Great Britain

From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian 's Wall, Britain 's endless variety is astounding. David Else, Lonely Planet Writer

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