1. Buckingham Palace

2. Buckingham Palace - one of the attractions of London, as well as, the official London Queens residence..

3. Here the Queen accepts state guests, here are the official ceremonies and events of the Royal family.

5. The palace is located in the heart of London. Most of the time Buckingham Palace is closed from tourists. But you can walk around the palace, without limitation, and observe the daily ceremonial changing of the guard.

6. Changing of the Guard takes place every day in the summer of 11:30 and on some days in the winter. This ceremony lasts about 45 minutes.

8. In 1703, Buckingham Palace, was built as a private residence of the Duke of Buckingham. A little later, in 1762, the castle became new residence of the King George III. Over the following years Buckingham Palace always rebuilt and improved.

10. The modern form of Buckingham Palace is the largest palace in the world. It includes 775 rooms and covers an area of ​​ 20 hectares, 17 of which are reserved for gardens. Royal collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings gathered in the palace. Buckingham Palace has a pool, a concert hall, a cinema and a post office. A huge artificial lake built on the territory.

11. Guests ascending the Grand Staircase in 1870. Grand Staircase Today

12. The Throne Room

13. The Ballroom

14. The Gold State Coach

16. The west facade of Buckingham Palace

17. Buckingham Palace seen from Green Park

18. Buckingham Palace has its own police station, sports clubs. When the Queen is in the Palace - flags waving over the building. Over 700 people serve this small town.

19. Buckingham Palace is considered as one of the greatest monuments, not only in England, but also in the UK.

20. Buckingham palace TODAY

21. Buckingham palace from height of bird's flight

22. So, this is Buckingham Palace