Слайд 2London is the capital and the largest city of the
United Kingdom of Great Btitain.
Its population is about 8.5
million.
It is situated on the river Thames.
London is also one of the largest ports in the UK.
Besides, it is a great educational and cultural centre.
Traditionally, London is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.
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London, the capital of Great Britain.
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The City is the heart of London. It is
its financial and business centre. Few people live there but
over a million come to the City to work. There are lots of banks, offices and firms there,
including Bank of England
Слайд 9The Tower of London
The City is famous for its
oldest part, the Tower of London. It was founded by
Julius Caesar and rebuilt in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress. But in various periods of history it was also used as a Royal Palace, a prison, a mint, a Royal treasury, a Royal observatory and even a Royal Zoo.
Now
it is a museum of arms and armour.
Слайд 15The Tower of London as one of the strongest fortress
in Britain, contains Crown Jewels.
Слайд 16The Tower is guarded by famous “ Beefeaters” in the
picturesque uniform.
Слайд 18The Ravens are also a part of history. There is
a legend that if ravens disappear,
the British monarchy will
fall.
Слайд 19 That’s why their
wings are cut back and they are carefully guarded.
Tower Bridge is an iconic symbol
of London.
Слайд 25St. Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop
of London.
St. Paul’s Cathedral inside.
Слайд 27The dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral shows the scenes from
the life of St. Paul.
Слайд 28There is the famous Whispering gallery inside the dome: the
words whispered into
the stone wall can be heard round
the other side.
St. Paul’s Cathedral at night.
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The Palace of Westminster, also
known as the Houses
of
Parliament or Westminster
Palace, is the meeting place of
the two houses of the
Parliament of the United
Kingdom—the House of Lords
and the House of Commons. It
lies on the north bank of the
River Thames, close to the
historic Westminster Abbey. The
Palace is the centre of
political life in the United
Kingdom.
House of Lords of the British Parliament.
Слайд 36Big Ben is the nickname
for the great bell of
the
clock at the north end
of the Palace of
Westminster in London.
It celebrated its 150th
anniversary in May
2009. The tower is
96.3 meters high
(roughly 16 stories).
Слайд 39Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a
Gothic church in
London that is the
traditional place of coronation, weddings and
burial for English monarchs. Located next to the Houses
of Parliament in the heart of
London.
The London Eye is a giant 135-metre tall Ferris wheel
situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital.
It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.
The London Eye is located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.
Слайд 47Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public
space and tourist attraction
in central London, England.
At its centre is Nelson's
Column.
There are a number
of statues and sculptures in
the square. The square is also
used for political
demonstrations and
community gatherings, such as
the celebration of New Year's
Eve .
Слайд 52Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London home and
primary residence
of the British monarch.
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These
include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest
bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices
and 78 bathrooms. Buckingham Palace is the
Queens official London residence and is
used to receive and entertain guests on
state, ceremonial and official occasions for
the Royal Family. The Palace is located
between The Green Park, Hyde Park and St.
James's Park. Buckingham Palace's 19 state
rooms, ballrooms and gardens are open to
visitors during August and September.
Слайд 53Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a colorful spectacle
and British pageantry. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and
usually takes place daily at 11:30 from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.
Слайд 57Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in
Kensington Gardens in London, England. It has been a residence
of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Kensington Palace is also used on an unofficial basis by Prince Harry, as well as his cousin Zara Phillips.
It was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales (until her death in 1997).
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The British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of
human history and culture in London. Its collections include more
than seven million objects. They are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
Слайд 63The Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a
concert hall situated in London.
The Royal Albert Hall is one
of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognizable all over the world. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from every kind of performance genre have appeared on its stage. Each year it hosts more than 350 performances including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances.
Слайд 65St Mary Axe was a medieval parish in London whose
name survives on the street it formerly occupied.
Слайд 69“Cheese Grater” is the new highest building in the center
of London.
Слайд 70Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in
central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of
London.
Слайд 71The London Zoo
London Zoo is the
world's oldest
scientific zoo.
Today
it houses a collection
of 755 species of
animals.
Слайд 73The Sherlock Holmes Museum
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is a popular
privately-run museum in London, England, dedicated to the famous detective
Sherlock Holmes. It opened in 1990 and is situated in Baker Street.
Слайд 75Madame Tussauds is the main tourists attraction displaying waxworks.
Слайд 77Cleopatra’s Needle
Anyone visiting London for the first time and
walking along the Thames may be surprised to come across
an original Egyptian obelisk.
This obelisk is known as Cleopatra's Needle …though it has very little to do with Cleopatra at all.
It is known as Cleopatra's Needle as it was brought to London from Alexandria, the royal city of Cleopatra.
Cleopatra's Needle stands on the Thames. Two large bronze Sphinxes lie on either side of the Needle. These are Victorian versions of the traditional Egyptian original.
Слайд 79The West End is the richest part of London.
Слайд 81The East End is the poorest part of London.
Слайд 84A double – Decker bus for excursions)
