This old village in England is so picturesque, that even was depicted inside passport cover!

In Gloucestershire (England) there is a small village that managed to become extremely popular. Crowds of tourists do their best to visit this place after it was depicted on the inside cover of all United Kingdom passports. And this choice is not occasional! Honey-coloured stone houses on the green loans is the most popular ant typical landscape of traditional rural villages in England.

Let’s take a look at Bibury — a place that inspired poets and travelers in the past and now!

Old stone houses are the most distinctive feature of Bibury

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The village stands on the Coln, a tributary of the Thames. Ducks and swans live in the canals of the river

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You may visit this fascinating place in any season

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It used to be home for 2000 inhabitants. But now not more than 600 people live in the historical village

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A walk through the narrow streets is a unique experience for those who want to feel a real English atmosphere. So Bibury is always crowded with tourists

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It is a perfect place to relax far from the city bustle

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Different routes welcome tourists of all ages

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The whole village is, in fact, one single road — Arlington Row. You will never be bored with walking along it!

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The sound of wind in the trees, the murmur of water and the singing of birds are the special sound of nature tourists can hear in this magical place

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Cosy benches welcome a traveler to have a rest and spend some time in tranquility

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Hotels offer a good service. You can also go fishing in one of the numerous fishing-farms

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The ancient church of St. Mary opens to the cemetery

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Peculiar features of the cottages are the walls and roofs made of limestone. These houses were built by weavers in the XVII century

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The houses, abandoned by their residents, were given to other people. In some of them restaurants were open

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The residents who decided to remain in Bibury, live in these ancient houses

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Picturesque gardens are also very popular among tourists

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If you happen to visit Gloucestershire, don’t forget about this fairy tale village!