Britain has had colonies across the globe for many decades, and therefore its contribution to culture can be considered one of the most significant in the world. English traditions have become a household name, and the culture of Great Britain has influenced the development of music and painting, architecture and theater, fashion and literature among many nations.
Build for ages
One of the main cultural features of the United Kingdom is its famous landmarks. England was once an influential architectural center, and many styles are reflected in its buildings. The famous Catherbury Cathedral, now under the protection of UNESCO, was built on the site where St. Augustine of Canterbury conducted mass baptisms of local residents - the first Christians on the territory of the future Great Britain.
The architecture of Foggy Albion is closely related to the history and political initiatives of the country. The Renaissance did not bring the same lush prosperity as on the mainland, but classicism took root and became the main trend in the construction of buildings and structures at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Gothic and neo-Gothic trends of architecture turned out to be no less popular on the islands. Among the main cultural monuments of Great Britain are Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the ensemble of Trafalgar Square, the castles of Scotland, and Buckingham Palace.
Shakespeare House
Literary scholars can argue for any length of time whether Shakespeare existed, but no one doubts his contribution to the world's cultural heritage. Those who dream of getting into the theater, from which the victorious procession of famous productions began around the world, should book a tour to London. The Globe building is located here and the troupe of actors, in which Shakespeare himself played four centuries ago, performs. Other UK venues are no less popular with theater-goers:
- Royal Opera House.
- Edinburgh Theater Festival.
- New Theater Cardiff.
- London Colosseum.
- Irish Literary Theater.
Many productions are performed in languages and dialects adopted in Ireland and Scotland, which greatly contributes to the preservation of the unique culture of Great Britain.
Literary heritage
The United Kingdom has given the world several dozen poets and writers who have become beloved by millions of readers in different countries. The list of literary grandees includes D. G. Byron and Agatha Christie, Lewis Carroll and Walter Scott, Oscar Wilde and Bernard Shaw.
