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by Bulz Veronica Teacher Sangeorzan Adina
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Greenwich (pronounced / ˈɡ r ɛ n ɪ t ʃ / ( listen) GREN - itch, / ˈɡ r ɛ n ɪ d ʒ / GRIN -idge by locals) [1][2] is a district of South East London, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom, located in the London Borough of Greenwich./ ˈɡ r ɛ n ɪ t ʃ /listen [1][2]South EastLondonEnglandGreat Britain United KingdomLondon Borough of Greenwich Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. The town became the site of a Royal palace, the Palace of Placentia from the 15th century, and was the birthplace of many in the House of Tudor, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.maritime historyGreenwich MeridianGreenwich Mean TimePalace of PlacentiaHouse of TudorHenry VIIIElizabeth I
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World heritage site Maritime Greenwich* UNESCO World Heritage Site State Party United Kingdom Type Cultural Criteria i, ii, iv, vi Reference 795 Region** Europe and North America Inscription history Inscription 1997 (21st Session) * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO. In 1997, Maritime Greenwich was added to the list of World Heritage Sites, for the concentration and quality of buildings of historic and architectural interest.UNESCO World Heritage SiteState PartyCriteria795 Europe and North America SessionName as inscribed on World Heritage List.Region as classified by UNESCO.World Heritage Sites
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