London ♥ ♥ ♥
Trafalgar Square • There always a lot of people and pigeons on the square. • Every winter there is a big Christmas tree which is a gift from Norway in the middle of the square. • On New Year’s Eve people gather around the tree. • In the middle of the square there is Admiral Nelson’s Column.
Westminster Abbey qthis is a holy place. qall english kings have been crowned and buried in the church since 1308
St. Paul’s Cathedral After the fire, a new St Paul’s cathedral was built by Sir Christopher
Buckingham Palace • Buckingham Palace is the London home of The Queen and Prince Philip. • It was built in 1703. • There is a great collection of paintings.
The Houses of Parliament üThis big palace is the most famous building in the world – the British Parliament. üHome of the British Government, the building is actually called the Palace of Westminster, but is more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament.
Big Ben, the big clock tower, is the symbol of London. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall. Big Ben
Tower Bridge üIt is the oldest and famous bridge across the Thames. üOriginally it was made of wood by the Romans, but it was often burnt down. üLater it was made of stone. üFinally it was rebuilt and made of concrete.
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents.
The National Gallery is an art museum on Trafalgar Square, London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2000 paintings. It is the fourth most visited art museum in the world.
The London Eye ü It’s the biggest observation wheel in the world. ü It is situated on the banks of the River Thames in Central London ü It’s height is 135 meters.