Презентація. London's most famous places of interest

 London Attractions. London's most famous places of interest

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Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located near Green Park. When the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace. There are 775 rooms where members of the Royal family and their servants live. There are also rooms for guests. There are offices, on-site post and even swimming pool in the palace. Throughout the year right in front of Buckingham Palace the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place, attracting a lot of tourists. Buckingham Palace style.colorfillcolorfill.type

The Tower of London is one of the main London's places of interest. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames and is one of the oldest buildings. At different times the Tower was used as a royal residence, fortress, prison, mint and, even, zoo. Today the Tower of London is the place where the Crown Jewels are kept. Every day its doors are open for tourists. A few black ravens live on its territory. The walls of the Tower are still guarded by palace guard in historical outfits. The Tower of London style.colorfillcolorfill.type

Trafalgar Square is located in the centre of London. It was named after the victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. In the centre of the square there is Nelson's column with four lions at the bottom of it. There are beautiful fountains in the square. Some famous buildings, such as the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-fields and Admiralty Arch, are also located there. The square is the place where a lot of different events and celebrations are held. Trafalgar Square style.colorfillcolorfill.type

Hyde Park is a big park located in central London. Today it is a popular place for meetings, celebrations and festivals. The park is known for its artificial lake Serpentine where it is allowed to swim. There is a gallery, a museum and several sculptures on the territory of Hyde Park. During the Olympic Games 2012 Hyde Park was the place where some competitions were held. Hyde Park style.colorfillcolorfill.type

St. Paul's Cathedral is located at the highest point of the City of London, Ludgate Hill. The Cathedral was seriously damaged during the Great Fire of London. It was redesigned by Christopher Wren, a famous architect. There are three Galleries and 17 bells in the Cathedral. The largest bell is called Great Paul. The funerals of a lot of notable figures have occured at the cathedral. St. Paul's Cathedral style.colorfillcolorfill.type

The British Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. It was founded in the XVIII century and in the XIX century it was already divided into different departments. The museum houses large collections of artefacts representing different cultures of the world, both ancient and modern. So, there is the Department of coins and medals, the Department of prints and drawings, the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan and many others. The British Museum style.colorfillcolorfill.type

The London Eye is one the largest Ferris wheels in Europe. Unforgettable views of the city open from its height of 135 metres. The wheel consists of 32 air-conditioned capsules which symbolize 32 boroughs of London. The London Eye rotates with the speed of 0,9 km/hour. The ride takes 30 minutes. The wheel looks like a big bicycle wheel. The London Eye style.colorfillcolorfill.type

Oxford Street is a lively shopping street located in the centre of London. There are hundreds of shops in this street. The street is 1,9 km long. It is one of the busiest commercial streets in Europe. During Christmas time Oxford Street is decorated with lots of lights and garlands making it one of the most popular destinations for tourists. Oxford Street style.colorfillcolorfill.type

Westminster is a historical area of central London with several famous landmarks. Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church, is located there. The church is a traditional place of coronation and burial site for all British kings and queens. Not far from the church there is the Palace of Westminster which is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Westminsterstyle.colorfillcolorfill.type

Big Ben is the name of the Great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. Nowadays this name mostly refers to the clock and the clock tower. In 2012 the tower was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower. The height of the tower is 96,3 metres. Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. Big Ben style.colorfillcolorfill.type

Stonehenge is a prehistoriс monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 13  kilometres north of Salisbury . One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Stonehenge style.colorfillcolorfill.type

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and above five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 315 000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England (London), Scotland(Edinburgh), Wales(Cardiff) and Northern Ireland(Belfast). The British isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but all the rest - east, center and southeast - is a vast plain. Mountains are not very high. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain. (1343 m.)There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one. Great Britainstyle.colorfillcolorfill.type

The UK is one of the world’s smallest countries. The population of the country is over 87 million and about 80% of it is urban. The UK is highly developed industrial country. It’s known as one of world’s largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. The UK is constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen, but in practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties. The Liberal party is the ruling party nowadays. Great Britainstyle.colorfillcolorfill.type

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