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L O N D O N

L O N D O N. Mgr. Vladimír Kusenda Obchodná akadémia Ilava. L O N D O N. the capital of the United Kingdom is situated on the Thames was founded as a Roman settlement The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed almost all the city. Historical sights of London: Buckingham Palace.

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L O N D O N

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  1. L O N D O N Mgr. Vladimír Kusenda Obchodná akadémia Ilava

  2. L O N D O N • the capital of the United Kingdom • is situated on the Thames • was founded as a Roman settlement • The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed almost all the city

  3. Historical sights of London:Buckingham Palace • is the Queen´s residence • the Queen Victoria Memorial stands in front of it • Changing the Guard takes place in the forecourt

  4. The Houses of Parliament • is built in Gothic style • contains the House of Commons and the House of Lords • there is a famous clock-tower with Big Ben

  5. White Hall • government offices are here • Horse Guard Parade takes place here Downing Street 10 • is the official home of British Prime Minister since 1731

  6. St. Paul´s Cathedral • It was built in 17th century and designed by a famous architecture Sir Christopher Wren • It is famous for Whispering Gallery • In 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married here

  7. Westminster Abbey • was founded in the 11th century • Britain´s Kings and Queens have been crowned here • greatest poets, artists, statesmen are buried here

  8. The Tower of London Tower Bridge • was built in 11th century • it was a royal palace, prison, fortress • it is a museum now • the Crown Jewels are guarded by the Beefeaters • it can be open in the middle for big ships to go through

  9. Trafalgar Square • was named after Admiral Nelson´s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 • Nelson´s statue is situated on a high column • it is a popular place for meetings and demonstrations

  10. British Museum • is the largest museum in the world • it houses the collection of all kinds of animals, minerals, arts, drawings, manuscripts, • antiquities from ancient Greece,Rome • admission is free

  11. British Museum

  12. London´s Parks: • St. James´ Park, Green Park, Regent´s Park, Hyde Park

  13. Samuel Johnson said: „When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.“ Bibliography: Odehnalová,J: Reading about English Speaking Countries. Praha: Práh, ISBN 80-901278-0-0 www.google.sk

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