The most famous and most popular English seaside resort. Brighton, located near London, has transformed from a fishing village into a fashionable summer resort since the 18th century. Its symbol is the famous Royal Pavilion built on the model of an Indian palace, and the galleries and museums are among the most important in this part of the country.
Until the 18th century, Brighton was a small fishing village, similar to dozens of others on this part of the coast. At the beginning of the 19th century, Prince Regent Jerzy Hanowerski, later King of England, came to the town and appreciated the advantages of the beaches and sea baths. This initiated the rapid development of the resort and brought brighton cream from all over the country to Brighton.
The most famous building from the period of development of Brighton as a seaside resort is erected on the orders of George IV Royal Pavilion. Bristling with turrets, covered with onion domes and decorated with oriental decorations, it now houses a gallery and a museum. Nearby is the famous pier over half a kilometer long built at the end of the 19th century. At its end is the amusement park and several restaurants and cafes. The coastal attractions are complemented by the Sea Life Center aquarium with one of Europe's longest underwater tunnels.
Along the coast and known beaches Brighton has been operating since 1883, the Volks's Electric electric train, whose end station is located at the marina and pier intended for anglers. The original and new attraction of the city is the 162-meter i360 observation tower opened in 2016. From the rotating observation deck you can admire the panorama of the English Channel coast.
