A walk in

It was founded by the Romans It was founded by the Romans They made houses and roads next to the river Thames They made houses and roads next to the river Thames They called it Londinium They called it Londinium London bridge is across the river Thames – it is the oldest one (originally it was made of wood but rebuilt in stone London bridge is across the river Thames – it is the oldest one (originally it was made of wood but rebuilt in stone

London eye London eye It is a big wheel which slowly takes you 135 metres above the river Thames It is a big wheel which slowly takes you 135 metres above the river Thames From it you get wonderful views of the city. From it you get wonderful views of the city.

Buckingham Palace It is the Queen’s London home It is the Queen’s London home On some days you can see the Queen’s flag (Royal Standard) – she is staying at the palace On some days you can see the Queen’s flag (Royal Standard) – she is staying at the palace It is possible to watch outside ‘change the guard’ It is possible to watch outside ‘change the guard’ Some parts are open to tourists Some parts are open to tourists

Big Ben It is the nickname of the bell in the clock tower It is the nickname of the bell in the clock tower It was cast in1858 It was cast in1858 Its sound is well known – to introduce new year Its sound is well known – to introduce new year

The Houses of Parliament It is open to the It is open to the public at certain times The House of The House of Commons (the lower house, elected) and the House of Lords (the upper house, not elected) work here A bomb destroyed the House of Commons but it was rebuilt after the II world war. A bomb destroyed the House of Commons but it was rebuilt after the II world war.

St Pauls Cathedral St Pauls Cathedral It was designed by Wren to replace a previous cathedral destroyed in the great fire of London (1666) It was designed by Wren to replace a previous cathedral destroyed in the great fire of London (1666) Some famous people were buried here Some famous people were buried here It is situated at the top of Ludgate hill It is situated at the top of Ludgate hill Its height is 108 m with the ball and lantern Its height is 108 m with the ball and lantern

Tower Bridge One of the most famous structures One of the most famous structures Its twin bascules are still opened for river traffic Its twin bascules are still opened for river traffic Its tower are in Gothic style Its tower are in Gothic style It is possible to climb the tower and view the river It is possible to climb the tower and view the river

The Tower of London The Tower of London It is an ancient fortress on the north bank of the river It is an ancient fortress on the north bank of the river Earlier it was the royal palace or prison Earlier it was the royal palace or prison Its well known features are: White Tower, Bloody Tower etc. Its well known features are: White Tower, Bloody Tower etc. The Crown Jewels are kept here and are on public display The Crown Jewels are kept here and are on public display Beefeaters – the official guards Beefeaters – the official guards

Symbols of London