1. is the capital of England but also of the United Kingdom
London
is the capital of England
but also of the United Kingdom

2. It’s situated in the south-east of England on the River Thames.

3. Tower Bridge can be opened to let ships pass through

4. Big Ben is a symbol of London.
It’s the name of the bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.

5. The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament.

6. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen and the Royal family in London.

7. The Changing of the Guard takes place every day in front of Buckingham Palace: the soldiers on duty are relieved by the new guard.

9. The London Eye is an enormous observation wheel
The London Eye is an enormous observation wheel. It was built for the millennium celebrations. The wheel never stops: the rotation is so slow that passengers can easily walk on and off at ground level.

10. From the top of the wheel you can have wonderful views of London.

11. The Tower of London: today it’s a museum where the Crown Jewels are kept

12. Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s column

13. and Piccadilly Circus

14. There are many museums in London
The British Museum is the most famous

15. There you can see the Rosetta Stone and other antiquities from Egypt

16. The National Gallery is in Trafalgar Square
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The National Gallery is in Trafalgar Square

17. A lot of tourists visit Madame Tussaud’s, the wax museum
Daniel Radcliffe (left) is the latest star
to be immortalised at Madame Tussauds

18. Westminster Abbey is the church where all British kings and queens are crowned

19. St. Paul’s Cathedral is famous for its large dome.

20. Travelling around London
by tube
by bus
- by taxi

21. And remember! In Britain you drive on the left!