1. L O N D O N Mgr. Vladimír Kusenda Obchodná akadémia Ilava

2. L O N D O N the capital of the United Kingdom is situated on the Thames was founded as a Roman settlement The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed almost all the city

3. Historical sights of London: Buckingham Palace - is the Queen´s residence - the Queen Victoria Memorial stands in front of it - Changing the Guard takes place in the forecourt

4. The Houses of Parliament is built in Gothic style contains the House of Commons and the House of Lords there is a famous clock-tower with Big Ben

5. White Hall government offices are here Horse Guard Parade takes place here Downing Street 10 is the official home of British Prime Minister since 1731

6. St. Paul´s Cathedral It was built in 17th century and designed by a famous architecture Sir Christopher Wren It is famous for Whispering Gallery In 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married here

7. Westminster Abbey was founded in the 11th century Britain´s Kings and Queens have been crowned here greatest poets, artists, statesmen are buried here

8. The Tower of London Tower Bridge was built in 11th century it was a royal palace, prison, fortress it is a museum now the Crown Jewels are guarded by the Beefeaters it can be open in the middle for big ships to go through

9. Trafalgar Square was named after Admiral Nelson´s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 Nelson´s statue is situated on a high column it is a popular place for meetings and demonstrations

10. British Museum  is the largest museum in the world  it houses the collection of all kinds of animals, minerals, arts, drawings, manuscripts, antiquities from ancient Greece,Rome admission is free

11. British Museum

12. London´s Parks: St. James´ Park, Green Park, Regent´s Park, Hyde Park

13. Samuel Johnson said: „When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.“ Bibliography: Odehnalová,J: Reading about English Speaking Countries. Praha: Práh, ISBN 80-901278-0-0 www.google.sk