Leeds (United Kingdom) – detailed information about the city from a photo. The main attractions of Leeds with a description, guidebooks and cards.
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Leeds City (UK)
Leeds is the UK’s third largest city, located in Yorkshire County. It is one of the largest industrial, commercial and financial centers of Northern England, which is famous for its magnificent shopping, a number of interesting museums and art galleries, as well as numerous parks. Leeds is a nice university city which has an attractive Georgian, Victorian and modern architecture.
- Geography and climate
- Practical information
- Story
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Leeds is located in North England in the west of Yorkshire. City located on the Eyre River at the foot of the Pennine Mountains. Climate – temperate with mild summers and cool winters.
Panorama of Leeds
Practical information
- The population is more than 780 thousand people.
- The area is 551.72 km².
- Currency – pound sterling.
- English language.
- Time – UTC 0, in the summer +1.
- The UK is not a party to the Schengen Agreement. Visa can be obtained by personally visiting an accredited visa centers that are located in Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg.
- Leeds has an international airport that has regular Flights to London, Paris, Amsterdam and other European cities.
- By train you can get to Leeds from London, York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and other British cities.
- Leeds is one of the centers of British shopping. City known many shops and shopping galleries. The most elegant shops are in the victorian quarter. On Albion Street is located Trinity shopping complex with numerous restaurants, shops and a cinema. Kirkgate Market in Leeds is one of the most large in Europe. A large number of stores are concentrated in Briggate area.
- Plenty of bars and pubs can be found in Briggate, Exchange Quarter and Assembly streets.
Story
Leeds was first mentioned at the end of the 11th century. In 1207 settlement received the status of a market town. Until the 17th century, Leeds was small. a town that flourished thanks to the wool trade. With coming industrial revolution begins the era of its prosperity. In that the period of Leeds becomes the economic center of northern England. Here built numerous industrial enterprises. Over a century industrial development Leeds population increased by 15 time.
Panorama of Leeds
In 1816 the canal was completed, which connected the city with the western coast of England. In 1758 the first in the world was built here. rail road. Leeds developed before World War II. After War, there was a drop in production, which significantly affected the welfare of the city. Now in industry only 1/10 is occupied part of the population.
Leeds
sights
Civic Quarter
Civic Quarter – the heart of Leeds with many beautiful Georgian and Victorian buildings, numerous statues, museums and shops.
Town hall
The Town Hall is a magnificent historic building that is one of the symbol of Leeds. Considered a Victorian Masterpiece architecture built in 1858. Town Hall is noteworthy beautiful Corinthian columns and a 61-meter clock tower.
On Victoria Square is a magnificent art a gallery that includes an excellent collection of British paintings, French and Italian masters.
Arcade District Briggate
One of the most popular places in Leeds is Hedrow (The Headrow) and Briggate (The Briggate). Hedrow is a pedestrian zone where There are many shops, public and cultural facilities. The Briggate District is famous for its historical shopping galleries and magnificent arcades of the 19th – 20th century (Grand Arcade, Thorntons Arcade, Queens Arcade). The pearl of this area is the street Queen Victoria
Royal weapon
Royal Weapons – one of the three royal museums armory that has an impressive collection of weapons and armor.
Cathedral
The Cathedral is a magnificent neo-gothic religious construction of the early 20th century. The current building replaced the church of sv. Anne, which was built in the 19th century.
Church of sv. John’s The theologian
Church of sv. St. John the Divine – the only preserved Leeds medieval church, built in 1634. It, probably the most beautiful religious building in the city located in New Briggat. The building is different two-oil structure and original chair.
Church of sv. Trinity
Church of sv. Trinity – the magnificent Georgian Church of the 18th century, located on the banks of the river in the area of Boar Lane.
Minster or church St. Petra
Minster or Church of Sts. Petra is one of the most impressive. attractions of the city, built on the site of a medieval religious buildings. This is an impressive neo-gothic building. has huge stained glass windows and keeps an ancient religious artifact – 10th century cross.
Kirkstal abbey
Kirkstal Abbey is a magnificent historical monument located 7 km west of Leeds. Is one of the most untouched examples of medieval cistercian abbey in Great Britain. In addition to the charming ruins, there are 24 hectares park area.
Lauterton Hall
Lauterton Hall – Edwardian Country Mansion, located on the eastern outskirts of Leeds. This house is full of history and contains an impressive collection of decorative art.
Harwood house
Harwood House – magnificent Georgian country mansion 18 century, which was the residence of the graph of the same name. Located in 14 km north of Leeds and has an impressive interior, paintings and porcelain collection.
Millennium Square
The Millennium Square is one of the most impressive urban spaces, which is the center of the cultural life of Leeds. Summer The area is often used for festivals and concerts. The most The impressive building here is a white stone Civic Hall, two pretty towers and romance columns.
Leeds-Liverpool channel
Leeds-Liverpool Canal – the largest hydrotechnical construction of Northern England with a length of 204 km. The channel was built during the industrial revolution and connects Leeds with west coast of the uk.
Temple of Newsam
Temple Newsam – a historic Tudor mansion with a rich collection of furniture, paintings, ceramics and textiles.
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