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Newcastle GB United Kingdom

"Newcastle upon Tyne commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear in North East England. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East region and lies at the urban core of the Tyneside. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and, with Gateshead, the Eurocities network of European cities. North East England has established a reputation as one of the most beautiful regions in Britain. And Newcastle is currently becoming more and more of a popular tourist destination thanks to regeneration within the city and also its close proximity to areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Northumberland coastline and the Pennine hills. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The River Tyne is a short walk from the station, and has a pedestrian quayside path on the north side reminiscent of the Queen's Walk in London. • The High Level Bridge, Designed and built by Robert Stephenson. The first major example of a wrought iron tied arch bridge. Completed in 1849, it is the oldest of the city centre bridges. • The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, acclaimed worldwide for its physical and aesthetic beauty. • Grainger Town is the beautiful and historic heart of the city. Based around classical streets built by Richard Grainger between 1835 and 1842. • Grey's Monument located at the heart of Grainger Town is a Grade I listed monument to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey built in 1838. The wide base of the monument is a popular spot for people-watching, and often acts as a venue for buskers, religious speakers and political activists. • The Angel of the North, a modern sculpture designed by celebrated artist Antony Gormley, is just a short drive from Newcastle city centre in Gateshead. The Angel is a 20 metre high steel structure with an impressive 54 metre wingspan. "

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