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Guess the sight by its description One can’t imagine London without it. It stands on a hill and the gold ball and cross at the top can be seen on a fine day from almost any spot of London. It was built of white stone as well as many other buildings in the City of London, but smoke and soot made the stones black, only the columns and edges washed by the rain remained white. That is how the building got its building got its peculiar white-and-black graphic look. answer
St Paul’s Cathedral Next
Guess the sight by its description It does not belong to the City historically. The fortress was built by William the Conqueror at the end of the eleventh century. He built it right at the gates of the City to keep the unruly Londoners in fear. Later the kings began to use it as a royal residence. They used to spend a night before coronation there. answer
The Tower of London Next
Guess the sight by its description Main English kings and queens are buried in it. You can see the tombs of two great Queen-rivals – Elizabeth the First Tudor and Mary Stuart – quite close to each other. The church is full of memorials to statesmen, writers, scientists and explorers, all of whom have played a part in shaping Britain's history. answer
Westminster Abbey Next
Guess the sight by its description Raised in 1843 and now one of London`s best-loved monuments – it commemorates the one-armed, one-eyed admiral who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, but paid for it with his life. answer
Nelson’s Column Next
Guess the sight by its description It has been so closely connected with the Crown and the nation’s history. The coronation of every king and queen (apart from two) spanning 900 years has been held here. The magnificent Gothic building seen today dates from the 11th century. answer
Westminster Abbey Next
Guess the sight by its description It is the oldest building of London. It is a dark building with four small towers in the corners. Its walls, once whitewashed, are almost 4 meters thick. Now it is a museum. answer
The White Tower Next
Guess the sight by its description Although in use for many official events and receptions held by The Queen some of its Rooms are open to visitors every year. It houses the offices of those who support the day-to-day activities and duties of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and their immediate family. answer
Buckingham Palace Next
Guess the sight by its description It allows people climb above the city and look back down on it. It is a public place and accessible for everyone. It is in a great position at the heart of London. It was designed by the architectural team of David Marks and Julia Barfield. answer
The London Eye Next
Guess the sight by its description It is 200 years old. It has branches in a number of major cities. Its guests can truly get up, close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons, reliving the times, events and moments that made the world talk about them. answer
Guess the sight by its description More than 50,000 people visit it each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the Royal Garden Parties. answer
Buckingham Palace Next
Guess the sight by its description It was formally opened on 31 December 1999, although it became accessible to public only on 9 March 2000 because of technical problems. Since its opening, it has become a major landmark and tourist attraction. answer
The London Eye Next
Guess the sight by its description It is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London, with its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, dominating the skyline for 300 years. answer
St Paul’s Cathedral Next
Guess the sight by its description They were responsible for looking after the prisoners in the Bloody Tower which has been host to many famous executions and imprisonments. Many people were locked there for religious beliefs or suspected treason. answer
The Yeomen Warders Next
Guess the sight by its description It consists of a large central area with roadways on three sides, and a terrace to the north, in front of the National Gallery. There are a number of statues and sculptures in it. answer
