-- Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, commonly known as Newcastle. It is located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the River Tyne, 13 kilometers east of the North Sea. It got its name in 1080 due to the construction of a new castle. Since the 16th century, it has been a major coal port in the UK. It became a city in 1882. Maritime transport and heavy industry are of great importance. It is one of the centers for shipbuilding and ship repair, and also has industries such as steel, coking, machinery, electrical instruments, chemicals and food processing. It is a railway and highway hub. There are 5 road and railway bridges including the Tyne Bridge connecting Gateshead on the south bank. There are many buildings such as medieval churches. St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest churches in Newcastle, and its architectural style is full of Gothic features. The artistic elements such as stained glass windows, murals and carvings inside the church are breathtaking 😍. It is a cultural center, with Newcastle University, Institute of Technology, College of Education, etc., as well as archaeological museums, science and technology museums and art museums 🎨. Newcastle is the political, commercial and cultural center of northern England. People from Newcastle are famous all over the world for their extraordinary achievements, unique personalities and accents 😎. Newcastle's reputation as a "city of vitality" comes from the 19th century, when George and Robert Stephenson built the steam engine and Joseph Swan improved the electric light bulb 💡. On weekends, thousands of tourists pour into Newcastle from northern England. The large number of students here makes the city's nightlife colorful 🎉. Newcastle has been rated as one of the world's top eight entertainment cities 🥳. Newcastle churches and exquisite stained glass windows, internal altar sculptures ✝️ Tyne Bridge 🌉 Riverside Park 🌳 Grey's Monument 🏛️ Romanesque figure sculptures resting on the Robert Stephenson Memorial 🗿 Homeless people walking through the bustling streets 🥺 Night view along the River Tyne 🌃 #architecture #UK #travel #historicalbuildings #history #decorinspiration