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COVENTRY
Description:
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is situated 95 miles northwest of London and 19 miles east of Birmingham, and is further from the coast than any other city in Britain. St. Michael%27s Cathedral is Coventry%27s best-known landmark and visitor attraction. The 14th century church was largely destroyed by German bombing during World War II, leaving only the outer walls and spire. Coventry Cathedral is one of the newer cathedrals in the world, having been built following the World War II bombing of the ancient cathedral by the Luftwaffe. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is a major art gallery in the city centre. About four miles from the city centre and just outside Coventry in Baginton is the Lunt Fort, a reconstructed Roman fort. The Midland Air Museum is situated just within the perimeter of Coventry on land adjacent to Coventry Airport and near Baginton.
Climate
The winters are cold, wet and at times frosty, and the spring weather can be crisp with frequent periods of clear blue skies. Predictably, Coventry%27s weather is best during the summer months, when there is plenty of sunshine for everyone.Transport
For rail, Coventry railway station is served by the West Coast Main Line, and has regular rail services between London and Birmingham.The nearest major airports are Birmingham International Airport, some 17 km (11 miles) to the west of the city and Coventry Airport in Baginton, located 8 km (5 miles) south of the city centre.
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