Слайд 2London is the capital of Great Britain
London is the capital of
Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. It's one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is more than 8 million people. London is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old and beautiful. It was founded more than two thousand years ago by the Romans as Londinium. Traditionally London is divided into several parts: the City, the West End, the East End and Westminster. The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre.
Слайд 3The Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, one of several palaces owned by the
British Royal family, is one of the major tourist attractions in London. The Changing of the Guard in front of the palace always attracts plenty of spectators.
Слайд 4Big Ben
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, known as
the Big Ben, is one of London's most famous landmarks. At the time the tower was built in 1858 its clock was the largest in the world. . Big Ben is really the bell which strikes every quarter of an hour
Слайд 5St. Paul's Cathedral
he majestic St. Paul's Cathedral was built by Christopher
Wren between 1675 and 1711. It is one of Europe's largest cathedrals and its dome is only exceeded in size by that of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Слайд 6Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, located near the Houses of Parliament, is more a
historical site than a religious site. Since 1066 every royal coronation, with the exception of Edward V and Edward VIII has taken place in this church. It's a very beautiful church. The tombs of many great statesmen, scientists and writers are there.
Слайд 7The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of the original
16th century theatre building which was known for its association with Shakespeare and burnt down in 1613.
Слайд 8The National Portrait Gallery
Now encompassing thousands of paintings and photographs, the
National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856 with a collection of paintings of British heroes that was meant to inspire the common people.
Слайд 9Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is one of London's busiest squares. Always buzzing
with activity, the popular plaza is best known for its billboard advertisements and the Eros statue.
Слайд 10Trafalgar Square
The largest square in London is named after the Battle
of Trafalgar where the English fleet defeated the French. The column at the center of the square honors Admiral Nelson who was fatally wounded during the battle.
Слайд 11The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament, also known as the
Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the United Kingdom: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Слайд 12Royal Albert Hall
London's historical entertainment hall was built in 1871 in
honor of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband and consort. The red brick building was renovated in 2004.
Слайд 13The High Court of England and Wales
The High Court of England
and Wales is housed in this magnificent Victorian Gothic building. The immense building opened in 1882, shortly after its architect died.
Слайд 14Natural History Museum
London's popular Natural History Museum, housed in a large
19th century landmark building, has an enormous collection of all things regarding life on earth. The museum's enormous collection of artifacts and specimen (70 million+) covering life on earth can be overwhelming. The museum is divided into different color-coded zones, each focusing on a specific aspect of life on earth.
The collection of dinosaur skeletons is one of the museum's biggest attractions. There are several life-sized models in the Dinosaur hall and you'll also encounter the skeleton of a Diplodocus in the central hall.
Слайд 15Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Madame Tussaud's display of wax figures has been
fascinating visitors since the first exhibit was held in 1835. The museum is still one of the city's most popular attractions. Touted as "London's favorite tourist attraction", the statues at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum have been thrilling visitors since Tussaud opened her first permanent exhibit in 1835.
Слайд 16The City
The City, the historic center of London, is now London's
financial center. In this area several interesting skyscrapers can be found, as well as the St. Paul's Cathedral and other historic buildings.
Слайд 17The National Gallery
The National Gallery is one of London's most important
museums, with a collection of paintings spanning the period from the 13th to the 19th century. It is housed at Trafalgar Square, in an impressive neo-classical building.
Слайд 18The Cenotaph
The Cenotaph is a memorial that was built after the
First World War to commemorate the British soldiers who had lost their lives in battle. The memorial is the centerpiece of the annual Armistice Day celebrations
Слайд 19The Kensington Palace
This palace in the Kensington Gardens was originally built
in 1605. Several royals lived in this palace, including Queen Victoria, who was born here. Today the palace is partially open to the public
Слайд 20Covent Garden
This old square used to be the home of the
largest fruit-and vegetable market in England, but it is now a very popular shopping, eating and entertainment area.
Слайд 21The British Museum
The British Museum is the largest museum in the
United Kingdom with a collection of more than seven million objects. Its collection encompasses artifacts from many civilizations and spans a period of more than two thousand years.
Слайд 22Queen Victoria Statue at Kensington Palace
This palace in the Kensington Gardens
was originally built in 1605. Several royals lived in this palace, including Queen Victoria, who was born here. Today the palace is partially open to the public.
Слайд 23The Tower of London
The Tower of London was built at the
beginning of the eleventh century by William the conqueror. The tower was expanded during the thirteenth century into the fortified complex that we know today. The Tower's most popular attraction is its famous collection of Crown Jewels.
Слайд 24Tower Bridge
London's Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges
in the world. Its Victorian Gothic style stems from a law that forced the designers to create a structure that would be in harmony with the nearby Tower of London.
Слайд 25London Eye
A modern but already very popular tourist attraction is the
London Eye, a giant observation wheel located in the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank. The 135 meter (443ft) tall structure was built as part of London's millennium celebrations.
Слайд 26St. James's Park
London's oldest royal park is one of the city's
most romantic. The park was created in the 16th century by King Henry VIII when he built the nearby St. James's Palace.
Слайд 29Statue of George III and Father Thames, Somerset House
Слайд 31Battersea Park
This 200 acre / 81ha large park just south of
the Thames opened in 1858. One of the attractions in the park is a Buddhist pagoda built in 1985 and known as the Temple of Peace.
Слайд 32City Hall
In 2002, the Mayor of London moved from the classic
County Hall to this modern glass and steel structure. It houses the Greater London Authority, London's city government.
Слайд 33The Gherkin
The Gherkin, officially known by its street address 30 St.
Mary Axe, is a 41 story skyscraper built in 2004 in the financial center of London. The building received several awards for its unique design.
Слайд 37Использованные источники:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
http://www.aviewoncities.com/london