London

Basic Facts

• London is the capital city of the United Kingdom• London has got about 7 milion people• London consists of 3 parts: a)the City of London b)the City of Westminster c)East end

Transport

• Double-decker bus- very famous mean of transport in London• Black taxi - the traditional symbol of London but it may be a little bit expensive

Sightseeing

• In London there are very many beautiful places:

1) Tower of London 2) Tower Bridge 3) Buckingham Palace 4) The Houses of Parliament with Big Ben 5) Trafalgar Square

The Tower of London

• Located on the north bank of the Thames• There is a museum with coronation jewels

Tower Bridge• Tower Bridge is over the Thames river• It is one of the famous symbol of London• Boats pass under the bridge

Buckingham Palace• The royal family lives in Buckingham Palace• When the Queen is in the palace, the flag is on

the top• Festive changing guard ceremony

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

• Officialy called the Palace of Westminster• Located on the bank of the Thames• Big Ben is a clock tower with a big bell• The bell weights 13,762 ton

Trafalgar Square

• There is a National Museum• In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is the

Nelson's Column• In Trafalgar Square people celebrate New

Year

other places

London Eye Oxford Street Big Ben Hyde Park

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