Welcome to London

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Welcome to London
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What do you know about London?

• London is the capital city of England and the
  United Kingdom.
• London is situated in southeastern England along
  the Thames River.
• London is the most populous city in the European
  Union with a population over 7 million.

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Famous Landmarks in London

• London is a major tourist destination, with
  spectacular landmarks and monuments including the
  Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Tower of
  London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and
  the London Eye amongst its many attractions,
  along with famous institutions such as the
  British Museum and the National Gallery.

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The map of London
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River Thames

• The Thames River, which runs through London, is
  the most important river in England.
• Most of central London is located along the
  Thames and a number of bridges over the river
  connect the northern and southern parts of London.

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River Thames
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Buckingham Palace

• Buckingham Palace is over 300 years old and is
  the official London residence of Her Majesty
  Queen Elizabeth II, serving as both home and
  office. It is open to the public from mid-August
  until the end of September.

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Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace
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The Queen lives here.
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The Changing of the Guard

• The Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of
  Buckingham Palace attracts many tourists.

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The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

• The Palace of Westminster is better known as the
  Houses of Parliament and is one of London's best
  known monuments.
• Big Ben is the great bell in the Clock Tower on
  the eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

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Westminster Abbey

• This is the oldest church in London. Westminster
  Abbey is one of Europe's finest Gothic buildings.
  Kings and Queens of England have been crowned
  here since 11th century.

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The Tower of London

• The Tower of London, located on the northern bank
  of the Thames River, was built in the 11th
  century. Now the home of the Crown Jewels, the
  Tower of London has had a varied and macabre
  past. Over the last ten centuries the tower has
  been a palace, a prison an arsenal and even a
  zoo.

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Trafalgar Square

• Trafalgar Square is Londons most famous square.
  At its centre is Nelson's Column in memory of
  Admiral Nelson-one of Britains best loved
  heroes. The granite column is 185 feet high
  surmounted by a statue of Lord Nelson. At the
  four corners of the monument sit the superb
  Lions-like four great guardians.
• The square is a popular gathering place for
  public meetings and is a popular location to
  celebrate New Years Eve.

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Hyde park
Hyde Park is a very big and beautiful park in
London. It is famous for the Speakers Corner a
place where anybody can speak about anything here.
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The London Eye

• The London Eye is a big wheel that takes you 135
  m above London. It is the slowest big wheel in
  the world and the best way to see the hole city.
  You can see for 40 km in all directions.

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Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge , named after its two impressive
towers, is one of London's best known landmarks.
This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years
old and is sometimes mistakenly called London
Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream.
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British Museum

• The museum was founded in 1753. It is well-known
  for its various collections which illustrate
  every aspect of the progress of civilization.

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Globe Theatre Interior

• The Shakespeares plays were performed in the
  Globe Theatre.

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Double-decker bus

• Double-decker bus is a popular form of public
  transportation in London.

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Lets see again the photos
Buckingham Palace
Double-decker bus
Tower Bridge
Hyde park
Changing of the Guard
Big Ben
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How well do you know the sights and famous
landmarks of London? Test yourself with this
quiz.

• 1. Where are these lion statues found?
• a) At the entrance to Buckingham Palace
• b) At the fountain outside Buckingham Palace
• c) At the entrance to the National Gallery
• d) At the foot of Nelson's Column on Trafalgar
  Square
• e) On the South Bank

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• 2. What is the name of this London landmark?
• a) Tower of London
• b) South Bank Tower
• c) Tower Bridge
• d) Oxo Tower

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• 3.What is this clock tower commonly called?
• a) Big Benjy
• b) Big Benjamin
• c) Big Ben
• d) The Westminster Clock
• e) The Westminster Tower

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• 4.What is the name of this royal palace?
• a) Buckingham Palace
• b) Windsor Palace
• c) Albert Palace
• d) Lady Diana Palace

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• 5. What colour are the buses in London?
• Yellow
• Green
• Red
• Black

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• 6. What is this London landmark called?
• a) Tower of London
• b) South Bank Tower
• c) Tower Bridge
• d) Buckingham Palace
• e) Windsor Palace

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• 7. What bird can you see in the Tower of London?
• Owl
• Raven
• Sparrow
• Pigeon
• Eagle

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• 8. What is this theater called?
• a) London Historic Theatre
• b) Shakespeare's Theatre
• c) Rose Theatre
• d) Globe Theatre

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• 9. On a clear sunny day, how far can you see from
  the top of the London Eye?
• a) Up to 10 kilometers
• b) Up to 20 kilometers
• c) Up to 30 kilometers
• d) Up to 40 kilometers

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• 10. Which is the oldest church in London?
• Westminster Abbey
• St. Pauls Cathedral
• St. Peter's Cathedral
• St. Vincent's Cathedral

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More information about London's famous landmarks

• http//www.londondrum.com/cityguide/landmarks.php
• http//www.london.world-guides.com/monuments.html

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