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Royal Observatory Greenwich: Step into the origin of time

The Royal Observatory Greenwich in London is one of the most famous observatories in the UK and the standard for world time. The observatory is located in Greenwich Park in the southeast suburbs of London and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The characteristics of the Royal Observatory Greenwich are mainly reflected in the following aspects: Prime Meridian: The Meridian Building in the Observatory has the Prime Meridian, which is the standard line that divides the earth into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Visitors can stand on the Prime Meridian, with one foot in the Eastern Hemisphere and the other in the Western Hemisphere, and experience the wonderful feeling of traveling through time and space. Greenwich Mean Time: The Royal Observatory in Greenwich is the standard for world time, so there is a huge clock in the observatory, called the Greenwich Time Ball, which falls at 1:00 p.m. every day to calibrate global time. History of the Observatory: The Royal Observatory Greenwich was founded in 1675 and is one of the oldest observatories in the world. The observatory was once an important base for British navigation, providing important reference for navigators to determine longitude. The Royal Observatory Greenwich is one of the must-see tourist attractions in the UK and an important place to learn about world time and maritime history. Visiting the observatory, you can experience the wonderful feeling of traveling through time and space and feel the weight of history. #Must-visit check-in spots in the UK #Royal Observatory Greenwich #Greenwich #London #British Travel #History and Culture
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Posted: Oct 10, 2023
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