Day 2 Trip to London Lourdes, Sandra, Sara, Irene B, Elena & Maica

Palacio De Buckingham Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the London home and primary residence of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of British kings, now is the place of residence of Elizabeth II, is also a place for state ceremonies, and where are also conducted tours

Inside the palace we find the Music Rooms, where several royal babies have been christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and several galleries displaying important works of art by artists including Rembrandt and Rubens.

The palace of London noted for its beautiful gardens became a royal residence. The estate was one of the maxims, and decoration in every corner was truly outstanding.

Changing of the guard

History The changing of the guards realized from the year 1660 and happens every day in the front of Buckingham's Palace. This event is one of the most famous sights of London and its original name was the police officers and his horses The members of the guard who are in the band, touch a varied music that includes both military bands and sonorous bands of movies or very known songs

Location The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace takes place in the courtyard of the palace

Importan facts The parade lasts about 45 minutes and only takes place if the weather helps, for example in the rainy season is not done The schedule of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace varies depending on the season. Hours Changing of the Guard from May to July: Every day at 11:30 August to April: Alternate days (alternate days will vary )

St James.

** Is an area of 23 hectares in the area of Westminster, central London. It’s the oldest of the Royal Parks of the city, is located at the southern end of the St. James's, which was named in honor of a lepers hospital dedicated to St. James.

St James. The park has a small lake, St. James's Park Lake, with two islands,Duck Island, and West Island. A bridge across the lake offers a magnificent vision to the west of Buckingham Palace framed,by treesand fount ains, and a great vision of the main building and Foreignand Commonwealth Office, to the east.

Three royal palaces skirt St James's Park. The most ancient palace is Westminster, now known as the Houses of Parliament. St James's Palace with its Tudor style still holds the title of the Court of St James despite the fact that the Monarch has lived in the third palace, Buckingham Palace since Opening hours: The park is open from 5am to midnight all year round.

St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James's Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace.

Location It is located in Trafalgar Square, a famous square in central London. The nearest London underground stations are Charing Cross and Embankment.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY It houses the national collection of Western European painting from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It aims to study and care for the collection, while encouraging the widest possible access to the pictures.

history The National Gallery opened on 10 May In 1832 construction began on a new building in an area that had been transformed into Trafalgar Square. Since 1989, the gallery has run a scheme to create work based on the permanent collection.

The collection The National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of Western European paintings in the world. Some of the most important paintings are… The Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck The Toilet of Venus by Diego Velázquez The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci

Address: Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR Nearest Tube Station: Baker Street General Opening Times: Daily, 9.30am pm. Last admission: 5.30pm. Peak Time Opening Hours: Daily, 9am - 6pm. Last admission: 6pm. Peak times are every weekend and UK school holidays.

The Tickets: -Adults aged 16 or over -Children are aged 5 to 15 inclusive -Under 5s go free. -Family tickets are for 1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.

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Localitation

PICADILLY CIRCUS

INDEX 1.HISTORY 2. LOCATION 2.1 Statue Eros 2.2 Illuminated signs 2.3 Major shops 2.4 Underground Station & Picadilly Line 2.5 Important facts

1. HISTORY 1819  John Nash Name: Picadilly Circus Five major streets Tube station was opened March 10, 1906,

2. LOCATION 2.1 Shaftesbury Memorial and the Statue Eros Sourrounded by attractions & stores Shaftesbury Monument Memorial Fountain

2. LOCATION 2.2 Illuminated signs Surrounded by illuminated advertising hoardings  since 1900s Nowadays: one building with six screens

2. LOCATION 2.3 Major shops Swan & Edgar  Music chains Tower Records, Virgin Megastore and Zavvi Lillywhites Fortnum & Mason

2. LOCATION 2.4 Undergound station & Picadilly Line Picadilly Underground in Picadilly Circus One of the main Stations in London

2. LOCATION 2.5 Important facts Phrase it's like Piccadilly Circus Artists and musicians - Charles GinnerCharles Ginner - Paul McCarthyPaul McCarthy