1. Sightseeing in London

2. 1. Big Ben The Houses of Parliament has two houses – the House of Commons and the House of Lords and also the clock tower, commonly called Big Ben. They are among London's most popular tourist attractions. The Houses of Parliament has two houses – the House of Commons and the House of Lords and also the clock tower, commonly called Big Ben. They are among London's most popular tourist attractions.Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament Big Ben is the heavy bell inside the clock tower. It weighs more than 13 tons. The clock tower was completed on 10 April 1858. The clock inside the tower was the world's largest when it was put into the building. The tower is now officially called the Elizabeth Tower, after it was renamed in 2012 (from "Clock Tower“ to “Elizabeth Tower”) to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II Big Ben is the heavy bell inside the clock tower. It weighs more than 13 tons. The clock tower was completed on 10 April 1858. The clock inside the tower was the world's largest when it was put into the building. The tower is now officially called the Elizabeth Tower, after it was renamed in 2012 (from "Clock Tower“ to “Elizabeth Tower”) to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee of Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II

4. 2. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the residence and office of the British monarch. At the moment queen Elizabeth II lives and works there. Buckingham Palace became the official royal palace of the British monarch at the time of queen Victoria in 1837. The Palace has around 600 rooms. Buckingham Palace is the residence and office of the British monarch. At the moment queen Elizabeth II lives and works there. Buckingham Palace became the official royal palace of the British monarch at the time of queen Victoria in 1837. The Palace has around 600 rooms. British monarchqueen Victoria British monarchqueen Victoria When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard. When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard. The Queen's Guard changes in front of Buckingham Palace at 11:30 am daily from May to July, and on alternate dates throughout the rest of the year. The Queen's Guard changes in front of Buckingham Palace at 11:30 am daily from May to July, and on alternate dates throughout the rest of the year.Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace

7. 3.London Eye The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the bank of the River Thames. The wheel is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and it has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the bank of the River Thames. The wheel is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and it has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). Ferris wheelRiver Thames Ferris wheelRiver Thames It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people per year. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people per year.Ferris wheel in Europetourist attraction in the United KingdomFerris wheel in Europetourist attraction in the United Kingdom The London Eye was built to celebrate the new millennium. When it was made in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. The London Eye was built to celebrate the new millennium. When it was made in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

8. 4.Tower of London Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. This is one of the most ancient castles in England. Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. This is one of the most ancient castles in England.castleRiver Thamescentral LondoncastleRiver Thamescentral London The White Tower, which gives the whole castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a palace, a treasury and most of the time as a prison. The White Tower, which gives the whole castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a palace, a treasury and most of the time as a prison.White TowerWilliam the ConquerorWhite TowerWilliam the Conqueror King Henry VIII beheaded two out of his six wives in the Tower. One of them was Anne Boleyn – the mother of the famous queen Elizabeth I. King Henry VIII beheaded two out of his six wives in the Tower. One of them was Anne Boleyn – the mother of the famous queen Elizabeth I. The crowns and jewelers of the British monarchs, including the Crown of the Queen Elizabeth II with the well-known 105-carat (21 g) Koh-i-Noor diamond in the middle of the front cross, are kept in British Crown Jewels in the Tower of London The crowns and jewelers of the British monarchs, including the Crown of the Queen Elizabeth II with the well-known 105-carat (21 g) Koh-i-Noor diamond in the middle of the front cross, are kept in British Crown Jewels in the Tower of LondonKoh-i-NoorTower of LondonKoh-i-NoorTower of London

10. 5. Tower Bridge 5. Tower Bridge London's Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is very close to the Tower of London from which it takes its name and that is why is very similar in architecture to the Tower although it was built some centuries later. London's Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is very close to the Tower of London from which it takes its name and that is why is very similar in architecture to the Tower although it was built some centuries later. Tower Bridge was officially opened on 30 June 1894. It has two towers and a passage between them. The passage is lifted from time to time so that the big ships can pass the River Thames. Tower Bridge was officially opened on 30 June 1894. It has two towers and a passage between them. The passage is lifted from time to time so that the big ships can pass the River Thames. River Thames River Thames

12. 6. Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London. Ever since the Middle Ages, Trafalgar Square has been a central meeting place. Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London. Ever since the Middle Ages, Trafalgar Square has been a central meeting place. At the center of the square is the tall Nelson's Column with two lions at the bottom side. Nelson's Column was built to celebrate the victory of Admiral Lord Nelson over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21 October 1805. Nelson was fatally wounded in the same battle on the Spanish coast. At the center of the square is the tall Nelson's Column with two lions at the bottom side. Nelson's Column was built to celebrate the victory of Admiral Lord Nelson over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21 October 1805. Nelson was fatally wounded in the same battle on the Spanish coast. The square itself was named after the famous Battle of Trafalgar. The square itself was named after the famous Battle of Trafalgar.

14. 7.Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was made here at the end of the 19th century and for the neon advertising. Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was made here at the end of the 19th century and for the neon advertising. Piccadilly Circus had a lot of traffic and that is why advertisers put London's first billboards here in 1895. At the moment only one building still has large (mostly electronic) displays. Piccadilly Circus had a lot of traffic and that is why advertisers put London's first billboards here in 1895. At the moment only one building still has large (mostly electronic) displays.

15. 8. 30 Saint Mary Axe Building (the Gherkin) 8. 30 Saint Mary Axe Building (the Gherkin) 30 St Mary Axe Building (the Gherkin) is a skyscraper in London's financial centre, the City of London. It is completed in December 2003 and opened at the end of May 2004. The building has 40 floors and it is 180 metres (591 ft) tall. 30 St Mary Axe Building (the Gherkin) is a skyscraper in London's financial centre, the City of London. It is completed in December 2003 and opened at the end of May 2004. The building has 40 floors and it is 180 metres (591 ft) tall.Gherkin skyscraperLondonCity of LondonGherkin skyscraperLondonCity of London 30 St Mary Axe Building is a glass tower with gherkin- shaped form and it is famous for its modern architecture. 30 St Mary Axe Building is a glass tower with gherkin- shaped form and it is famous for its modern architecture.

16. 9. The Shard The Shard is a pyramid- shaped skyscraper under construction in London. In December 2011 it became the tallest building in the European Union. The skyscraper will be completed in May 2012 and it will be 310 m (1,017 ft) tall. Some rich Arabic people give the money for its construction. The cost is $750 million (US). The Shard is a pyramid- shaped skyscraper under construction in London. In December 2011 it became the tallest building in the European Union. The skyscraper will be completed in May 2012 and it will be 310 m (1,017 ft) tall. Some rich Arabic people give the money for its construction. The cost is $750 million (US).pyramidskyscraper pyramidskyscraper

17. 10. Saint Paul Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral was built in AD 604. It was named after Paul the Apostle. Unfortunately, the old cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666. The present church dating from the late 17th century was built to an English Baroque style of Sir Christopher Wren. St Paul's Cathedral was built in AD 604. It was named after Paul the Apostle. Unfortunately, the old cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666. The present church dating from the late 17th century was built to an English Baroque style of Sir Christopher Wren.Paul the ApostleEnglish BaroqueSir Christopher WrenPaul the ApostleEnglish BaroqueSir Christopher Wren The cathedral is one of the most famous sights of London, with its dome. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world. St Paul's is the second largest church building in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral. The cathedral is one of the most famous sights of London, with its dome. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world. St Paul's is the second largest church building in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral.second largest church buildingUnited KingdomLiverpool Cathedralsecond largest church buildingUnited KingdomLiverpool Cathedral

18. The doom and the Whispering Hall