London

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COAT OF ARMS OF LONDON

LONDON

LONDON

London is the capital of the United Kingdom

and Northern Ireland.

It is the political, economic and financial

centre of the country.

In Europe, London is one of the largest city.

Its population is of more than 7 million

people.

THE TOWER OF LONDON

THE TOWER OF LONDON

The Tower of London was built on the River

Thames after the Norman conquest in 1066.

It was originally intended as a fortress, but

later it was used as a palace, the main state

prison, and now it is a museum containing

the crown jewels.

THE THAMES

THE WHITE TOWER

THE BLOODY TOWER

TOWER BRIDGE

TRAFALGAR SQUARE

WESTMINSTER

Westminster is also called the City of

Westminster contains the Houses of

Parliament, Westminster Abbey and

Buckingham Palace.

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

The Houses of Parliament is actually one

building which consists of the House of

Commons and the House of Lords..

Yet, you can always have a look at the

famous clock tower of the Houses of

Parliament which contains the “Big Ben”.

BIG BEN

WESTMINSTER ABBEY

WESTMISTER ABBEY

Westminster Abbey is an architectural masterpiece.

It has been the scene of coronation of almost all British monarchs since William I in 1066.

Today it is also a church where the nation’s great events are celebrated.

In the abbey, there are tombs and memorials of many eminent British citizens, such as Newton, Dickens, Darwin, Chaucer and others.

One of the treasures of the abbey is the ancient coronation chair made from oak in 14th century.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace used to be the London

residence of the British monarch.

Today it is the Queen’s official residence.

The Changing of the Guard at the Palace

and on Horse Guards Parade are the events

which always draw thousands of tourists.

In August and September the Palace itself is

open to visitors.