London's secret garden
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Located in central London is a public park that remains hidden to even the locals.
The medieval-style church of St Dunstan-in-the-East was built in around 1100, and has had a long, 900-year-old history.
In 1666, it was rebuilt after being damaged in the Great Fire of London. Then, during World War Two, a direct hit during the London Blitz destroyed a majority of the structure, leaving behind only the north and south walls and steeple. Instead of rebuilding once again, the city of London decided to turn the remains of St Dunstan-in-the-East into the public garden which is accessible today – if you know where to look.
Tucked away from the main road, the garden is situated between the Tower of London and London Bridge. The green, ivy-covered walls, trees and flowers offer an enchanting escape from the city and serve as a reminder of London's history.
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In my city there is the thinnest house in Europe, maybe. Oporto has an important history that is told by buildings, specifically by churches. In the heart of the city we can find many churches, fountains, parks and bridges that we've already read about. But this house tells an interesting story and many locals don't know it.
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It's funny because I live to live near Parma too, what park are you referring to?
well I hope that I can visit your place soon and see the beauty of this place
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