Достопримечательности Лондона

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London is a beautiful European capital, combining modern infrastructure and traditions of the past. Its amazing traditions affect people all over the world.

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The T ower of London is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Many centuries ago it was a fortress, a Royal Palace and then a prison. It is now a Museum of weapons . There are a lot of ravens at this place . The tower of London

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It is the oldest and famous bridge across the Thames. It was made of wood by the Romans, but it was often burnt down. Later it was made of stone. The opening of the tower bridge is exactly 61C! In an average year the bridge is opened over 1,000 times . Tower Bridge

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To build one of the best sights - the London eye, it took hundreds of experts from 5 countries and 7 years of constant work . It’s the biggest observation wheel in the world. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames in Central London It’s height is 135 meters . The London Eye

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The world famous landmark of London, big Ben actually is the name of not the clock or the tower but the 13 ton bell that is located inside the watch . Everyday about 500 tourists come to London to see the Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect whose name was Ben (Benjamin). The interesting fact is that you are not allowed to get inside the Big Ben if you arent an Englishman. No tourists allowed. The Big Ben

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The official name is Palace of Westminster. It includes more than 1,100 rooms, more than a hundred stairs and about 5 kilometers of corridors. the House of Commons and the House of Lords (two traditional chambers) are located here. Nowadays anyone can visit the Houses of Parliament and even attend the session. You have to register by phone and go through special registration procedure. The Houses of Parliament

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Buckingham Palace serves as the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. The Queen and her family use the palace as a place to receive important guests and hold state events. And tourists are so fascinated by the beauty and grandeur of the palace that it has become the third most popular attraction in London. Buckingham Palace

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Today, red double-decker buses run on city routes in London. These buses are called the London Doubledecker.A double-decker bus is a vehicle with two floors (decks) designed to carry out passenger trips for various purposes. Double-decker bus

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People visiting England like to take photos with red boxes. These Red Phone Boxes are really lovely. They look unusual: very laconic and at the same time luxurious. London telephone boxes have become a tourist attraction, the same as red buses or Tower Bridge. The red telephone box

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Westminster Abbey, the cathedral church of St. Peter - one of the most important shrines of England, located in the London borough of Westminster. This Gothic church - the traditional place of coronation and burial of British monarchs. Westminster Abbey is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Westminster Abbey

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One of London's most recognisable landmarks which is located in Trafalgar Square. It was built between to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson who died in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar. Later, in 1868, the four sitting bronze lions were added to the base of the monument. The column is made of granite. Its weight is around 2,500 tonnes and its height is over 50 metres . In 2006 it was restored . Trafalgar square and Nelson's column

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Madam Tussaud's Museum The most famous museum of waxworks. It presents all famous people from singers and actors to Prime Ministers and Presidents. All the waxworks are of such a good quality, that sometimes you can mistake them for a real person. Madam Tussaud's Museum

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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 occurred at the cathedral. St. Paul's Cathedral

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Windsor Castle is a residence of the British monarchy. Windsor Castle is the largest residential castle in the world. A lot of official visits take place here. It is also open for tourists . Windsor Castle is located on a hill and is surrounded with lush greenery . The castle has been reconstructed a number of times but the location of its main buildings remains unchanged. Windsor Castle

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Stonehenge is a well-known prehistoric monument which is located in Wiltshire, England. Huge standing stones which are 4,1 metres long and 2,1 metres wide make a ring . The real purpose of this structure is still a subject of much controversy. It is believed that Stonehenge served as an ancient astronomical observatory . Stonehenge is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stonehenge

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