History

JERSEY history - here, in its stones. From a cave of Lya-Kott which 250.000 years, to neolytic dolmens and dwellings of ancient Scandinavians, or Normans as their began to call after they occupied Normandy and the Channel Islands. The sixth duke of Normandy Wilhelm won England in 1066, he became the king of England William I, and since then JERSEY remains faithful to the English Crown. The toast for the monarch on official banquets sounds so: "For the Queen, our duke".

JERSEY remains the independent island, and his present visitors can see numerous defensive works - certificates of the remote past. Many visitors are surprised, having learned that JERSEY isn't part of the United Kingdom. The island has own legal system, own parliament and own currency. Traditions of board here are in many respects caused by its Norman and French origin, as well as traditional language-dzherriysky (dzhersiysky French). Nowadays the majority of inhabitants of the island speaks English, but in rural arrivals and in the central market it is still possible to hear local patois.

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 Historical buildings

Make travel in time, having visited noteworthy places of JERSEY where in granite architectural constructions all centuries-old history of the island is concentrated: from a neolytic tomb of Lya-Oug-Bee to medieval parishional churches. Open for itself magnificence of the lock of Maun-Orguey which medieval stronghold towers over east coast, and mysteriousness of the Elizabethan lock constructed in the gulf of Saint-Obin in the 16th century and called in honor of queen Elizabeth I.

 The history comes to life

In expositions of the Museum of Jersey awarded awards you will see the history as though returned in life by means of modern equipment. The history comes to life and in amazing expositions of the Museum of rural life in Hemptonn, and in the Sea museum where the evidence of communications of the island with the sea, which hundreds years is collected. It is possible to examine rather recent history in Gallery of gobelins of the period of occupation and in the German underground hospital where the relics reviving in memory of islanders 1940-1945 are stored. "The live legend" - presentation costing many million pounds sterling with special effects - recreates drama history of inhabitants of the island.

Sights of ostor

But not only the history attracts here tourists. On JERSEY the Eric Young's Orchids fund which has gained the international recognition was founded: the orchids of rare beauty grown up here were awarded praises around the world. On Jersey also there is a Zoo of a world class - the unique faunistic reserve founded by Gerald Darrell where conditions for free reproduction of wild animals and birds are created. The zoo is also headquarters of Trust of preservation of the wild nature of Darrell, the world organization which is engaged in preservation and cultivation in bondage of gorillas, orangutans and lemurs.

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What to visit with children

The island of Jersey offers opportunity well to have a rest together with children.

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 Excellent food

Subject of special passion on JERSEY which is famous for excellent food, - dinners at restaurants and pubs. On all island you will find juicy sea products in their menu and fish and the freshest vegetables which have been grown up on local farms. In the spring try the well-known young potatoes "Jersey Royal" Solve where you want to have dinner: in one of freakish ancient pubs or friendly bistros, and, maybe, you will choose one of highly valued gourmets of restaurants. In any case - bon appetit!

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 Where to stop

The wide choice is offered to you: from small cozy boards to hotels of the highest category, family business, where the prices on a pocket to everyone. Many of these boards and hotels are located near Saint-Heliyera, an administrative center of JERSEY, and its shops: the prices in them are low, because on Jersey low duties and taxes.

State system

The Jersey island together with small next islands forms the jurisdiction of Jersey belonging to Great Britain. At the heart of political system of Jersey the parliamentary democracy lies.

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Customs and customs

The island of Jersey possesses a number of unique customs and the traditions, sometimes seeming absolutely strange for 21 centuries. 

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 Offshore zone

The Jersey island, as well as all Channel Islands, is an offshore zone and for a long time is recognized as a peculiar model of prosperity and stability.

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Treasures

The largest treasure on the Jersey island on $10 million is found.

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Take pleasure in excellent rest on JERSEY.