1 LONDON

2 LONDON  The capital of the U.K  London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe  It has a population of 7,172,036 (2001) It is situated in the southeast of England.  London was the first city in the world to have an underground railway, known as the Tube.  It is the largest port of England as well

The parts of London The parts of London City of London ( the City) – the oldest part with a lot of historical monuments City of London ( the City) – the oldest part with a lot of historical monuments City of Westminter – is the centre of business and government offices City of Westminter – is the centre of business and government offices West End - the place for entertainment, lots of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs are found there West End - the place for entertainment, lots of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs are found there East End - used to be a slum in the 19th century where only poor people lived East End - used to be a slum in the 19th century where only poor people lived 3

4 The Tower of London The Tower was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror The Tower was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror It used to be a fortress, royal palace and a prison It used to be a fortress, royal palace and a prison Nowadays it is a museum where the Crown Jewels are kept. Nowadays it is a museum where the Crown Jewels are kept.

5 TOWER BRIDGE One of the most famous London bridges One of the most famous London bridges It is close to the Tower of London It is close to the Tower of London It became a symbol of London. It became a symbol of London. It consists of two towers It consists of two towers Middle part can be open to let big ships to pass. Middle part can be open to let big ships to pass.

6 Buckingham Palace The London residence of the British Queen Elizabeth II and her royal family Outside you can see the ceremony of Changing the Guard every day at 11.30

7 The Houses of Parliament The real name for this building is the Palace of Westminster The real name for this building is the Palace of Westminster It is the seat of the British parliament consisting of two chambers - The House of Commons and House of Lords It is the seat of the British parliament consisting of two chambers - The House of Commons and House of Lords

8 BIG BEN the clock tower known for its accuracy It stands next to the Houses of Parliament

St. Paul's Cathedral The original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 The original building was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 It was rebuilt by a famous architect Sir Christopher Wren It was rebuilt by a famous architect Sir Christopher Wren the second largest church in the world the second largest church in the world

10 Westminster Abbey the coronation church of all English kings an queens the coronation church of all English kings an queens It was built by the King Edward in 1065 It was built by the King Edward in 1065 Many famous poets of England are buried there in Poet ś Corner Many famous poets of England are buried there in Poet ś Corner

11 DOWNING STREET The residence of the British Prime Minister he lives in Downing Street 10 The present Prime Minister is David Cameron

12 Trafalgar Square It´s the most famous square in London and a tourist attraction It´s the most famous square in London and a tourist attraction There are lots of fountains, statues and pigeons There are lots of fountains, statues and pigeons On the square there is the National Gallery On the square there is the National Gallery

13 Nelson´s Column It´s in the middle of Trafalgar Square It´s in the middle of Trafalgar Square The Statue of Admiral Nelson commemorates the victory over Napoleon The Statue of Admiral Nelson commemorates the victory over Napoleon

14 PICCADILLY CIRCUS Another famous busy London square and a meeting point Another famous busy London square and a meeting point In the centre of the square there is the statue of Eros – G od of Love In the centre of the square there is the statue of Eros – G od of Love

15 LONDON EYE The most popular tourist attraction Opened in 2000, was built for the Millennium celebration i is located on the bank of the R R R R R iiii vvvv eeee rrrr T T T T hhhh aaaa mmmm eeee ssss. Originally was called The Millennium Wheel

London museums and galleries 16 Madame Tussaud´s – wax figures of many famous people from all over the world can be found there National Gallery in Trafalgar Square

17 Parks   There are many parks in London.   Regent´s Park with the zoo   St. James´s Park   the most famous - Hyde Park with Speakers´ Corner. Anybody can make a speech about any topic   People can even criticise government policy or queen

18 Typical for London: Black cabs or taxis The underground in London is the oldest underground in the world. It was opened in It is also called Tube. Red double- decker buses Red phone boxes

19 QUIZQUIZQUIZQUIZ 1.The taxi in London is: a) black b) red c) yellow 2. The Queen lives in: a)Tower of London b) Buckingham Palace c) Westminster Abbey 3. Big Ben is part of: a) Westminster Abbey b) The Houses of Parliament c) Piccadilly Circus 4. How many chambers does the British Parliament have? A two B four C six a) six b) four c) two 3.

5. Who was a founder of the English Protestant Church? a) Elisabeth I b) Henry VIII c) Mary Stuart a) Elisabeth I b) Henry VIII c) Mary Stuart 6. Where are the Crown Jewels kept? a) In National Gallery b) Tower of London c) St. Paulś Cathedral 7. Which is the coronation church of the English kings? a) Westminster Palace b) Buckingham Palace c) Westminster Abbey 8.The statue of Eros can be found in? a) Piccadilly Circus b) Hyde Park c) Trafalgar Square 20

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