1. Visiting England: The Best Places To Go CATEDRA DE LIMBA ENGLEZA GRUP SCOLAR INDUSTRIAL “STEFAN PASCU” AN SCOLAR 2011-2012

2. Presenting England East and South East England: fascinating castles, famous gardens, picturesque towns East and South East England: fascinating castles, famous gardens, picturesque towns West England : Stonehenge-ancient monument West England : Stonehenge-ancient monument England’s heartland : Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare W.) England’s heartland : Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare W.) Northern England : walled city of York Northern England : walled city of York

3. Canterbury Cathedral Official residence of the Leader of the Church of England Official residence of the Leader of the Church of England Gothic architecture Gothic architecture Trinity Chapel: built for the remains of St. Thomas The Martyr Trinity Chapel: built for the remains of St. Thomas The Martyr

5. The Coast of Cornwall Most impressive coastline of England Most impressive coastline of England Picturesque cliffs Picturesque cliffs Breathtaking estuaries Breathtaking estuaries Great harbors Great harbors Magnificent line of surf beaches Magnificent line of surf beaches Enchanting creeks Enchanting creeks Island with a captivating castle atop Island with a captivating castle atop

7. White Cliffs of Dover British coastline that faces the Strait of Dover and France British coastline that faces the Strait of Dover and France Part of the North Downs formation Part of the North Downs formation Chalk façade: pure white calcium carbonate Chalk façade: pure white calcium carbonate

9. Lake District Located in the North West of England Located in the North West of England Focal point: Lake District National Park Focal point: Lake District National Park Scafell Pike: highest mountain in England Scafell Pike: highest mountain in England Wide variety of wildlife Wide variety of wildlife

11. Stonehenge Prehistoric and mystical monument Prehistoric and mystical monument Located in the County of Wiltshire Located in the County of Wiltshire Huge stones formation in a circular fashion standing upright Huge stones formation in a circular fashion standing upright Dates 5000 years ago Dates 5000 years ago Served as a burial ground Served as a burial ground

15. Stratford-upon-Avon Situated in the south of Warwickshire in England Situated in the south of Warwickshire in England The birthplace of W. Shakespeare The birthplace of W. Shakespeare Has three famous theaters run by the famous Royal Shakespeare Company Has three famous theaters run by the famous Royal Shakespeare Company Close to Birmingham Close to Birmingham

17. Windsor Castle Located in Berkshire England (in the south) Located in Berkshire England (in the south) The largest inhabited castle in the world from the time of William the Conqueror The largest inhabited castle in the world from the time of William the Conqueror One of the official residences of the royal family One of the official residences of the royal family Home Park: parkland Home Park: parkland

19. York Minster Gothic cathedral Gothic cathedral Located in York, England Located in York, England The largest of its kind in Northern Europe The largest of its kind in Northern Europe Residence of the Archbishop of York Residence of the Archbishop of York Has a widely decorated gothic nave and chapter house Has a widely decorated gothic nave and chapter house

21. The Houses of Parliament Known as Palace Of Westminster Known as Palace Of Westminster Home of the British Government for over 900 years Home of the British Government for over 900 years The House of Lords occupies the Southern wing The House of Lords occupies the Southern wing The House of Commons occupies the Northern wing The House of Commons occupies the Northern wing

25. The Church of St. Peter Referred to as the Westminster Abbey Referred to as the Westminster Abbey Gothic church in Westminster, London Gothic church in Westminster, London on the west side of the Palace of Westminster on the west side of the Palace of Westminster Coronation and burial ceremonies are held here Coronation and burial ceremonies are held here

29. St. Paul’s Cathedral Anglican cathedral situated in Ludgate Hill in the City of London Anglican cathedral situated in Ludgate Hill in the City of London The dome of the church is inspired by St. Peter’s basilica in Rome The dome of the church is inspired by St. Peter’s basilica in Rome Used for the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Used for the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

31. Piccadilly Circus Busy plaza in the heart of London at the Junction of five major streets Busy plaza in the heart of London at the Junction of five major streets Piccadilly: originates from a 17 th century frilled collar Piccadilly: originates from a 17 th century frilled collar Circus: the roundabout around which the traffic happens Circus: the roundabout around which the traffic happens

34. Hyde Park One of the several royal parks in London One of the several royal parks in London Covers 360 acres Covers 360 acres Hosts many large events Hosts many large events The serpentine: a large artificial lake at the south end of the park The serpentine: a large artificial lake at the south end of the park

36. Trafalgar Square The largest square in London The largest square in London At the center is Nelson’s Column built to commemorate the victory of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson over the France fleet at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 st of October 1805 At the center is Nelson’s Column built to commemorate the victory of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson over the France fleet at the battle of Trafalgar on 21 st of October 1805 Surrounded by many great buildings Surrounded by many great buildings

38. National Gallery Founded in 1824 Founded in 1824 Home for London’s Splendid collection of 2300 paintings Home for London’s Splendid collection of 2300 paintings Most of the paintings are from other countries Most of the paintings are from other countries “The Baptism of Christ” “The Baptism of Christ” “ The Virgin of the Rocks” “ The Virgin of the Rocks” “Van Gogh’s Chair” “Van Gogh’s Chair”

40. The British Museum Wealth of British masterpieces Wealth of British masterpieces Famous antiquities and documents related to British history: - The Rosetta Stone Famous antiquities and documents related to British history: - The Rosetta Stone - Elgin Marbles - Elgin Marbles - Great Court of Queen Elizabeth II - Great Court of Queen Elizabeth II - Magna Carta - Magna Carta

43. The Imperial War Museum Remnants and remembrances of the past wars England has been involved in Remnants and remembrances of the past wars England has been involved in Designed to display the struggle of the Empire Designed to display the struggle of the Empire Collections include: official documents, films, videos, photographs, a wide library Collections include: official documents, films, videos, photographs, a wide library Real artifacts Real artifacts

45. Buckingham Palace Queens Gallery: works from art masters, sculptures, extravagant English and French furniture, photographs, jewels, dresses, gifts received by Her Majesty Queens Gallery: works from art masters, sculptures, extravagant English and French furniture, photographs, jewels, dresses, gifts received by Her Majesty Buckingham Palace Garden: 32 acres Buckingham Palace Garden: 32 acres Palace Guards: Scots, Welsh, Irish, Coldstream and Grenadier Guards Palace Guards: Scots, Welsh, Irish, Coldstream and Grenadier Guards

49. The Tower Bridge Above the River Thames Above the River Thames Opened by King Edward the 7 th on 30 th of June 1894 Opened by King Edward the 7 th on 30 th of June 1894 Contains two massive towers linked together by a bridge Contains two massive towers linked together by a bridge Is operated by hydraulic methods Is operated by hydraulic methods

52. The Tower of London Near the River Thames in central London Near the River Thames in central London Built by William the Conqueror Built by William the Conqueror The white tower is considered the center of the Tower and was built to protect citizens from outsiders The white tower is considered the center of the Tower and was built to protect citizens from outsiders In the 13 th century it was converted by Henry III In the 13 th century it was converted by Henry III into a majestic palace