LONDON PLACES OF INTEREST

Westminster Abbey also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter the place where many outstanding Englishmen are buried, among them well-known poets, writers, scientists, statesmen, painters and many others. 

Tower Bridge a masterpiece of engineering skill was built at the end of the 19th century to match the medieval style of the fortress lets big ocean ships move up the Thames from the ocean the territory between the Tower and the bridge is called the Pool for that reason.

The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world with the richest collections exhibits man works from all over the world from prehistoric period to modern times the most famous exhibits of the British Museum are the Parthenon Sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt the entry to the museum is free but for several special exhibitions you need tickets.

St. Paul's Cathedral is in the centre of London is one of the largest churches in the world was being built for 35 years and was completed in 1711 was built of white stone on top of St. Paul's Cathedral is a high dome, which contains the Whispering Gallery, where whisper can be heard at a great distance.

The Tower of London is nine hundred years old stands on the Thames in the early days of the history of England the English kings lived in the Tower in the early days of the history of England then it was a prison the black ravens live in the gardens of the Tower now. There is a legend that without them the Tower will fall. is a museum nowadays.

Big Ben the tower was built in 1858 the height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m. the Clock Tower is the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and in addition, with the most accurate clocks there used to be a prison in Big Ben.

The London Eye or Millennium Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames is 135 m tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 m it consists of 32 capsules each holding up 25 people you can have an unforgettable view of more than fifty London’s famous landmarks from the London Eye.

Trafalgar Square in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is the column on the top of the column there is a 17 feet-tall statue of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1809 the total high of the monument is 44 meters (184 feet) there are many pigeons in the square and Londoners like to feed them.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II each time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof was built in 1705 by the Duke of Buckingham every day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place it has a cinema, a post-office, some cafés and a restaurant, a hospital and even a night club

Let’s have a quiz “London Trip” Get ready!

1. It’s also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter. Choose the correct variant (A,B or C) 1. It’s also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter. A. Westminster Abbey B. St. Paul’s Cathedral C. The Whispering Gallery

2. What let big ocean ships move up the Thames from ocean? A. The London Eye B. Tower Bridge C. The Tower of London

3. What can you see on this picture?

A. The British Museum B. The Tower of London D. Trafalgar Square

4. It ‘s most famous exhibits are Parthenon Sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt. The British Museum Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace

5. One of the largest churches in the world, situated in the centre of London. Collegiate Church St. Paul’s Cathedral Big Ben

6. Where does the Changing of the Guard ceremony take place?

A. The Whispering Gallery B. Westminster Abbey C. Buckingham Palace

7. What river does the Tower of London stand on? The Severn The Avon The Thames

8. The legend says that it will fall if the black ravens fly away from its garden… Big Ben The London Eye The Tower of London

9. It’s the largest of six bells of Westminster Palace in London. A. Westminster Abbey B. Big Ben C. The British Museum

10. It’s also known as Millennium Wheel 10. It’s also known as Millennium Wheel. You can have an unforgettable view of many London’s famous landmarks from it. Tower Bridge Trafalgar Square The London Eye

11. What statue one can see on the top of the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square? Admiral Nelson Queen Elizabeth II St. Paul

12. The official residence of the British monarchy is … A. Buckingham Palace B. Westminster Abbey C. The Tower of London

Thank you for attention That’s all. Thank you for attention