Презентация "Sights of London"

Sights of London

The Houses of Parliament

This World Heritage site has been in continuous use since the 11th century, as a royal palace and now as the centre of British Government.

Big Ben

Big Ben, a top tourist attraction, is not the clock-tower but the Great Bell inside the tower that has struck every hour since 1859. It takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall.

The Tower of London

In its long history, this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site served as a stronghold as well as a royal palace, a prison and place of execution, a royal mint and treasure vault, an observatory, and for five centuries a private zoo.

Yeoman Warders

Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders not only guard the tower, but also give guided tours of the fortress. One of the Yeoman Warders is known as the Ravenmaster, responsible for the ravens that have been living here for centuries. Legend says that the Tower and the kingdom will fall if the ravens leave.

The Ceremony of the Keys

Among Beefeaters’ duties is the ceremonial closing of the gates each evening. Known as the Ceremony of the Keys, this 700-year-old tradition sees the Chief Warder present the keys of the tower to the Resident Governor.

Tower Bridge

You can enjoy the view from the fully accessible high-level walkways and visit the Victorian engine rooms which are home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge lifts.

Westminster Abbey

It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

It is one of the most spectacular cathedral's in the world. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The twin Baroque towers and magnificent 365-foot dome of St. Paul's are a masterpiece of English architecture. If you're up to it, be sure to walk the stairs with their spectacular views of the dome's interior, including the Whispering Gallery.

The Whispering Gallery

It's so called because of its remarkable acoustic properties. It's possible to hear a whisper from across the dome's total width of 112 feet.

The London Eye

Built to mark London's millennium celebrations in 2000, the London Eye is Europe's largest observation wheel. Its glass capsules offer the most spectacular views of the city as you embark on a circular tour rising 443 feet above the Thames.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II. If you're wondering whether the Queen is in, look at the flagpole atop the building: if the royal standard is flying day and night, she's at home.

The changing of the guard

The changing of the guard, which occurs most days at 11:30am in the forecourt, has become one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and is free to watch.

No 10 Downing Street

No 10 Downing Street is home and official office to the British Prime Minister . It is a meeting place for the Cabinet and a venue for state events and visiting Heads of foreign Governments.

The British Museum

Established in 1753, the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world.

The National Gallery

The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world. From the Middle Ages to the early 20th century it includes work by Botticelli, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Leonardo de Vinci.

Tate Modern

Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of International Modern and Contemporary art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, the galleries and huge turbine hall, 35 meters high and 152 meters long, display works from the year 1900 to the present day. It is the most visited modern art gallery in the world.

The London Millennium bridge

Opened in 2000, the London Millennium footbridge is an ultramodern steel suspension bridge that links the Southbank to the City of London.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes dating back to the 16th Century, when King Henry VIII used it to hunt deer and wild boar. Today it is a magnificent park with lakes, meadows, tracks and over 4000 trees. Hyde Park has Speakers' Corner, a traditional forum for free speech.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a large city square commemorating Lord Nelson’s victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The central monument is a single tall column with the figure of Nelson.

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was installed here at the end of the 19th century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square in New York.

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is a world-famous district with a great mix of shops, restaurants, entertainment and culture.