City of Plymouth, Port city in Devon, England
Plymouth is a city on England's south coast, located between the Rivers Plym and Tamar and featuring an extensive natural harbor with deep anchorage. The waterfront and surrounding shores shape how the city looks and its connection to maritime life.
The city developed as a port during medieval times and grew through trade and seafaring activities. A turning point came in 1620 when the Mayflower sailed from here toward North America, shaping global history.
The name Plymouth comes from the River Plym that flows through the area. Today locals and visitors gather at the Hoe to walk and sit by the water, where the connection to the sea shapes daily life and leisure.
The main railway station links the city to London and other major centers, with ferry routes connecting to nearby countries. Wear comfortable shoes when exploring, as there are many walking paths along the waterfront and through the town.
The Royal Citadel was built in 1666 on Plymouth Hoe and remains an active military site overlooking the Sound. This fortress is one of Britain's most complete 17th century fortifications and offers views across the water and landscape.
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Royal Albert Bridge
5.9 km
Plymouth Hoe
776 m
Drake's Island
1.9 km
Tamar Bridge
6 km
Smeaton's Tower
782 m
Saltram House
4.4 km
Royal Citadel
789 m
Mount Edgcumbe House
3.1 km
Plymouth College
1.5 km
Royal William Victualling Yard
1.9 km
Barbican
648 m
HMS Courageous
2.9 km
Plymouth Breakwater
4.2 km
Charles Church
471 m
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
956 m
Mayflower Steps
845 m
Plymouth Gin Distillery
524 m
Theatre Royal
254 m
Plym Valley Railway
5 km
Armada Memorial
684 m
Palace Theatre
811 m
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park
3.6 km
Plymouth Cathedral
694 m
Tinside Lido
925 m
Picklecombe Fort
3.7 km
Civic Centre
223 m
Duke of Cornwall Hotel
664 m
Plymouth Synagogue
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