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Inglaterra - Kent, Sandwich
Walking around the town of Sandwich, I felt like I was in an old English film. Those houses with their windows decorated with flower boxes and a dark wooden facade... almost black... with contrasting white paint!!! Beautiful!!!
And then there were those elderly couples, always very well-dressed, strolling through the streets! What a feeling!!!
Everywhere you can see Bed & Breakfasts (B&B), which are private homes where the owners themselves arrange a few rooms to rent... and visitors can stay for a few days and nights, like a hotel, but much more cozy and cheaper too!!! Here in England, this is quite common!
Sandwich is the best preserved medieval town in England and is located in the south of the country.
The town's port was once very important to the country... and tourists can visit the old bridges and entrance portals, as they are still preserved.
And then there were those elderly couples, always very well-dressed, strolling through the streets! What a feeling!!!
Everywhere you can see Bed & Breakfasts (B&B), which are private homes where the owners themselves arrange a few rooms to rent... and visitors can stay for a few days and nights, like a hotel, but much more cozy and cheaper too!!! Here in England, this is quite common!
Sandwich is the best preserved medieval town in England and is located in the south of the country.
The town's port was once very important to the country... and tourists can visit the old bridges and entrance portals, as they are still preserved.
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There is a market that takes place every week where farmers and producers of cheese, wine and homemade sweets meet to sell their products.
And another interesting fact about the city!
It was here that, in 1762, John Montagu, a resident of the city, invented the famous sandwich, which gave the city its name.
And another interesting fact about the city!
It was here that, in 1762, John Montagu, a resident of the city, invented the famous sandwich, which gave the city its name.
Well, there is still a lot to see and discover in this small but fascinating city.
Walmer Castle, built during the reign of Henry VIII, is truly a must-see. The fortification was built as a defense against the threat of a Catholic attack, but over the years it became a residence. The view from there over the port is wonderful!
Sandwich is also home to the last (of the eight previously existing) windmill. Dating back to 1760, the White Mill, as it is known, was powered by wind, in the old-fashioned way, until 1929. It then operated with a motor until 1957 and is now open only to visitors!
transportes:
Barcos: Ferryboat - Calais/Dover
Barcos: Ferryboat - Calais/Dover
