London The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

London

The United Kingdom of

Great Britain

and Northern Ireland

London, the capital of UK, is one of the greatest cities in the world.

• London, the capital of UK, is one of the greatest cities in the world.
• It is 2,000 years old.
• Its area is 610 square miles.
• More than 8 million people live in London.

The Thames River

• London is situated on river Thames

The City of London

City of London is one square mile.

• City of London is one square mile.
• It is the world’s financial and commercial centre.

Tower of London

The Tower of London

• It served as a palace, a fortress and a prison.
• Kings and queens lived there.
• It is a museum

of arms now.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

• Is one of the biggest tourist’s attractions.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral

• It is the biggest English church.
• The present St Paul's Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and the building was eventually completed in 1710.

The Stock Exchange

• The great financial institution.
• It is the heart of the City.

The Royal Exchange

The Bank of England

The City

30 St Mary Axe Tower

• London’s skyscraper
• It is 180 metres high
• The 6th tallest building in London

There are multi-storey blocks of offices and some of the highest blocks of flats in Europe, as well as shops and restaurants.

• There are multi-storey blocks of offices and some of the highest blocks of flats in Europe, as well as shops and restaurants.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

• It is the central square of London.
• It is one of the most famous squares in the world.
• To the right of the square there is the National Gallery.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

• It is the residence of the Queen.
• It was built in 1761.
• The Royal standard is flown and the ceremony of changing of the guard takes place daily.

Oxford Street

• It is one of the most famous shopping districts in London.
• It is one mile long.
• There are

many shops and department stores there.

Piccadilly Circus

• It is the heart of London’s West End.
• It is the centre of London’s theatres, shining with lights and advertisements.

The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament Westminster Palace

• It is the seat of the British government.
• In one of its towers there is a famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England.
• Big Ben is a real bell which strikes every quarter of an hour.

There are many places of interest in London and this city is well worth visiting.

• There are many places of interest in London and this city is well worth visiting.

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