History
In the Middle Ages it was a small village. Quite often it was attacked and in the 16th century, during the war between England and France, the village was completely burned by the French. In the 17th century, the village of Brighton appeared on this site, but during a severe storm, most of the buildings were washed away. Gradually, the village recovered, thanks to Dr. R. Russell, who recommended Brighton to his patients for recovery, because. considered the local air curative. So the city turned into the best resort city in England.
Location
The city is located in the south of England, on the English Channel.
Sights
Royal Chapel
The most beautiful building was built in the XVIII century. In 1876, as a result of a strong storm, the chapel was badly damaged and only 20 years later it was restored. Now there are music concerts.
St. Watholomew’s Church
The beautiful church, built in the 12th century, has a second name – “The Ark”. It got its name from the impressive size of the nave, which was decorated with marble and mosaics. On Sundays, services are held here. Exhibitions, concerts, films are also shot here.
Saint Peter’s Church
This church was built in the 19th century in neo-gothic style. The church of extraordinary beauty has 2 towers. Here is an organ that can be heard at divine services on Sundays.
Royal Pavilion
The extraordinary beauty of the building, built in the XIX century, is made in the colonial style. Chinese and Indian motifs were involved in the design. Luxurious interiors amaze with their beauty. Here is the Theatre, Grain Exchange and a beautiful Concert Hall with an organ. Around the pavilion there is a magnificent garden with many flowering and fragrant plants. Here, in the garden, is the Brighton Museum and a wonderful Art Gallery.
Entertainment
On the central pier of Brighton is the Amusement Park. It is famous for being frequented by members of the royal family. The Park often hosts photo shoots for famous publications. On the Embankment of the city you can admire the Statue of Peace. The height of the Statue is 10 m. Here, near the Statue, the Peace Festival takes place every year. And on the embankment there is the Avenue of Stars and the Ferris Wheel, which rises 50 meters above the city. It is interesting to visit the Booth Museum of Natural History. There is a wonderful collection of butterflies and amazing stuffed animals of various animals.
The collection includes almost 500 species. For lovers of fishing, the Museum of Fishing is open. Everyone can visit the Royal Park with a large lake and a beautiful garden of fragrant flowers. There is also a pond with ducks. Especially popular with tourists are Devil’s Valley with picturesque landscapes, Stenmer Park and the stunningly beautiful Kipling Gardens park with numerous fragrant flowers and a rose garden.