Dover by Róbert Haszanov

29^th September 2013

When we got off the train at Dover, we did not know what a beautiful city it is. The buildings there are old fashioned, and people were smiling and friendly.

We went straight to the Great Dover Castle which is a landmark of England. Henry II remodelled the castle in the 1180's and it repelled a heavy siege by the French in 1216-17. Dover Castle was built on a hilltop, so that it is easier to protect it from the enemy. A lighthouse was also built in Roman times to guide ships into the harbour.

During the Second World War Dover became the headquarters for the Admiralty’s regional command. In the tunnels there was a fascinating interactive show about the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. We saw photos, videos, original objects, and the sound effects really brought us back to the war times.

The view from Dover Castle is amazingly beautiful and you could see the ferry port as well. Also there is an Anglo-Saxon Church next to the lighthouse. At the castle's highest point you can visit the original medieval castle. Dover Castle is one of the most powerful of all medieval castles. It is surrounded by concentric rings of stone walls. When we went into the keep, we had a presentation about how they used to live there. We also met a king in the keep, we even talked to him, and he knew about the history of the Hungarian Kingdom. We also saw the kitchen which was a really interesting experience for me.

Dover Castle is in good condition compared to its age. We had a great day there, the weather was excellent and the sun was shining. Even though we got really exhausted, we liked that trip very much.