London The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
London, the capital of UK, is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is 2,000 years old. Its area is 610 square miles. More than 8 million people live in London.
The Thames River London is situated on river Thames
The City of London
City of London is one square mile. It is the world’s financial and commercial centre.
Tower of London
The Tower of London It served as a palace, a fortress and a prison. Kings and queens lived there. It is a museum of arms now.
Tower Bridge
Is one of the biggest tourist’s attractions.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
It is the biggest English church. The present St Paul's Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and the building was eventually completed in 1710.
The Stock Exchange The great financial institution. It is the heart of the City.
The Royal Exchange
The Bank of England
The City
30 St Mary Axe Tower London’s skyscraper It is 180 metres high The 6 th tallest building in London
There are multi-storey blocks of offices and some of the highest blocks of flats in Europe, as well as shops and restaurants.
Trafalgar Square
It is the central square of London. It is one of the most famous squares in the world. To the right of the square there is the National Gallery.
Buckingham Palace
It is the residence of the Queen. It was built in The Royal standard is flown and the ceremony of changing of the guard takes place daily.
Oxford Street It is one of the most famous shopping districts in London. It is one mile long. There are many shops and department stores there.
Piccadilly Circus It is the heart of London’s West End. It is the centre of London’s theatres, shining with lights and advertisements.
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament Westminster Palace It is the seat of the British government. In one of its towers there is a famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England. Big Ben is a real bell which strikes every quarter of an hour.
There are many places of interest in London and this city is well worth visiting.
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