The sights of London.

sights of London.
Автор: учитель английского языка ГБОУ СОШ 883 г.

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Парамонова И. К.

and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities

in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

churches. It was built in the 17th century by Sir

Christopher Wren.

bell of the clock at the north end of the

Palace of Westminster in London, And often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.

by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the

Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison. Now it is a museum.

kings and queens have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. Many

outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets, and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling.

It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in

the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square. On the north side of the Trafalgar Square is the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum — the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is also famous for its library.

bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is

close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.

concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London.

It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge.