Презентация на тему The sights of London

political, economic, and commercial centre. It is one of

the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

of English churches. It was built in the 17th

century by Sir Christopher Wren.

the great bell of the clock at the north

end of the Palace of Westminster in London, And often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.

was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt

by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison. Now it is a museum.

all English kings and queens have been crowned in

Westminster Abbey. Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets, and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling.

Parliament.

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of London. It was named in memory of Admiral

Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square. On the north side of the Trafalgar Square is the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum — the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is also famous for its library.

and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River

Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.

a 2,500-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank

Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge.