Whenever possible, most tourists go to rest in warm places, choosing exotic places, but experienced travelers will like the impressive landscapes and interesting sights of the Isle of Man. Although this is the crown possession of Great Britain, it is not part of it and is not part of the European Union. In business circles, the island is known as the offshore zone. About 76,000 people live here, the capital is Douglas, besides her, there are also large cities: Castletown, Ramsey, Peel.
The history of the
Isle of Man began many centuries ago, although it arose relatively recently, in the Mesolithic era, about 8500 years ago. Then, after the
melting of the glaciers, a piece of land was separated by water from Great Britain, and England itself was separated from the mainland. The island survived three eras: Celtic, Scandinavian and British. The population of Maine adopted
Christianity very early
; this happened no later than the 6th century. The missionaries were Irish, to whom Saint Patrick brought a new faith. On the island, 174 chapels were built for priesthood, but today only 35 of them have been preserved.
The legislature of the Isle of Man is considered one of the oldest parliaments in the world; it has been continuously functioning since 979. At first the country was a vassal of the Norwegians, then the Scots, in the XIV century the island several times passed from Scotland to England and back. In 1346, he finally passed to the English kings. Henry IV gave Man the life-long use of John Stanley, until 1504 this dynasty bore the title of kings, and after - lords. Today, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is considered the Lord of the Isle of Man.
Tourism began to develop here in the 19th century, and tourists began to come in large numbers in the 1830s, when a ship connection was established between Liverpool and Douglas. A record number of vacationers came here before the First World War and after the Second World War, with the development of aviation and an increase in the well-being of people, the number of visitors began to decline gradually. Of the attractions, the Isle of Man (whose photo makes you want to visit this beautiful and in its own way unique piece of land) has several museums dedicated to history as well as transport. In addition, the Hiking Festival is held here, travelers will be interested to see the ancient buildings erected in different eras.
Isle of Man (United Kingdom) is of interest to fans of fast driving, since the legislation does not establish speed limits for it on roads or in settlements. Many will be surprised by the Douglas Equestrian Tram, operating since 1876. Of great interest is the unusual Maine flag, which depicts an ancient symbol (presumably the Vikings), which is a triskelion or three trinacria legs, constantly rotating clockwise. This sign symbolizes stability, and this is precisely the motto of the island. Maine is a unique and very interesting place on Earth with its legendary history, a peculiar culture and traditions that have been preserved for several centuries.