London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/08/2011 -- Many of the London tours on offer unfairly overlook this captivating area. Ensure you immerse yourself in Greenwich’s charms.

Greenwich’s architectural marvels are a sight to behold: become enraptured by the baroque edifices on display in this alluring district.

You may be wondering what precisely is meant by the term ‘Baroque’. Baroque architecture dates back to the 17th century and is distinguished by great majesty, splendour and also sumptuous detail, often as well as vastness of construction.

2012 in particular marks a deeply significant year for Greenwich. It will be conferred with the status of a Royal Borough during the Queen’s illustrious Diamond Jubilee. Greenwich Park, will, of course, be the venue for events during the Olympics, compromising of equestrian sports, shooting and modern pentathlons, in addition to basketball, trampolining and artistic gymnastics.

Greenwich abounds in beautiful architecture and appealing markets that sell handmade wares. Truly, it could never be argued that Greenwich is lacking in cultural treasures, home as it is to the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, Greenwich Theatre and Royal Observatory.  It is also renowned for its O2 Arena.

The Royal Observatory is exemplary of Baroque architecture; it is one of the pinnacles of this style. Founded as a scientific institution for navigational research by Charles II in 1675, the Observatory is also home to none other than the world's Prime Meridian. In other words, you can see where each day, hour and year officially begins.

Britain's seafaring heritage is radically recreated in the National Maritime Museum’s display rooms filled with oceangoing treasures. The narratives of epic naval crusades and stories of eminent adventurers and explorers, including the life and death of world legendary Admiral Lord Nelson, are vividly brought to life at the museum.

A noteworthy example of the Baroque style is the Queen’s House, very much worth visiting. This perfectly proportioned house was designed by Inigo Jones in 1616. It is the spectacular setting for an art gallery exhibiting some of the National Maritime Museum's wide-ranging selection of naval portraits and seascapes, in addition to quaint paintings of Greenwich. 

Greenwich abounds in charming attractions. Invest some time in discovering Greenwich: you will certainly not regret it. Its Baroque architecture is captivating; you cannot surpass the distinctive allure of this very extraordinary region of London. Greenwich is a must-visit destination on any tour of England.

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