LONDON
London is the capital and the most populous city of England and the United Kingdom.
FAMOUS PLACES IN LONDON :
Royal Albert Hall -
It was built between 1867 and 1871. It is one of the most famous concert halls in London. It welcome about 8,000 people.
British Museum -
It is the National Museum. It was founded in 1753. It is one of the most important museums
in the world. It is divided into six departments.
It contains a part of the British Library.
Westminster Abbey -
It was built in the
11th century and rebuilt in the 13th
century in a gothic style.
Since William the Conqueror,
all the British
Kings and Queens have
been crowned there. In the past,
many kings and queens were buried there,
as well as some famous
people like Newton or Darwin.
It is where Prince William and Kate Middeleton got marrried at April, 2011.
Palace -
It was built in 703.
It has been the official royal
residence since 1837.
It has got more than 600 rooms.
It has got a collection of great paintings.
Saint Paul's Cathedral -
It was burnt in 1666 and rebuilt between
1675 to 1702. It has got big round roof.
It is where Prince Charles and Lady
Diana got married.
National Gallery -
It is one of the most
famuos art museums in London.
It was built in 1838.
It houses a rich
collection of over 2,300
pantings dating form the mid-13th
century to 1900.
Tower Bridge -
It was built between 1886 and 1894
over the river Thames.
It is a huge mobile bridge.
It is 44 meters long.
The two big towers contain
the engines to lift the road.
Trafalgar Square -
It was created in 1867 in
the centre of London.
It was built to celebrate the
victory of Admiral Nelson.
The Nelson Column is 51 meters high. It is protected by four lions made of bronze.
Palace of Westminster -
It was built from 1840 to 1867.
It is where the British Parliament is seated.
It has got 1,100 rooms,
100 staircases, 11 big halls and 3 big towers.
The most famuos tower is called Big Ben.
It's bell weighs 3,5 tons.
Madame Tussauds -
It is a wax museum in
Marylebone Road.
It was opened in Baker Street
in 1835. It welcomes more than
2,5 million people a year.
It has got more than 400 wax
figures.
Tower of London -
It was built in 1076
by William the Conqueror.
It was first a medieval fortress.
Now, it is a museum where
you can see the Jewels of the Crown.
It's guards are called the "Beefeaters".
Hyde Park -
It is the largest park in London.
It covers more than 345,95 acres.
It was acquired by Henry VIII.
It was opened to the public in 1637.
You cn see squirrels if you are lucky.
Harrods -
It is the most important
department store in London.
It's Christmas department is world
famuos. It was founded in 1834.
It sells quality and luxury goods.
London Eye -
It is a135-meter tall wheel
situated on the banks of River Thames.
It is the tallest and the most popular
wheel in Europe.
Tourists love it!
3,5 million people vist it annually.
Population in London -
London has over 8 million people.
London has history over 2,000 years ago -
The name of London is derived from Lundinium.
Did you know??
London Bridge - The medieval London Bridge wasn’t demolished
until 1831 when a new bridge, designed by John Rennie, replaced it. By then, the old bridge had served London for over 600 years.
The Great Fire of London - Christopher Wren’s grave in St Paul’s bears the Latin inscription "Lector Si Monumentum Requiris Circumspice", meaning "Reader", if you seek a monument "look around you".
Buckingham Palace - Royal garden parties take place in Buckingham Palace’s grounds, the largest private gardens in London.
Georgian Fashion - At the age of 18, The Prince Regent spent £10,000 annually on clothes. That’s the equivalent of over £500,000 today.
Hauses of Parliament - The only Members of Parliament allowed to eat or drink in the Chamber is the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who can have an alcoholic drink while delivering the budget.
LONDON IS AMAZING CITY ! I wish, I will vist London some day !!
Well done! You wrote a lot about London! Maybe you could use your own words more and not so many details.
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