1- INTRODUCTION

2- CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

3- RELIGIONS

4- WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON?

INTRODUCCTION

•London is the capital of England and the UK.

•It´s the biggest city in Britain and in Europe.

•Has a population of 7.56 million (approximetly)

•London is made up of two cities: - The city of London, know as “the City” - The city of Westminter

• In London we can find a lot of cultures, religion and languages.

• London has a temperate marine climate: summers are warm with average temperatures of 23ºC, and winters are cold, usually the temperatures are around 2-8 ºC.

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS• January: In the first day of January they celebrate the New Year at the Big Ben and when the clock strikes midnight, people link their arms and sing this song: “Auld Lang Syne”.

• February: 2nd is celebrate Candlemas Day.

•April: 23 of April is celebrated St. George Day. St. George is the patron of England and it´s represented as a knight carrying a shield with a red cross, generally sitting upon a horse and always killing a dragon.

• September: It´s celebrate the Regents Street Festival

• October: 31st they celebrate Halloween

• November: 5th it´s celebrated Guy Fawkes Night . In this night people meet in parks to observe the fireworks and burn an effigy of the outlaw.

THE MOST TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES

• Changing of the Guard: Every day a new guard of thirty guardsmen marches to the palace and replace the old guard.

• Trooping of the Colour: Is a military ceremony celebrate to remember the fallen soldier and the officer of that regiment. The Trooping of the Colour. This ceremony it´s realize on the British Sovereign´s birthday.

• The largest religious group Christian (Anglican).•St. Paul Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Anglican administrative centers• Westminster Abbey Britain´s kings and queens are crowned•London is also home to other religions: Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish.

- Around two fifths (2/5) of Muslim lives in London. - Over half of Britain´s Hindu population lives in this city. - 31 per cent of the Sikh lives in London. - 56 per cent of Jewish lives there.

RELIGIONS

WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON?

• Royalty:Buckingham Palace: In the beginning of the eighteen century the owner of this Palace was the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is the Queen´s official residence.

Kensington Palace: Is a working royal residence.

Tower of London: Today this tower is one of the world´s most famous and spectacular fortresses.

• Museums:British museum: It´s a human history and culture museum.

• Entertainment:Madame Tussauds: It is a wax museum.

London Eye: This big wheel it is the most popular attraction.

Globe Theatre: It´s a site dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare´s work.

• Shopping:

Oxford street

Harrods

Regent street

• Landmarks:

Tower Bridge: It´s one of the most famous and photographed bridges in the world.

Trafalgar Square: This square it´s situated at the heart of London.

Big Ben: Is an integral part of Westminster Palace.

• Religious: Westminster Abbey: In this Abbey every monarch has been crowned.

St. Paul´s Cathedral: Is the UK´s premier religious cathedral.

• Other:

Portobello Market: Possibly it´s one of the largest antique markets in the world.

Covent Garden: Is the place to get something , to make an intermediate between the sightseeing, relax and enjoy with the huge variety of streets artists.