London's Landmarks
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous fortresses. It’s
located on the river Thames, near Tower Bridge. It was built by William the
Conqueror, nearly 1000 years ago, and served as a royal palace first and as a prison later.
The Tower is now home to the Queen's Crown Jewels, on display for visitors to see, guarded by the famous Beefeaters.
The Tower is now home to the Queen's Crown Jewels, on display for visitors to see, guarded by the famous Beefeaters.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a
beautiful gothic church. Many of famous British people were buried at
the Abbey, including Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Samuel Johnson and Charles Darwin.
Since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the nation’s Coronation church. Many Kings and Queens, including Queen Elizabeth II, have been crowned here. Royal Weddings and Funerals are usually celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
Since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the nation’s Coronation church. Many Kings and Queens, including Queen Elizabeth II, have been crowned here. Royal Weddings and Funerals are usually celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral, whose dome dominates the London skyline, was
built between 1675 and 1710.
The cathedral is renowned for the excellent acoustics of the Whispering Gallery, located 30 metres above the cathedral floor, and the Golden Gallery, 55 metres above the Whispering Gallery, which affords an amazing panoramic view of London.
The cathedral is renowned for the excellent acoustics of the Whispering Gallery, located 30 metres above the cathedral floor, and the Golden Gallery, 55 metres above the Whispering Gallery, which affords an amazing panoramic view of London.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle one of the official residences of the Queen and
the oldest and largest occupied castle
in the world. The Queen usually spends
the week end at Windsor Castle and takes up residence over Easter.
The State banquet is held in St. George’s Hall which is 55.5m long and 9m wide and can seat up to 160 guests.
Inside the grounds of the castle, there is St. George’s Chapel with the tomb of Henry VIII.
The State banquet is held in St. George’s Hall which is 55.5m long and 9m wide and can seat up to 160 guests.
Inside the grounds of the castle, there is St. George’s Chapel with the tomb of Henry VIII.
The London Eye
The London Eye is a Ferris wheel near the Houses of Parliament, on the river Thames. It’s 135 metres high and affords amazing views of London. The wheel has 32 pods or capsules and each pod can hold up to 25 people. A full rotation takes about 30 minutes.
The Big Ben
The Big Ben is the name of the great bell
in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. it’s over 150 years old and
one of the most prominent symbols of London. The Palace of Westminster, or Houses
of Parliament, is the centre of government of the United Kingdom.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is a major attraction in London. It displays waxworks
of famous people such as film stars, sports stars, historical figures and
members of the Royal Family. Among the most popular statues there are the
Queen, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Brad Pitt.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is widely considered the heart of London. With its fountain and statue of Eros in the middle, it is tourists' favourite meeting point as well as the centre of entertainment in London.