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About Portsmouth
Portsmouth city is located in Hampshire, on the southern coast of England. Most of the city of Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island. It is well connected by roads and public transport with the rest of the country.
It has a rich heritage of history as seen in its museums and memorials. The tourist attractions include the house of Charles Dickens, Fratton Park football stadium which is the home stadium of Portsmouth F.C, the Blue Reef Aquarium as well as the seafront. The Royal Naval Museum on the Historic Dockyard unfolds the story of Royal Navy through centuries of well-guarded history. The famous 170 metre-tall Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays offers awesome views.
It is Britain’s best connected ferry port and has cruise ships, freighters, luxury cruise ferries and fast craft operating from its terminals. Passengers have a choice of eight continental routes. The port is serviced by the best ferry companies, like P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, Wightlink and LD Lines, in the trade. Destinations from this harbour include Spain, France and the Isle of Wight.
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