The Iconic Landmarks of London
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The name ‚’Big Ben’ is actually the name of the bell
In the clock tower in london ‚ but it is commonly
referred to both the bell and the tower it self.Big
Ben is the clock tower of palace of westminster in
London. The tower is about ninty-three meters
height and quadrilatera , with clock face on each
side , fixed on the upper part of it.It is made of
bricks covered with limenstone designed in neo-
gothic style .It is surmounted with an iron.Each
clock face hasa diametrer of circa seven meters
and is made of pieces of glasssed it an iron frame
.
Buckingham
Palace
is the official London residence
and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United
Kingdom.
Located
in the City of Westminster, the
palace
is
often
at the centre of state
occasions
and
royal
hospitality.
It
has
been
a focus
for the British
people
at
times
of
national
rejoicing.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place
of the House of Commons and the House of
Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the
United Kingdom. Commonly known as the
Houses of Parliament after its tenants, the
Palace lies on the Middlesex bank of the River
Thames in the City of Westminster, in central
London. Its name, which derives from the
neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to
either of two structures: the Old Palace, a
medieval building complex that was destroyed
by fire in 1834, and its replacement New Palace
that stands today. For ceremonial purposes, the
palace retains its original style and status as a
royal residence.
Westminster
Abbey
is one of the most
famous
temple
in the UK. Most
historians
believe
that
the
cathedral
was
founded
in
the
ninth
century
, but the
present
form of
the
temple
adopted
in the
nineteenth
century.
In the
Abbey
are
the
graves
of
many
famous
people
,
among
others
,
Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens,
Robert Browning, Isaac Newton, Charles
Darwin, Ernest Rutherford.
This
venue
crowned
kings
of
England.
It
is
interesting
that
several
scenes
in the
book
"The Da
Vinci
Code
"
takes
place
just
at the
abbey.
St.
Paul’s
Cathedral - it
is about 220 meters
long and about 110
meters wide. Masses
are held here only on
Sundays and
Christmas, but for their
participation in the
liturgy is a charge.
Inside the cathedral
there are several
notable galleries.
Tower Bridge - the most
popular attraction of the
city. Bridge over the River
Thames, built of two
towers and two spans.
Each span weighs about
1,100 tons and raises up
in 1 min 30 seconds.
Unfortunately, more rarely
sees the tall ships, so the
bridge is raised just a few
times a week.
Tower of London, otherwise known as the Fortress Tower is one of the best and most
interesting tourist attractions are offered in London. For hundreds of years it was the
seat of rulers of England. The fortress is situated on the northern shore of the River
Thames, a few rows protects walls and the old river bed of the moat which is now
growing grass. Its height reaches 30 meters, and the thickness of the walls is 3.6
meters.
The central part of the fortress is the White Tower, which is the White Tower. It was built
in 1100, now houses the impressive collection of armor and other military items.
The Science Mu
s
eum is one of three major
museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington,
London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of
the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 2.7
million visitors annually.
Natural History Museum, housed in a Victorian building at Exhibition Road in South
Kensington in an interesting way represents the functioning of the Earth, human
evolution, the origin of species of animals and plants as well as issues related to
ecology, geology, paleontology, mineralogy and zoology.
The most interesting part of the museum is devoted to the part of the Earth, visitors can learn
about its history, to see how volcanoes work or in a special simulator personally survive
earthquake. Interesting is also the zone on the life of dinosaurs, where you can see a life-
sized, electronically moving reptiles. Among the 70 million exhibits for visitors' attention also
deserves the skeleton of Diplodocus and kilkunastometrowy Sequoia trunk with a diameter of
6 meters.
The British Museum is the
largest museum of
ancient history in Europe,
has seven million objects,
representing an extremely
rich history of London, the
UK, Europe and finally the
world. These are mainly
mummies, vases, works
of literature and sculpture.
Royal Observatory in
Greenwich - an astronomical
observatory built by King
Charles II August 10, 1675
year. Was addressed, among
others, in later years by John
Flamsteed. It served the
astrometric measurements,
useful for navigation in inland-
seas. Then he took the
position of Director Edmund
Halley (in 1720). There are
currently no leads observation
due to London's light pollution.
Observatory determines the
course of the prime meridian.
Kew Palace - the name
assigned to the three
existing buildings once
independently of each
other in the same area
called Kew, in the London
Borough of Richmond
upon Thames. One of
them has been preserved
to this day and is the
smallest building that had
ever status of the British
royal palace
The National Gallery - Art Gallery in London, in the north of Trafalgar
Square.
Presents a collection of paintings from the years 1250 to 1900. It has a
particularly large collection of British impressionist and several works of
Vincent van Gogh. This is a gallery of the state, available free of charge
consists of about 2,300 works.
Houses a collection of 2,300 works of painting, mainly Western
European. The main collection is open to exploring for free, but for
occasional exhibitions fee is charged for admission. Are also welcome
voluntary donations "to keep the gallery".
To one of the big gest
attractions such as the
London Eye. Under this
name hides a ferris wheel
with a height of 135 meters.
Full rotation of the wheel
takes 40 minutes, and
capsules designed for
passengers are air-
conditioned. The London
Eye was created with 1700
tons of steel. The design
was created to celebrate
the new millennium and the
opening ceremony
conducted Prime Minister
Tony Blair.
The London Underground is the oldest and
most extensive in the world. His lines are up
to 400 km in length, and supports them 270
stations. The first line was launched already
in 1890. Interest is the fact that in the
basement of the underground temperature
is on average about 10 degrees higher than
at the surface.
On each map, poster or
commercial for London appear
three symbols: Big Ben, the
London double-decker bus and
telephone box characteristic.
