Bristol
Like other British port cities,
Bristol lived difficult moments when their traditional role diminished. The famous harbor River Avon saw their activity pass to Avonmouth and Dock Real Portbury in the estuary of the River Severn. Bristol prospered from the 12th century as a port for Irish trade, but it was in the 18th century that Bristol made his fortune, the city received slaves from Africa and sold them to America to work in tobacco, sugar and cotton. The abolition of slavery in 1807, was a serious blow to Bristol but the city has adapted and played an important role in the industrial revolution. Bristol was linked to the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, he designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge, built two steamers of iron and created the Great Western Railway between Bristol and London. Bristol has a huge student population and a busy life. Currently already receives some tourism looking to see the beautiful buildings of the city. Do not miss the Georgian House in Robert Adam’s urban masterpiece, Charlotte Square, the Cathedral and the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. There are several international flights to Bristol. You also can get the city from London by train. The beautiful city of Bath is very close from Bristol, do not miss it. Hotels in Bristol
What to visit in Bristol: Clifton Suspension Bridge; Charlotte Square; Cathedral; Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery; SS Great Britain; Bristol Zoo;
Restaurants in Bristol
- Casamia
- Greens Restaurant
- The Stable
- Pasta Loco
- San Carlo
- Everyday Thai Restaurant
- La Grotta Italian Restaurant
- Glassboat Brasserie
- The River Grille
Transports in Bristol
Bristol International Airport (BRS): There are domestic and international flights to/from several destinations.
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several cities in England.
Maps of Bristol
Map of Bristol
Where is Bristol on Map of UK