L O N D O NL O N D O N

Mgr. Vladimír KusendaMgr. Vladimír Kusenda

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L O N D O N

the capital of the United Kingdom is situated on the Thames was founded as a Roman settlement The Great Fire of London in 1666

destroyed almost all the city

Historical sights of London: Buckingham Palace- is the Queen´s residence- the Queen Victoria Memorial

stands in front of it- Changing the Guard takes place in

the forecourt

The Houses of Parliament

is built in Gothic style contains the House of Commons

and the House of Lords there is a famous clock-tower with Big Ben

White Hall

government offices are here Horse Guard Parade takes place here

Downing Street 10 is the official home of British Prime Minister since 1731

St. Paul´s Cathedral

It was built in 17th century and designed by a famous architecture Sir Christopher Wren

It is famous for Whispering Gallery

In 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married here

Westminster Abbey

was founded in the 11th century

Britain´s Kings and Queens have been crowned here

greatest poets, artists, statesmen are buried here

The Tower of London Tower Bridge

was built in 11th century it was a royal palace,

prison, fortress it is a museum now the Crown Jewels are

guarded by the Beefeaters

it can be open in the middle for big ships to go through

Trafalgar Square

was named after Admiral Nelson´s victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Nelson´s statue is situated on a high column

it is a popular place for meetings and demonstrations

British Museum

is the largest museum in the world it houses the collection of all kinds of animals, minerals, arts, drawings, manuscripts, antiquities from ancient Greece,Rome admission is free

British Museum

London´s Parks:

St. James´ Park, Green Park, Regent´s Park, Hyde Park

Samuel Johnson said:

„When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.“

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Speaking Countries. Praha: Práh, ISBN 80-901278-0-0

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