L O N D O NL O N D O N
Mgr. Vladimír KusendaMgr. Vladimír Kusenda
Obchodná akadémia IlavaObchodná akadémia Ilava
L O N D O N
the capital of the United Kingdom is situated on the Thames was founded as a Roman settlement The Great Fire of London in 1666
destroyed almost all the city
Historical sights of London: Buckingham Palace- is the Queen´s residence- the Queen Victoria Memorial
stands in front of it- Changing the Guard takes place in
the forecourt
The Houses of Parliament
is built in Gothic style contains the House of Commons
and the House of Lords there is a famous clock-tower with Big Ben
White Hall
government offices are here Horse Guard Parade takes place here
Downing Street 10 is the official home of British Prime Minister since 1731
St. Paul´s Cathedral
It was built in 17th century and designed by a famous architecture Sir Christopher Wren
It is famous for Whispering Gallery
In 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married here
Westminster Abbey
was founded in the 11th century
Britain´s Kings and Queens have been crowned here
greatest poets, artists, statesmen are buried here
The Tower of London Tower Bridge
was built in 11th century it was a royal palace,
prison, fortress it is a museum now the Crown Jewels are
guarded by the Beefeaters
it can be open in the middle for big ships to go through
Trafalgar Square
was named after Admiral Nelson´s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
Nelson´s statue is situated on a high column
it is a popular place for meetings and demonstrations
British Museum
is the largest museum in the world it houses the collection of all kinds of animals, minerals, arts, drawings, manuscripts, antiquities from ancient Greece,Rome admission is free