Primera clasificación Atractivos en Newcastle upon Tyne

Explore the underbelly of Newcastle upon Tyne in Victoria Tunnel which was built between 1839 and 1842. Surrounded by curved brick walls on the two sides, coal was transported through this place till its abandonment in the late 19th-century. However, it was used again during World War II when the tunnel was transformed into an air-raid shelter. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and touring this place is an unmissable activity during a visit to Newcastle upon Tyne.

The serene Tyne River flows out from under the shadows of the historic Tyne Bridge, an emblematic landmark in Newcastle upon Tyne. Built by the makers of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this magnificent arch bridge is among the favored of the city's seven bridges. Its four sturdy towers, fashioned out of Cornish granite, are as much a sight to behold as the latticed, emerald-hued bridge itself. The Tyne Bridge and its surrounding environs also double as a hotbed of nesting kittiwake colonies. Come night, this majestic bridge is set alight with fierce, vibrant shades that reflect on the glassy waters of the River Tyne below. A spectacular marvel of engineering, the Tyne Bridge greatly defines the skyline of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Castle in Newcastle on Tyne in England is a fortress built dating back to 1177. Solely built for defense purposes, it represents the violent times of North England’s history. A favorite tourist spot, Newcastle Castle is also rich with haunting stories, which gives this medieval monument an eerie factor.

El Ángel del Norte de Antony Gormley ya está comenzando a competir con el puente de Tyne como representación icónica del noreste de Inglaterra. Hecho de acero curado, el mismo material que durante siglos se utilizó para la construcción de barcos en el cercano río Tyne, el puente es un homenaje a la larga historia industrial de la región y, además, simboliza la capacidad de la gente del lugar de superar el desafío que presenta el futuro posindustrial. Con unos 20 metros de alto y una envergadura de 54 metros, el monumento se encuentra sobre una colina baja junto a la principal ruta terrestre que va a Newcastle desde el sur, y a tan solo un kilómetro y medio del principal ferrocarril de la costa este, en donde es apreciado por más de 30 millones de personas cada año.

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle crossing that links Newcastle Quayside with the major redevelopment projects such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and the Gateshead Music Centre on Gateshead Quays. It is the first tilting bridge in the world and is designed to resemble a blinking eyelid when it is raised to permit ships to pass beneath. The bridge forms part of a one-mile circular riverside walk taking in the Swing Bridge to the west. There are specific timings when the tilt of the bridge is visible.

Grey's Monument has been a landmark meeting place for locals and visitors since its erection in 1838. The Monument was built to commemorate the services of Charles, Earl Grey (1764-1845) to the nation. As Prime Minister, Earl Grey, a tireless anti-slavery campaigner, steered the Great Reform Bill (1832) into law. Standing 135ft high, the Monument is at the heart of the shopping area of the city and looks down Grey Street, which was described by no less a person than the former poet laureate Sir John Betjeman as the finest curved street in Britain. It is a key part of the classical heritage of Newcastle. Behind is the Monument Mall shopping area and Eldon Square Shopping Centre is a few paces away.