Wednesday 24 November 2010

Kensington Palace one of the marks of London

Kensington Palace is located in the Kensington Gardens and is considered as one of the marks of English capital. The gardens was part from the Hyde Park before they were officially divided and now for its beginning is considered western part from the park. In the far 1689 it was the royal residence of the King due to the fact that the air there helps him to improve his asthma condition. The palace was improved by Sir Christopher Wren and the way for carriages was made from the corner of the Hyde park to the residence. Later in the palace are was designed an Orangery for Queen Anne by Sir John Vanbrugh together with the magnificent garden. The general view of the Kensington Gardens was created by George II and remains till now when the park is used as a public area. The most famous and loved person from the not far past who lived in the palace was Princess Diana who moved there shortly after her marriage with Price Charles. The place was her residence after the divorce too, right to her dead. Now it is turned into a tourist attraction and is open for visitors who can walk trough all the rooms see the ceremonial dresses of some members of the royal family, participate some of the expositions held in. Another memorial of may be most loved royalty Prices Diana is her memorial Playground and her fountain. For the lovers of the tradition history and architecture a day spend in that place will be a celebration of all senses. You can enjoy e traditional English tea there to complete the remarkable experience. Good tip is to find yourself accommodation somewhere around so you can try the morning jogging or simple walk. In case the is no suitable hotel you can always count on the shot term apartments in London as an option for the good place to stay in.

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