From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. You can see up to 25 miles in each direction with views over some of the world's most famous sights, including St Paul's, the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. Today it is The Queen's official residence. The name "Big Ben" is generally known to describe the clock tower as a whole. However, "Big Ben" is actually the principal bell within the tower.
The site of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster, a royal palace and former residence of kings.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords conduct their sittings here.The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English.
Whitehall runs from Trafalgar Square in the north to Westminster Square in the south.
Trafalgar Square was built to commemorate Admiral Nelson on his victory in the Battle of Trafalgar.
The square is the site of Nelson's Column, which has four giant lions at its base. Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work, and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of education and performance.Thanks For Attention
Cenotaph, is a Memorial for both the World Wars.
No 10 Downing Street is the official residence of the Prime Minister and No 11 the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. Tower of London, was founded by King William the Conqueror in 11th Century, and has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house.
The current Cathedral was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710.
The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill have taken place here and the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer.
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«Достопримечательности Великобритании »
Автор: Суханцев Вячеслав
Ученик 6 «А» класса
МБУ СОШ №74
Городского округа Тольятти
Руководитель:
Гарифулова Гельфидя Мансуровна
London Attractions
Introduction
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions.
The London Eye
You can see up to 25 miles in each direction with views over some of the world's most famous sights, including St Paul's, the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. Today it is The Queen's official residence.
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
The name "Big Ben" is generally known to describe the clock tower as a whole. However, "Big Ben" is actually the principal bell within the tower.
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
The site of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster, a royal palace and former residence of kings.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords conduct their sittings here.
Westminster Abbey
The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs.
Whitehall (10 Downing Street & Cenotaph)
Whitehall runs from Trafalgar Square in the north to Westminster Square in the south.
Cenotaph, is a Memorial for both the World Wars.
No 10 Downing Street is the official residence of the Prime Minister and No 11 the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Whitehall (10 Downing Street & Cenotaph)
The Cenotaph
Tower Bridge & Tower of London
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built.
Tower Bridge & Tower of London
Tower of London, was founded by King William the Conqueror in 11th Century, and has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house.
St Paul’s Cathedral
The current Cathedral was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710.
The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill have taken place here and the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer.
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral
Trafalgar Square & Nelson’s Column
Trafalgar Square was built to commemorate Admiral Nelson on his victory in the Battle of Trafalgar.
The square is the site of Nelson's Column, which has four giant lions at its base.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work, and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of education and performance.
