London – interesting places

(Londýn – zajímavá místa)

London – interesting places

The Tower

Bridges

Historical buildings Squares, streets

Parks

London – the Tower of London

Situated by the river Thames.

Consists of several parts.

The oldest part is called the White Tower.

Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror.

London – the Tower of London

Used to be a prison, fortress and palace.

Today it's a museum of Crown Jewels.

Forty guardians - Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters).

Eight famous black ravens live there.

London – the Tower Bridge

One of the symbols of London.

Built in 1894 in Gothic style.

It can open in the middle and let large ships go through.

The interactive London Bridge Experience.

London - St.Paul´s Cathedral

The highest point in the City of London.

Built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire (1666).

The seat of the Bishop of London.

London –Palace of Westminster

Situated on the left bank of the river Thames.

Meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Clock tower called Big Ben - at the north end of the Palace.

London –Westminster Abby

Founded in the 11th century.

Britain's kings and queens have been crowned here.

They also have had their weddings here.

Many famous people have been buried here.

London –Buckingham Palace

The royal residence of the Queen.

Ceremony of the Changing of Guard (11:30).

London –No.10 Downing Street

An office of the Prime Minister.

A meeting place for the Cabinet.

A home for the Prime Minister’s family.

London -the Gherkin

Completed in 2003

Height 180 m

40 floors, 18 lifts

Eco – friendly skyscraper

London -Hyde Park

Opened to the public in 1637.

The most prominent and famous London park.

One of the largest parks in central London.

Speakers' Corner - open-air public speeches.

People are allowed to speak freely here.

London – London Eye

The world´s tallest observation wheel (135 m).

Made from 1,700 tons of steel.

The wheel has a diameter of 120 metres.

Visited by over 3.5 million people every year.

London -Thames Flood Barrier

The concept of ten rotating steel gates built across the river Thame to protect the city from

floods.