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London’s places of interest are well-known throughout the world. Tourists enjoy going

sightseeing in London.

Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is Trafalgar Square is

geographical centre geographical centre of the British of the British capital. The square capital. The square was named was named “Trafalgar” to “Trafalgar” to commemorate commemorate admiral Nelson’s admiral Nelson’s victory at the Battle victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.of Trafalgar in 1805.

There is the monument in the centre of the square known as Nelson’s Column. The English consider Admiral Nelson to be a national hero for his victory in the war against Napoleon.

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Royal family.of the Royal family.

It is very interesting to watch the ceremony which dates It is very interesting to watch the ceremony which dates back to the 17back to the 17th th century. It is called Changing of the century. It is called Changing of the Guard. The ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Guard. The ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace every day at 11.30 a. m. and lasts for 30 minutes. Palace every day at 11.30 a. m. and lasts for 30 minutes. The Queen’s Guards wear traditional uniform.The Queen’s Guards wear traditional uniform.

The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London

The Tower of London is a place of cultural and The Tower of London is a place of cultural and historical interest. It is one of the most ancient historical interest. It is one of the most ancient buildings in London. It was a fortress, a palace, buildings in London. It was a fortress, a palace, a prison and a royal treasury. Now it is a a prison and a royal treasury. Now it is a museum.museum.

Old traditions and Old traditions and ceremonies are kept up ceremonies are kept up in the Tower of London. in the Tower of London. One of them is the One of them is the ceremony of the Keys. ceremony of the Keys. It takes place every It takes place every night at 10 p. m. The night at 10 p. m. The Headwarder comes out Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. The and an old lantern. The sentry calls: “Halt! Who sentry calls: “Halt! Who comes there?”, - asks comes there?”, - asks the sentry. “Queen the sentry. “Queen Elizabeth’s Keys” is the Elizabeth’s Keys” is the answer. After that the answer. After that the sentry says: “Advance, sentry says: “Advance, Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. All’s well.”All’s well.”