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Greenwich is a district in south-east London, England, on the south bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich. It is best known for its maritime history and as giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time.
The town became the site of a Royal palace, the Palace of Placentia from the 15th century, and was the birthplace of many in the House of Tudor, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and was rebuilt as the Royal Naval Hospital for Sailors by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor. These buildings became the Royal Naval College in 1873, and they remained an establishment for military education until 1998 when they passed into the hands of the Greenwich Foundation. The historic rooms within these buildings remain open to the public; other buildings are used by University of Greenwich and the Trinity College of Music.
The town became a popular resort in the 17th century with many grand houses, such as Vanbrugh castle established on Maze Hill, next to the park. From the Georgian period estates of houses were constructed above the town centre. The maritime connections of Greenwich were celebrated in the 20th century, with the sitting of the Cutty Sark and Gipsy Moth IV next to the river front, and the National Maritime Museum in the former buildings of the Royal Hospital School in 1934. Greenwich formed part of Kent until 1889 when the County of London was created.

Take public transport boat to greenwich

Leeds Castle, Canterbury cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover and Greenwich
Canterbury, Castillo de Leeds, Acantilados de Dover, Greenwich y Paseo en Barco por el Tamesis
Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich River Boat Ride
Themsefahrt, Greenwich und Docklands
Thames River Cruises - Westminster to Greenwich or vice versa
One-way Private Transfer from London Heathrow to Docklands/Greenwich
One Way Private Transfer from Gatwick Airport to Docklands/Greenwich
One Way Private Transfer from Stansted Airport to Docklands/Greenwich
One Way Private Transfer from Luton Airport to Docklands/Greenwich

Things to see in National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (source --> www.nmm.ac.uk )

Level 2 19 Budding young sailors can take command of The Bridge and steer a ship into port using a state-of-the-art simulator            Level 1 13 The restored stained glass from the old Baltic Exchange is an impressive half-dome commemorating victims of World War I        Level G 8 The uniform coat worn by Nelson when he fell at Trafalgar, with the fatal bullet hole clearly visible, can be seen in Maritime London

Level 2 – Second floor 18 Membership Office Visitors welcome 19 The Bridge ‘Hands-on’ interactive gallery with ship simulator 20 Oceans of Discovery Exploring the World and its oceans 22 Ship of War Part of the Museum’s vast collection of ship models 23 All Hands An interactive gallery for children of all ages Level 1 – First floor  9 Your Ocean The ocean and its part in mankind’s survival 10 Members Room Exclusive use for Members of the NMM 11 Caird Library Research facilities including books and periodicals (Library is open Tuesday to Thursday and by appointment on the first Saturday of each month) 12 E-Library Internet access to on-line collections and resources (E-Library is open Monday to Thursday and on the first Saturday of each month) Level 1 – First floor 13 Stained glass from the Baltic Exchange A vivid stained glass memorial to victims of World War I 14 Atlantic Worlds Tracing historical connections across the Atlantic 16 Art & the Sea The role of the sea in European visual culture Closing July 2010 17 Upper Deck Collection Over 400 of the Museum’s treasures  Level G – Ground floor 1 Explorers Tales of Arctic and medieval exploration 3 Mess Deck Activity room and school groups lunch area 4 Quarter Deck Activity and teaching room 5 Lecture Theatre Conferences, lectures, seminars and film screenings 7 Boats that Built Britain Until November 2010 8 Maritime London The port of London as Britain’s gateway to the world

 Things to see in Royal Observatory, Greenwich (source --> www.nmm.ac.uk )

Astronomy Route (in above map in PINK)

Meridian Route(in above map in blue)

Things to see in Queen's House, Greenwich (source --> www.nmm.ac.uk )

Level 2 7 The elegant Tulip Stairs of 1635            Level 1 4 The unique marble floor of the Great Hall          Level G 3 Fascinating photographs from the past in The Cradle of the Navy

Level 2 – Second floor Meridian route Art for the Nation World-class paintings from the National Maritime Museum’s collection. Offering a fascinating journey through portraiture, seascapes, the art of exploration and encounter, heroes and martyrs and many other aspects of Britain’s long relationship with the sea Accessible toilet Stairs Shop Observatory Café Baby changing Planetarium tickets Information point Lift Toilet Audio guide collection point 8 to 21 Public study room Includes resources for visitors to explore the collections and Queen’s House Level 1 – First floor Historic Greenwich Paintings that show how Greenwich and the Park have changed over the centuries 4 Great Hall A spectacular setting with an elaborately-tiled floor and grand gallery above 6 Tudor Rooms Paintings depicting key figures, monarchs and pictures from the Tudor period 23 South-West Parlour Art of the van de Veldes: Dutch father and son painters 22 Orangery Stylish south-facing room with elegant views of the Park 24 South-East Parlour Painting historic battles at sea Level G – Undercroft 2 Timeline An introduction to the history of the Queen’s House and its inhabitants 3 The Cradle of the Navy: The Royal Hospital School at Greenwich A display about the role of the Queen’s House as a naval school between 1821 and 1933 7 Tulip Stairs This splendid spiral stairway was the first in Britain to be built without a central support column

Have a look at its menu here - Chinese food in Greenwich. Greenwich university is very beautiful. It had a bit of olden look and had a very good architecture compared to the dull modern buildings. Just opposite the university is Devonport House and National Maritime Museum. We also saw the Queens House. When we crossed these 2 structures and walked through them we started seeing lush green grasslands which I believe was the beginning of the Greenwich park. We could also see the Royal Greenwich observatory on the other end of this park on the uphill. While walking on this park we took the snaps of the beautiful scenery behind us where we could see 2 huge pillars of the Greenwich university and in the middle were a bunch of tall buildings in Canary Wharf. Then we walked to the observatory. There was an amazing view from the observatory. We saw the O2 arena on the right most side, to its left were the Greenwich Uni and the Canary Wharf buildings ( HSBC, Citi etc... ), on their left I could see another bunch of buildings which I could recognize to be from Liverpool street as I saw the famous Swiss Bank building. And all along these structures, flew The Thames.

