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Globe Theatre

When most people think of the Globe Theatre one thing comes to mind: William Shakespeare. The Globe has drawn countless numbers of visitors to its doors every year because of this every reason. People are utterly fascinated by Shakespeare and are eager to learn more about his life and plays. Visiting the Globe Theatre will give you the unique opportunity to see one of the most famous tourist attractions in England and to learn more about Shakespeare in the process.

Globe Theatre History
The Globe Theatre’s immense and fascinating history begins and ends with one legendary man: William Shakespeare. The original Globe was an Elizabethan theatre built in the 16th century in an area of England called Bankside. The Globe was owned by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and most of Shakespeare’s plays including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear and Hamlet were performed here. The original Globe was built, destroyed and rebuilt a number of times before being built a final time in the 18th century.

Visiting the Globe Theatre
Most people who visit the Globe Theatre do so for one important reason: to see the place where Shakespeare put on his most famous plays. Visiting the Globe will offer you a glimpse back into Elizabethan England and will help you to more fully understand the greatness of Shakespeare and the fascination surrounding his life. Beside the theatre itself, there are many other reasons to visit the Globe Theatre. You can have a truly unique experience and attend a performance in the Globe Theatre. You can see absolutely everything there is to see in the Globe by taking the Exhibition Tour. You can enjoy the Globe in a completely unconventional way by shopping in the Globe’s many shops or by eating English cuisine in the café. No matter what you come to the Globe for, you will not be disappointed. The Globe is open most weekdays in the morning and in the afternoon year round. Be prepared to pay an admission fee and to stand in long lines, especially if you are visiting in the summer months.

Come to the Globe Theatre to get a glimpse into England’s past and to learn more about Williams Shakespeare in the beautiful backdrop of London.