SIGHTSEEINGS IN LONDONVastseliina GymnasiumForm 8Marianne Toots

PICCADILLY CIRCUS Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart

of London. The Circus lies at the intersection of five

main roads.

HISTORY

It was created by John Nash. It was part of the future plan to connect

Carlton House with Regent's Park.

BILLBOARDS

For some time the plaza was surrounded by billboards.

Currently only one building still carries large displays.

SHAFTESBURY MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN

At the center of the Circus stands the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain.

It was built in 1893 in memory of Lord Shaftesbury, known for his support of the poor.

WEMBLEY STADIUM Wembley Stadium is the second largest

stadium in Europe.

HISTORY

Wembley Stadium replaced the old stadium with the same name that had stood in its place since 1923.

The old Wembley Stadium got demolished in 2003.

The current stadium officially opened on the 19th of May 2007.

PRICES

Tickets to the shows are £329 - £439. Wembley Stadium offers guided behind-the-

scenes stadium tours. The tour costs £15.00.

COVENT GARDEN Covent Garden is a popular destination for

visitors who enjoy shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.

BUILDING

Charles I recognised that, although London had many fine churches and palaces nothing compared with structures in the rest of Europe.

There are many different influences from architectural fashions from five different centuries.

PRICES

Many exhibitions are free or £3- £18. Theatre tickets are £15- £65.

USED LINKS

http://www.aviewoncities.com/london/piccadillycircus.htm

http://www.wembleystadium.com/Events/2014/Miami-Dolphins-v/Oakland-Raiders

http://www.stadiumguide.com/wembleynew/ http://www.coventgarden.uk.com/whatson/wh

ats_on.php?field_wo_category_value=Exhibitions&field_day_value=All&field_month_value=All&field_year_value=All&submit=Go&c0=3&c_id=on

http://www.coventgarden.uk.com/

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