One of the oldest and strategically important cities in England is Southampton (Southampton), known since the time of the Romans .In the Middle Ages, this small settlement turned into the main southern port of the kingdom - through it was the main flow of goods to France .Then experiencing a flowering, then decaying, by the 20th century Southampton finally established itself in its role as a reference point of the southern borders of England .It was from Southampton went to his tragically ended trip the famous "Titanic" .Currently, it is one of the largest English ports and industrial centers .
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How to get
Southampton has its own airport, but it is so small that it only accepts flights from other cities in the United Kingdom and a very limited number of European countries, of which Russia does not have .Therefore, the most convenient option would be to fly to one of the London airports .From Heathrow (about 96 km) and Gatwick (about 130 km) to Southampton there are trains and buses .As for renting a car, here the advice for all English cities is the same: if you plan a lot of trips around the country, think about it, if Southampton is the main place of stay, then it's better to give up the car .
If you go directly from London, then the best option is a bus - 1, 5 hours from the main bus station of London - "Victoria", and 6-8 pounds at one end.
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Transport
The city center is preferable to explore on foot. At first glance it is not easy to determine where it starts and where it ends, but if you go from Bedford Place (this is in the northern part of the center) towards the coast, then you definitely will not get lost and get a lot of pleasure from walking.
If you walk heavily, you can move along the road by bike. In Southampton there are several cycling routes, which can be found on the Internet and on special stands. They are not particularly well connected, but almost all lead to the center, so it's difficult to get lost. The relief here is mostly flat, although there are hills in the Hampshire region.
For those who do not want to trouble themselves, there is an extensive network of bus routes, most of which start from the city center. Buses run normally at intervals of no more than 10 minutes.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Southampton
Walking along the busy center of Southampton between modern buildings, you suddenly come across the construction clearly from past centuries - it's Bargate. Once here was the northern boundary of the city, and Bargate was the main gate through which daily passed trade caravans to the port. Bargate is one of the few preserved to our time parts of the city wall. Today this medieval building has been restored and given under the gallery of modern art.
In Southampton generally a good choice of art galleries. In addition to the already mentioned gallery of Bargate there is also the Millais gallery - temporary exhibits of contemporary artists and designers are located here. John Hansard Gallery - was opened in 1980 at the local university and combines modern painting and photography. The city art gallery exhibits more than 3500 art objects created during the last 6 centuries.
The medieval trading house is one of the few preserved buildings of this kind, its surroundings are completely recreated and convey the spirit of the middle of the 14th century. The so-called Tudor House was built in 1495 for Sir John Doutree, the head of the Southampton Customs. Now he is on restoration, but excursions there still lead.
Museums
Not less interest in tourists is caused by a variety of thematic museums. The museum of archeology will clearly show the development of the city from the time of Roman submission to the Victorian times. The very building of the museum is not inferior to the historical value exhibited in it - God's House Tower is the first artillery fort in England.
- Go to the game of the local football club "Southampton" at the St. Mary's Stadium. The main thing is not to overdo the expression of emotions!
- Visit the Southampton port, from whose quay April 10, 1912 departed the notorious "Titanic."
The Maritime Museum will tell you about the history of the local docks and their significance for the United Kingdom in the old days. Solent Sky is a large museum that tells the history of the development of English aviation.
Active rest is
For lovers of outdoor activities in Southampton, too, there is something. As in many ports, there are sailing schools here. The express course, which includes 2 days in the open sea, costs about 200 pounds sterling, but they say that this is an honest price for that hurricane of emotion that you get.
For less active sports fans and beautiful spectacles, a sailing show is held once a year in Southampton and more often - football matches with the participation of a local club of the same name with the city at the St. Mary's Stadium. Photo of Southampton (5)