Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Northern England within Tyne and Wear Metropolitan County. It used to be part of Northumberland County in the past. The city is located on River Tyne, 12 km from its flow into the North Sea.

Newcastle is a compact, attractive and hospitable city proud with its beautiful Neoclassical architecture in the central area. The most remarkable buildings from this period are standing in Grace Street. The city landscape of Newcastle is a perfect mixture between beautiful parks and open spaces. One of the most interesting places in the city is the Town Moor near the old town. It is a huge area of common land where each citizen has the right to graze their cattle on.

The famous stadium St. James' Park is without a doubt is the most praised sport venue of the city. Leazes Park is the city’s oldest park created during the Victorian era.

The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas is the main Christian building in Newcastle. It is an impressive building from 14th century and its unusual transparent tower catches the eye of the tourists. Another architectural masterpiece is the catholic St. Mary's Cathedral.

A must see would also be Chinatown, Alderman Fenwick's Museum House, the Blackfriars Medieval Friary and the Bessie Surtees' Museum House.

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