London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, with a history dating back two millennia. It is a global financial and cultural center, and home to many iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. The document provides details on these and other major sites in London, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower of London, and various parks, museums, and neighborhoods that make up Britain's historically rich and vibrant capital city.
2. London is the capital and largest urban area in England and the United
Kingdom. An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes
back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been
part of many important movements and phenomena throughout history, such
as the English Renaissance , the Industrial Revolution , and the Gothic
Revival. The city's core, the ancient City of London , still retains its limited
medieval ruins; but since at least the 19th century the name "London" has
also referred to the whole metropolis that has developed around it
London is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural
centres,]and its influence in politics , education, entertainment , media,
fashion and the arts contribute to its status as a major global city . London
boasts four World Heritage Sites: The Palace of Westminster, Westminster
Abbey and St. Margaret's Church; the Tower of London; the historic
settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens The city is a major
tourist destination both for domestic and overseas visitors.]London's
population draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and
over 300 languages are spoken within the city. London has a population of
8,278,251 people and the metropolitan area is estimated to have a total
population of about 10 million people.
3. The tower bridge
The tower bridge is
an important symbol
of London. It is 65
ms high and the
central part can be
raised up when big
ships pass through
4. The houses of Parliament
The houses of
Parliament are the
seat of the British
parliamentary
democracy: it is
divided into “ House
of Lords” and “
House of
Commons”.
5. The London Eye
It is a panoramic
wheel situated on
the bank of the river
Thames. There are
32 cabins and from
the top you can
enjoy a fantastic
view of the city, as
far as 40 kms
6. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
is the Residence of
the Royal Family:
every morning at 11
o’ clock there’s the
changing of the
guards and millions
of tourists watch it.
7. Madame Tussaud
It’s a very famous
wax museum
founded in 1902 ;
there you can find
the wax copies of all
important people of
History . Outside this
museum there are
always long queues
of tourists!
8. The BIG BEN
The Big Ben is a
famous clock on the
bell tower of the
Houses of
Parliament : it was
built in 1862 by
Benjamin Hall. It is
62 ms high and it
rings every fifteen
minutes
9. Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a
famous square which
commemorates the
victory of Admiral
Nelson against
Napoleon in Trafalgar
Battle. In the middle of
this square there’s a
column with Nelson’s
statue on the top.
10. Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a
central square of
London, where six
streets meet
together. It’s a
fantastic shopping
area and it’s full of
restaurants, nights
clubs and other
enterteinments
11. Harrods and Selfridges
These are the biggest
and most expensive
department stores of
London. You can find
quite everything
but prices are very …
high. During Christmas
period they are
particularly attractive
12. The Tower of London
It’s a famous castle
where the Jewels of the
Crown are kept.
The guardians are
called Beefeaters.
Around this castle
there’s a large garden
and the legend says
that when birds leave
this garden, the British
Empire will finish.
13. Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street is a
famous road
centrally located,
near Oxford Street.
There are many
shops dedicated to
the 60s and -above
all- to the Beatles.
14. Westmister Abbey
It’s the most famous
cathedral of England.
Here royal weddings,
funerals, and
ceremonies take place.
In this cathedral are
buried all famous kings,
queens, poets and
writers of the English
History. Among them,
the famous writer
William Shakespeare.
15. THE PARKS
The most important
parks are Hyde Park
and S. James Park.
Here people can
relax during lunch
break , play,listen to
music, walk along
the small lakes,
listen to the “ corner
speakers” …….
16. The Underground
Visitors in London
usually travel on the
underground ( Tube)
The construction work
began in 1860 and it
opened in 1903. It
covers about 2,400 kms
with 270 stations and
carries every day 4
millions passengers.
17. 10 Downing Street
This is the address
of the Prime
Minister. Actually
he’s Gordon Brown,
he has political
power and plays a
big role in
international politics
18. Soho
Soho is an ethnic
suburb where you
can find all kinds of
typical restaurants
( Italian, Chinese,
Greek, Mexican,
Indian,…… ) and
ethnic shops
19. Museums
The National Gallery is
an important art
Museum and it collects
international
masterpieces
The British museum is
an exhibition of ancient
art ( Roman , Greek,
Egyptian….)
The Natural Science
Museum is very
interesting with lots of
scientific experiments
20. The docks
“The docks” is a
very elegant and
modern suburb of
London , situated on
the river Thames.
Once upon a time it
was a harbour
21. The Stock Exchange and
financial area
LSE ( London Stock
Exchange) is the “
borsa valori” of
London. It was
founded in 1801 and
is one of the most
important stock
exchanges of the
world
22. Greenwich
Greenwich, outside
London , is a small
village, very famous
for the meridian
“zero” of the Earth .
London is one hour
earlier than Italy.
23. Theatres
The Globe Theatre is the
most ancient, where
Shakespeare’s plays were
performed in 1600 s . The
most recent are :
Royal Opera House
London Coliseum
Royal National Theatre
24. And now….a final test
London metropolitan area has got a. 7 millions b. 8 millions c. 10 millions inhabitants
Piccadilly Circus is a. A circus b. A square c. A street
The Tower of London is a . A castle b. A high tower c. A prison
Famous poets and writers are buried in a. Buckingham palace b. Westminster abbey c. Hyde park
The Queen lives in a. The tower of London b. 10 downing street c. Buckingham Palace
Harrods is very a. expensive b. cheap c. small
In Soho you can find a. strange people b. ethnic restaurants c. music shops
In the British Museum there’s a. modern art b. roman and greek art c. british art
In Madam Tussaud Museum there are works made of a. wood b. ceramic c. wax
The London Eye is a. the underground b. the panoramic wheel c. a restaurant
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