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Step into the Royal Observatory Greenwich, home of time and longitude itself. Stand astride the Prime Meridian line, explore Flamsteed House and its historic telescopes, then take in sweeping views over the Thames toward Canary Wharf.
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Founded in the 17th century to solve the problem of navigation at sea, the Observatory later became the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time and the line that divides the world into east and west. The visit takes in Flamsteed House, historic telescopes and the meridian courtyard, all set on a hill in Greenwich Park with sweeping views over the Thames toward Canary Wharf.
Its high culture score and modest budget-friendly price make it an easy, substantial half-day out that pairs naturally with the rest of maritime Greenwich.
Founded in the 17th century to solve the problem of navigation at sea, the Observatory later became the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time and the line that divides the world into east and west. The visit takes in Flamsteed House, historic telescopes and the meridian courtyard, all set on a hill in Greenwich Park with sweeping views over the Thames toward Canary Wharf.
Its high culture score and modest budget-friendly price make it an easy, substantial half-day out that pairs naturally with the rest of maritime Greenwich.
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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Moderate walking
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Amazing, so much learning, the view were marvelous the museum and the cuty sark ship was amazing
Lucas, Brazil
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