restaurants. Transport and Accommodation Sheffield being a hilly area originally had an airport with short runway which was later closed due to various reasons. Now Robin Hood Airport Doncaster, Sheffield is the nearest airport. However, the city has a wide range of transport facilities, such as railways, buses, supertrams, and car rentals. Sheffield has number of hotels and restaurants ranging from start class to the economy class accommodation for every kind of visitor. Advance booking of hotels is highly recommended for a thorough enjoyment in the city.
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Dusty pueblos adorned with adobe houses, each with a man sitting against a wall, a large sombrero tipped over his face, heavy snoring sounds emitting from underneath that hat, and barefoot Indian women and children walking through the dusty, cobbled streets. This was the first image that came to mind when I thought of Mexico.
After four months travelling there, I discovered it was all this and much, much more. Mexico is a land of incredible diversity, from the deserts of the north to the mountainous interior, to the colonial towns around Mexico City and the Caribbean flavor of the Yucatan Peninsula with all opportunities for tourists, both land-based and online casino. Its people are poor, yet rich in culture, spirit and hospitality. I found myself humbled by their kindness and willingness to share with us what little possessions they had. In Mexico friendship is what counts. Mexico is also rich in history. The Yucatan is littered with the ruins of the Maya civilization that once inhabited its jungles. The towns around Mexico City resemble small Spanish-style towns with narrow, twisty alleys dotted with fountains and lined with colorful houses. Getting around in Mexico is easy. The one thing about poorer countries is that less people own cars and thus more people use public transport. This means that the public transport is not only cheap, but covers most destinations. The buses are the best way to travel. Personally I preferred the second class buses because they stop in all the small villages along the way. People get on and off all the time and so there is never a dull moment. Also, buckers come on the bus and entertain, and in each place you stop women and children sell food and drink at the windows or come on the bus. It doesn't always stop there. Other things are sold too, the most bizarre thing I saw being sold were stuffed animals. Finally, Mexico is much safer than many might think. Due to Western movies and with a little help from movie directors like Robert Rodriguez many have the impression that Mexico is still full of Bandidos and drug lords. While it's probably true, you are highly unlikely to come across any. I heard my share of horror stories, but in my four months of travelling there, never once got any aggro, or even anyone wanting a fight. I even spent an evening in a rough cantina where a group of men befriended me and the others I was with and insisted they buy us the drinks all night. They wouldn't let any of us buy any of the drinks, despite our insistence. When it came time to go, they shook our hands and wished us happy travelling. |
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