ADJECTIVES AND PHRASES TO DESCRIBE PLACES

USEFUL PHRASES.* It offers............ * It's well known for.......... * The views are............. * You shoudn't miss....... * It's famous for.......... * It's popular with tourists because..............................* It's got............ * The atmosphere is........ * You can see.......... * It's located in.............* It's close to....... * It's far away from........* What I like/dislike about it is.........* The good thing about this place is......... * A popular tourist attraction is...................

TYPE OF PLACE* Capital city * Historical city * Catherderal Town * Seaside town * Port * University town * Suburb * Country Village * Costal Town * Mountain Town/ Village * Industrial Town * Fishing Village * Cosmopolitan City * Tourist resort

BUILDINGS* Church * Cathederal * Monument * Palace * Square * Museum * Harbour* Opera House * Theatre * Parliament buildings * University * Street Market* National Art Gallery * Old quarter * Stadium * Town Hall

LOCATION* In the north, south, east, west... * in a valley * in the centre of * on the coast* on the river/ lake ( name ) * at the mouth of the river ( name ) * on a plain* in the mountains * near a forest/ desert / lake ..........................................

Adjectives* ancient * amazing * beautiful * bright * boring * contemporary * calm * creepy * colourful * crowded * charming * deserted * dry *enchanting * incredible *huge * interesting * magnificent * modern * mysterious * natural * noisy * perfect * pleasant * quiet * unspoilt * stunning * lively * exciting * stormy* hospitable * historic * remarkable * shiny * silent * strange *

terrific * tranquil * unique * peaceful * traditional * tropical * harmonious * sensational* unusual * wonderful * magical * fairy tale - like * mystical * fascinatingPLACES TO DESCRIBE

Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania, USA

London UK

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