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This is London

London is the capital of the UK. It is one of the most important cities of the world. London is a centre for business and for tourism.

You can visit some interesting places in London. One of them is the Tower of London. The Tower of London was a fortress, a palace, a prison and the King’s Zoo. The Tower of London

Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is the largest square in central London. It is the most famous square in the world. There is Nelson’s Column in the centre. It is over 50 metres high. On its top you can see a 5 metres stone statue of Admiral Nelson.

St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the greatest English churches. The famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren built it in the 17 th century after the Great Fire. S SS St Paul’s Cathedral

The Houses of Parliament stands on the bank of the river Thames. The large clock in one of its towers is Big Ben. You can hear the sound of Big Ben every hour in London. The Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is the oldest and the most important church in London. It is more than nine hundred years old. It is a symbol of England. Many English kings, queens and famous people are buried here.

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the home of the Queen in London. She lives and works there. There is a monument in front of it. It is the Queen Victoria Memorial.

The National Gallery The National Gallery has a collection of Italian, German and French painters. The Gallery is open 7 days a week and it is free.

Лондонский Глаз по праву считается одной из самых известных достопримечательностей Лондона. Это одно из крупнейших колёс обозрения в мире, расположенное на берегу Темзы. С высоты 135 метров (приблизительно 45 этажей) открывается вид практически на весь город. London Eye