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St Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount is a rocky island on the south-west coast of Cornwall. It can be connected to land through a narrow undersea path during the tide (Go to the official website to plan in advance how long you can walk on the day). This small island is famous for its medieval monastery built in the early 11th century, and gradually developed into a tourist attraction with boutiques, coffee shops, galleries, and exhibitions. Mount St. Michael is also one of the famous filming locations in the “Harry Potter” film series, attracting many movie fans to visit the pilgrimage.
There is only one coffee shop on the island. After we ordered a drink, we enjoyed a moment of calm while enjoying the road connecting the island to the land.
Every hour on Mount St. Michael, free guided tours are offered, with local residents acting as guides to introduce visitors to the local history and interesting facts. The guide not only answered our extra questions, but also showed a unique British style of humor. According to legend, St Michael (St Michael) is the patron god of fishermen, and Archangel Michael (Archangel Michael) is now on the western side of the island to protect fishermen from danger. Since then, pilgrims, monks, and believers have been praying, praising, and celebrating this legend on the island.
What impressed me the most was an empty bus stop and mailbox on the island. The tour guide told us that there were no buses or post offices on the entire island; the whole thing was just a symbol.
After the guide came to an end, we explored the neighborhood on our own. The Steward's House (The Steward's House) was built in 1815 and used to be the residence and office of the mountain house butler. Today, it has been transformed into an art collection sponsored by the Sheila Hichens Trust (Sheila Hichens Trust), showcasing the way of life in West Cornwall in the mid-20th century and before. This collection includes many New Lynch artists, such as Walter Langley (Walter Langley), Stanhope Forbes (Stanhope Forbes), Laura Knight (Laura Knight), and Harold Harvey (Harold Harvey).
Finally, the exhibition hall on the island introduces the history of Mount St. Michael and the stories of the islanders, including their families, occupations, and daily lives. In addition, a video of Mount St. Michael is shown in the hall, showing the beautiful scenery of the four seasons and the daily lives of the residents. Further reading:[Suburbs of England] Cornwall and Devon 4-Day Self-Drive Tour | Day 2 Mount St. Michael, Minack Theatre, Saint Nam Cape
How do I get to Mount Saint Michael?
Take the train to Penzance station, then transfer to U4 bus to Playground. (Click here for Google Maps)
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