Слайд 3London is the capital of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Northern Ireland.
It was founded more than one thousand years ago.
More than eight million people live there.
There are many interesting places to visit.
London is famous for its museums, galleries, parks.
Слайд 4Trafalgar Square
It is the most famous square in GB.
Слайд 5Trafalgar Square is the center
of London. In the center of
square there
is Nelson Column
in honor of admiral Nelson
who defeated Napoleon fleet
in 1805. there are four bronze
lions around the column.
Слайд 7The Tower of London:
The Bloody Tower, The White Tower
The Tower
is very old. It has a long and cruel history. It was
King’s palace,
prison, zoo.
Now it is a
museum where
we can see
Treasure of
British monarchy.
Слайд 10Bloody Tower
It has a history of blood – the blood of
men, women,
and even children
Слайд 11White Tower
It is a tall building, the oldest part of the
Tower of London.
Слайд 12The Houses of Parliament
It is a seat of British government.
Слайд 13Big Ben
Big Ben is one of the famous clocks in the
world.
It is a great attraction of
tourists. They want to see the
clock and to hear the bells.
You can hear it every hour.
Слайд 15Westminster Abbey
It is a royal church.
It was built by King
Edward in
1065.
Слайд 17Tower Bridge
It crosses the river Thames.
Слайд 19It is a London home of the British Queen Elizabeth II.
When
she is at home we can see the flag above the
palace.