Дотопримечательности Лондона

Kapustyan Ekaterina
The tutor of the project is the teacher of

English Shkarov Oleg Vladimirovich

and cultural centre. It is one of the largest cities

in the world. Its population is more than 11 000 000 people. London is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old and beautiful. It was founded more than two thousand years ago. Traditionally London is divided into several parts: the City, the Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. The Westminster is the aristocratic official part of London. It includes Buckingham Palace, where the Queen lives, and the Houses of Parliament.

What is London

I will tell you about some of them.

big Ben is the name of the great bell of

the clock, located in the Northern part of the Palace of Westminster in London, although the name is also often used to denote hours or clock tower in General. This is part of the architectural complex of the Palace of Westminster. Official name - «the Clock tower of the Palace of Westminster», it is also called the «Tower of St. Stephen.» «Big Ben» is the building itself and watch together with the bell. The name of the tower originated from the name of the 13-ton bell, installed inside it.

heart of London, in England, on the North Bank of

the Thames. It is located in the London borough of tower Hamlets (Tower Hamlets) and is separated from the Eastern part of the city of London undeveloped territory tower hill (Tower Hill).

Tower bridge bascule bridge in Central London over the river Thames, close to the tower of London. Sometimes it is confused with London bridge to the upstream. Opened in 1894. Is also one of the symbols of London and Britain.

his branch of the police, two of postal offices, a

hospital, a bar, two sports clubs, cinema and a swimming pool. In the Palace there are close to 600 rooms and approximately 3 miles red rugs. Currently, the Gala halls are constantly used the Queen and members of the Royal family to receive and entertain guests on the occasion of the different special events, ceremonies and official events.

Sir Christopher Wren. It was constructed between 1675
and 1710.

Built of Portland stone with a Dome that rises to
365 feet and with Great Paul, the largest bell in England, it is
one of the most attractive sights in London.

Southern coast of Thames.
Unique museum of cinema and television. MOMI

was opened on 15 September 1988 by Prince Charles and became an instant international hit and winning 18 awards.

to tell you.

many trees, grass, flowers and water. It has been based

in 1531 by king Henry III. Today the set of squirrels, and also waterfowls live in park.

excellent place where it is possible to sit on a

grass, having substituted the person to the sun. Green-park is considered today one of the most silent, quiet and cozy. Before the park was royal hunting grounds, but in 1826 it has been opened for general public.

London Zoo) — the oldest zoo in the world which

is engaged in research activity. It has created in London on April, 27th, 1828.
It is located in northern part of Regent's Park (Regent's Canal proceeds through it)