Windsor Castle is open to visitors all year round.
温莎城堡全年对游客开放。
单词:
1.Windsor[ˈwinzə] 温莎(伦敦西侧城市)
2.castle[ˈkɑ:sl] 城堡,堡垒
3.all year round全年,一年到头
4.occupied[ˈɒkjupaɪd] 被占用的,在使用的
5.found[faʊnd] 创办,建立
6.conqueror[ˈkɒŋkərə] 征服者
7.monarch[ˈmɒnək] 君主,帝王
景点介绍:
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle.
温莎城堡是全世界最古老和最大的仍在使用中的城堡。由征服者威廉在11世纪修建,迄今为止已经做过39位君主的寝宫。现在,女王大部分的私人周末都是在这里度过的。
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Practical information 参观实用信息
We suggest you allow 2½-3 hours for your visit. 我们建议的参观时间是2.5-3小时。
The Castle is at the top of a steep hill, and the visitor route covers long distances. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes.城堡在一座陡峭的山头上,参观路线较长,我们建议您穿舒适的鞋子来游览。
The Admission Centre is busiest from opening and throughout the morning. For the best experience please book your tickets in advance and arrive after midday.售票中心从开门到整个上午都非常繁忙,为了更好的体验,我们建议提前订票并在午后抵达参观。
When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. 抵达后,您需要通过机场级别的安全检查。
You can take photographs outside the Castle buildings, but not inside or within St George's Chapel. 可以在城堡外面拍照,但是城堡内部以及圣乔治教堂里面均不可拍照。
Your ticket includes a multimedia guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Mandarin. We also have a guide for families and an audio descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors. 门票包含一个多媒体导览设备,有英语、法语、德语、西班牙语、意大利语、日语、巴西葡萄牙语、俄语和普通话等多语言可选。此外,我们还提供家庭导览设备,和针对盲人或视力障碍者的语音导游服务。
Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. To visit a café or restaurant in the town, you can pick up a re-entry permit. 国宾楼和圣乔治教堂内部不允许饮食。如果中途需要去镇上的餐馆或咖啡厅,您可以领取重返许可。
Pushchairs can be used around the Castle grounds, but need to be checked in near the entrance to the State Apartments. 婴儿车可以使用,但是必须在国宾楼入口处通过安检。
There are toilets and baby-care facilities around the Castle. 城堡周边有厕所和婴儿护理设施。
来源:https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsorcastle
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