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Dover

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City Dover
Dover is a city located in the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. The city is
the administrative center of the district of Dover. It is a major ferry port connecting
England with France via the English Channel. The city is known for its famous white
cliffs, which are a popular tourist attraction. Additionally, the city has a rich history
dating back to the Stone Age and has been an important place for the defense of
England for centuries. Today, Dover is a major transport and tourism.
Dover is a city with a rich history dating back to the Stone Age. During Roman times
. the town became part of the Roman communications network and was connected
by road to Canterbury and Watling Street. It became Portus Dubris, a fortified port.
Dover has a partially preserved Roman lighthouse (the tallest surviving Roman
structure in Britain) and the remains of a villa with preserved Roman wall paintings.
Dover also figured in the Domesday Book (1086). Fortifications were built over the
harbor and lighthouses were built to guide passing ships. Dover has served as a
stronghold against various attackers, especially the French during the Napoleonic
Wars and the Germans during World War II. During the Cold War, a Regional
Government Seat was located within the White Cliffs below Dover Castle.
Some of the most popular tourist places in Dover
are:
Some of the most popular tourist places in Dover are:

The White Cliffs of Dover: The steep chalk cliffs of Dover are the main tourist
attraction. For centuries they have been a proud symbol of England's splendid
isolation and also the first sign of home for returning sailors. The view of the cliffs is
impressive and can be enjoyed from various points of view.
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Dover Castle: Dover Castle is one of the largest and oldest castles in England. It
was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the “key to England”
due to its strategic importance. The castle is a fascinating place to visit and offers
stunning views of the white cliffs of Dover and the English Channel.
Some of the most popular tourist places in Dover
are:
South Foreland Lighthouse: South Foreland Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse
located on the top of the Dover cliffs. It was built in 1843 and is famous for being
the place where Guglielmo Marconi made his first radio transmissions across the
English Channel. The lighthouse is an interesting place to visit and offers stunning
views of the English Channel.

The Roman Painted House: The Roman Painted House is a well-preserved


Roman villa dating back to the 3rd century. It was discovered in 1970 and is
famous for its impressive mosaics and frescoes. The house is an interesting place
to visit and offers a fascinating insight into Roman life in Britain.
Typical dishes of Dover

Dover's cuisine is a combination of traditional and modern flavors. The city offers a
variety of typical dishes

1. Huffkins: a sweet, soft roll usually enriched with cherries, perfect for breakfast
or afternoon tea.
2. Folkestone Pudding Pie: a short crust pie filled with thickened milk and currants.
3. Kentish Rarebit: a sort of Kentish bruschetta, made with bread or huffing well
heated on the grill and with apples and cheese.
4. Lamb's Tail Pie: a savory pie made with lamb, peas, short crust pastry and hard-
boiled eggs.
5. Angels on Horseback: a hot appetizer based on seafood and meat
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