I also took a pic with the meridian ( 0 0 0 ). Taking pictures inside the museum is not allowed. There some amazing time keeping devices and paintings etc which were very very old. I remember spotting something from the 16th century. There was a shop which sold clocks and t-shirts and other stuff related to Greenwich. After that, we walked a bit in the Greenwich park. We spotted some huge squirrels and I immediately took a short video of them. It should be somewhere on this page. From there we walked back to the direction we started from and on the way spotted the old Greenwich Naval College. It was very beautifully made and also had an olden look. We walked inside and spotted an old London. red bus which had come to drop some wedding guests I guess.

From the college, one can go to a bank of The Thames and that's what we did. I think that part was one of the most enjoyable part of my whole Greenwich journey. That's because being besides water and getting an amazing view of the O2 arena and the Thames and the tall canary Wharf buildings was awesome.

I had a wonderful time at Greenwich and the next time I go there, I will plan to spend more time in the museums and in the park.

There are many many more places in Greenwich. Have a look at them here - Astronomy centre, Weller Astronomy Galleries, Astronomy Photographer of the year 2010, The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust Learning Centre, Peter Harrison Planetarium, Altazimuth Pavilion, Flamsteed House and Time Galleries, Astronomers Royal's apartments, Octagon Room, Harrison's sea clocks, Camera Obscura, Meridian 0 0' 0'', Meridian Telescopes, Telescopes exhibition, Time and society Gallery, 28-inch Telescope Dome, Navy Gallery. 

Britain’s seafaring heritage is dramatically recreated in galleries filled
with maritime treasures and artefacts. The stories of naval battles, of
famous mariners, adventurers and explorers and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson are vividly brought to life.  

The Queen's House

This perfectly proportioned Palladian house designed in 1616 by Inigo Jones is the splendid setting for an art gallery displaying part of the National Maritime Museum’s extensive collection of naval portraits and seascapes, as well as paintings of Greenwich. These include Canaletto’s view of the Old Royal Naval College, a scene virtually unchanged since the mid-18th century. 

The Old Royal Naval College

Built on the site of the Tudor palace where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born, this is one of the country's finest examples of Baroque landscape. The Old Royal Naval College was planned and designed by some of the greatest architects of the day including Wren, Hawksmoor, Vanbrugh and James 'Athenian' Stuart. The magnificent Painted Hall, where Nelson's body lay in state after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar and the Chapel, with its elaborate plasterwork, are open to the public daily. The Greenwich Foundation manages the site and it is where both the University of Greenwich and Trinity College of Music are based.  Guided tours are available. 

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Founded as a scientific institution for navigational research by Charles II in 1675, the Observatory is the home of the world’s Prime Meridian -
Longitude 0° - and of Greenwich Mean Time. The clocks developed by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea are among the Observatory’s most treasured possessions. Next door is the Peter Harrison Planetarium, a state-of-the-art facility housed in a contemporary new building.

St Alfege Church

A church has stood since 1012 here on the traditional site of the martyrdom of St Alfege, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered by marauding Vikings. This church, the third to be built here, was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, who trained under Sir Christopher Wren, working with him on the Old Royal Naval College. It was dedicated in 1718. King Henry VIII was baptised here in 1491 and Thomas Tallis was buried here in 1585. 

The Fan Museum

Many examples of an elegant fashion accessory of the 17th- and
18th-centuries are displayed in changing exhibitions in two charming early Georgian houses. The museum is the only one of its kind in the world. 

Greenwich Park

London's oldest enclosed Royal Park. Greenwich Park is situated on a hilltop with impressive views of Greenwich and across the River Thames to Canary Wharf, The O2, the City of London and beyond. There are also flower gardens, a deer park and a boating lake.  

The Wernher Collection, Rangers House

The celebrated collection of Renaissance objets d’art as well as antique furniture and Georgian paintings amassed by Sir Julius Wernher are on display here in the house once owned by the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield. Sir Julius, a founder of De Beers, made his fortune in the South African diamond mines at the end of the 19th century.

The Cutty Sark

The fastest sailing ship of her day, the Cutty Sark was launched in
Scotland in 1869 and sailed initially on the tea route to China. Later she
brought back wool from Australia. She has been in dry dock in Greenwich since 1954.

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Inside

Inside restaurant has become the place to eat in Greenwich, offering imaginative and expertly cooked modern European food in an elegant but relaxed environment. A range of regularly changing menus and a carefully selected wine list, consisting of over 50 wines from Europe and the New World, make inside the perfect neighbourhood restaurant.

19 Greenwich South Street

020 8265 5060

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The Pavilion Tea House

Stretch your legs in beautiful Greenwich Park and when you've had your fill of the fresh air, fauna and flora, try this teahouse set amongst the greenery. There are large gardens at the front and rear and a wide choice of menus and views to satisfy everybody's appetites.

Greenwich Park

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