Sights of London

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1. Sights of London
2. The Houses of ParliamentThis World Heritage site
3. Слайд 3
4. The Tower of LondonIn its long history,
5. Yeoman WardersBeefeaters or Yeoman Warders not only
6. The Ceremony of the KeysAmong Beefeaters’ duties
7. Tower BridgeYou can enjoy the view from
8. Westminster AbbeyIt is one of the most
9. St. Paul’s CathedralIt is one of the
10. The Whispering GalleryIt's so called because of
11. The London EyeBuilt to mark London's millennium
12. Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the main residence
13. The changing of the guardThe changing of
14. No 10 Downing StreetNo 10 Downing Street
15. The British MuseumEstablished in 1753, the British
16. The National GalleryThe National Gallery houses one
17. Tate ModernTate Modern is Britain's national museum
18. The London Millennium bridgeOpened in 2000, the
19. Hyde ParkHyde Park is one of London's
20. Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square is a large city
21. Piccadilly CircusPiccadilly Circus is a busy square
22. Covent GardenCovent Garden is a world-famous district
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The Houses of ParliamentThis World Heritage site has been in continuous use since the 11th century, as a royal palace and now as the centre of British Government.

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Слайд 1Sights of London

Слайд 2The Houses of Parliament
This World Heritage site has been in

continuous use since the 11th century, as a royal palace

and now as the centre of British Government.

The Houses of ParliamentThis World Heritage site has been in continuous use since the 11th century, as

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Big Ben
Big

Ben, a top tourist attraction, is not the clock-tower but the Great Bell inside the tower that has struck every hour since 1859. It takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall.

Слайд 4The Tower of London
In its long history, this remarkable UNESCO

World Heritage Site served as a stronghold as well as

a royal palace, a prison and place of execution, a royal mint and treasure vault, an observatory, and for five centuries a private zoo.

The Tower of LondonIn its long history, this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site served as a stronghold

Слайд 5Yeoman Warders
Beefeaters or Yeoman Warders not only guard the tower,

but also give guided tours of the fortress. One of

the Yeoman Warders is known as the Ravenmaster, responsible for the ravens that have been living here for centuries. Legend says that the Tower and the kingdom will fall if the ravens leave.

Yeoman WardersBeefeaters or Yeoman Warders not only guard the tower, but also give guided tours of the

Слайд 6The Ceremony of the Keys
Among Beefeaters’ duties is the ceremonial

closing of the gates each evening. Known as the Ceremony

of the Keys, this 700-year-old tradition sees the Chief Warder present the keys of the tower to the Resident Governor.

The Ceremony of the KeysAmong Beefeaters’ duties is the ceremonial closing of the gates each evening. Known

Слайд 7Tower Bridge
You can enjoy the view from the fully accessible

high-level walkways and visit the Victorian engine rooms which are

home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge lifts.

Tower BridgeYou can enjoy the view from the fully accessible high-level walkways and visit the Victorian engine

Слайд 8Westminster Abbey
It is one of the most notable religious buildings

in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of

coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.

Westminster AbbeyIt is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the

Слайд 9St. Paul’s Cathedral
It is one of the most spectacular cathedral's

in the world. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

The twin Baroque towers and magnificent 365-foot dome of St. Paul's are a masterpiece of English architecture. If you're up to it, be sure to walk the stairs with their spectacular views of the dome's interior, including the Whispering Gallery.

St. Paul’s CathedralIt is one of the most spectacular cathedral's in the world. It was designed by

Слайд 10The Whispering Gallery
It's so called because of its remarkable acoustic

properties. It's possible to hear a whisper from across the

dome's total width of 112 feet.

The Whispering GalleryIt's so called because of its remarkable acoustic properties. It's possible to hear a whisper

Слайд 11The London Eye
Built to mark London's millennium celebrations in 2000,

the London Eye is Europe's largest observation wheel. Its glass

capsules offer the most spectacular views of the city as you embark on a circular tour rising 443 feet above the Thames.

The London EyeBuilt to mark London's millennium celebrations in 2000, the London Eye is Europe's largest observation

Слайд 12Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth

II. If you're wondering whether the Queen is in, look

at the flagpole atop the building: if the royal standard is flying day and night, she's at home.

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II. If you're wondering whether the Queen

Слайд 13The changing of the guard
The changing of the guard, which

occurs most days at 11:30am in the forecourt, has become

one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and is free to watch.

The changing of the guardThe changing of the guard, which occurs most days at 11:30am in the

Слайд 14No 10 Downing Street
No 10 Downing Street is home and

official office to the British Prime Minister . It is

a meeting place for the Cabinet and a venue for state events and visiting Heads of foreign Governments.

No 10 Downing StreetNo 10 Downing Street is home and official office to the British Prime Minister

Слайд 15The British Museum
Established in 1753, the British Museum in London

is a museum of human history and culture. Its collections,

which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world.

The British MuseumEstablished in 1753, the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and

Слайд 16The National Gallery
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest

collections of Western European paintings in the world. From the

Middle Ages to the early 20th century it includes work by Botticelli, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Leonardo de Vinci.

The National GalleryThe National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the

Слайд 17Tate Modern
Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of International Modern

and Contemporary art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station,

the galleries and huge turbine hall, 35 meters high and 152 meters long, display works from the year 1900 to the present day. It is the most visited modern art gallery in the world.

Tate ModernTate Modern is Britain's national museum of International Modern and Contemporary art. Housed in the former

Слайд 18The London Millennium bridge
Opened in 2000, the London Millennium footbridge

is an ultramodern steel suspension bridge that links the Southbank

to the City of London.

The London Millennium bridgeOpened in 2000, the London Millennium footbridge is an ultramodern steel suspension bridge that

Слайд 19Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes dating

back to the 16th Century, when King Henry VIII used

it to hunt deer and wild boar. Today it is a magnificent park with lakes, meadows, tracks and over 4000 trees. Hyde Park has Speakers' Corner, a traditional forum for free speech.

Hyde ParkHyde Park is one of London's finest landscapes dating back to the 16th Century, when King

Слайд 20Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a large city square commemorating Lord

Nelson’s victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar

in 1805. The central monument is a single tall column with the figure of Nelson.

Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square is a large city square commemorating Lord Nelson’s victory against Napoleon’s navy at the

Слайд 21Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart

of London. It is famous for the fountain that was

installed here at the end of the 19th century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square in New York.