All these elements constitute
an inseparable whole with the
British capital and although
buses run only on tourist lines,
and the booths are
disappearing because of the
expansion of mobile telephony,
these symbols will always be a
feature of the city. Well,
maybe even black cabs and the
queen mother discovered a
carriage ride.
London buses, is one of the
most original that was
created. These red vehicles
that extremely well with the
surroundings commonly
called the bus. They reach
almost everywhere, are a
bit slower than the subway
and taxis, but compared to
them are much cheaper.
Drive one line costing £
2.20. However, it is more
profitable to use the Oyster
card - then pay tolls only £
1.30.
One of the most
recognizable symbols
of London's black
cabs are. These
vehicles are produced
in limited quantities
almost exclusively for
taxi corporations.
Cars are spacious,
take five passengers
and is found in them
a lot of space for
luggage
Red phone booths have become a
symbol of the United Kingdom.
Characteristic booth was designed by
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. For the first
time appeared on the streets of
London in 1936. It was decided in this
way to celebrate the anniversary of
the death of King George V. "Phone
Box" is the first unified telephones
throughout the country. Red booths
were in London's The Design Museum
as one of the canons of contemporary
art. Today, the red phone booths still
standing on the streets of London,
but often questions are already new
booth, inside which there are mini
computers, so you can not just call,
but also freely surf the Internet
London’s
Food
Without a doubt, the
most famous dish in
England is a traditional
English breakfast. The
meal consists mainly of
a few slices of fried
bacon, eggs, toast,
beans and tomatoes.
Sometimes it consists
of the cereal and
oatmeal, mushrooms
and sausages. To drink
administered to fruit
juices and tea
Dinner is the main
meal of the day. It
is served at
lunchtime or late
afternoon. Today,
most Britons sits
down to dinner in
the late afternoon.
London is a major cultural
center of global importance, its
headquarters are here, among
others:
Royal Opera House Covent
Garden and the English National
Opera at the London Coliseum
5 symphony orchestras including
(London Symphony Orchestra,
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
London)
monumental concert halls,
including the Royal Albert Hall
more than 40 theaters, grouped
mainly in the West End
London is also associated with a
large number of historic parks,
including Hyde Park, St. James's
Park, Kew Gardens, Green Park
and Regent's Park
London is one of the largest
academic centers in the
United Kingdom. There is a
seat of the Royal Society,
University of London, Polish
University Abroad and many
other universities. State
University of London
(University of London
called) boasting a long
tradition of education, is
now one of the largest
universities in Europe, with
the number of 100 000
students
London has a rich sports infrastructure in
the form of stadiums, tennis (Wimbledon),
and numerous recreational areas (Green
Park, Hyde Park, etc.). Every year the city
holds dozens of various sporting events
were played three times there Summer
Olympics (in 1908, 1948 and 2012).
Very popular in London football, is there
until 7 stadiums belonging to the first
division football clubs: Arsenal (England
thirten
champion and ten-winner of the FA
Cup), Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea (London
only winner of the Champions League) and
Fulham, West Ham United and Crystal
Palace. Furthermore, in the city are
established clubs such as Queens Park
Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Leyton Orient,
Millwall, Brentford, Barnet, or AFC
Wimbledon. Wembley is the largest
stadium, which is able to accommodate 90
000 people
Presentation made by
Sara Peczyńska
Patrycja Kosmala
Kamila Kołodziej
Discover the iconic landmarks of London, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Tower Bridge. Each site has its own historical significance and architectural beauty, showcasing the rich heritage of the city. Immerse yourself in the grandeur and history of London's most famous attractions.
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SIGHTS OF LONDON
BIG BEN The name Big Ben is actually the name of the bell In the clock tower in london but it is commonly referred to both the bell and the tower it self.Big Ben is the clock tower of palace of westminster in London. The tower is about ninty-three meters height and quadrilatera , with clock face on each side , fixed on the upper part of it.It is made of bricks covered with limenstone designed in neo- gothic style .It is surmounted with an iron.Each clock face hasa diametrer of circa seven meters and is made of pieces of glasssed it an iron frame
.Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its tenants, the Palace lies on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London. Its name, which derives from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex that was destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today. For ceremonial purposes, the palace retains its original style and status as a royal residence. Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous temple in the UK. Most historians believe that the cathedral was founded in the ninth century, but the present form of the temple adopted in the nineteenth century. In the Abbey are the graves of many famous people, among others, Samuel Johnson, Charles Dickens, Robert Browning, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Ernest Rutherford. This venue crowned kings of England. It is interesting that several scenes in the book "The Da Vinci Code" takes place just at the abbey.
St.Pauls Cathedral - it is about 220 meters long and about 110 meters wide. Masses are held here only on Sundays and Christmas, but for their participation in the liturgy is a charge. Inside the cathedral there are several notable galleries.
Tower Bridge - the most popular attraction of the city. Bridge over the River Thames, built of two towers and two spans. Each span weighs about 1,100 tons and raises up in 1 min 30 seconds. Unfortunately, more rarely sees the tall ships, so the bridge is raised just a few times a week.
Tower of London, otherwise known as the Fortress Tower is one of the best and most interesting tourist attractions are offered in London. For hundreds of years it was the seat of rulers of England. The fortress is situated on the northern shore of the River Thames, a few rows protects walls and the old river bed of the moat which is now growing grass. Its height reaches 30 meters, and the thickness of the walls is 3.6 meters. The central part of the fortress is the White Tower, which is the White Tower. It was built in 1100, now houses the impressive collection of armor and other military items.
MUSEUMS MUSEUMS AND LONDON LONDON AND OBJECTS OBJECTS OF OF The Science Museum is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, London. It was founded in 1857 and today is one of the city's major tourist attractions, attracting 2.7 million visitors annually.
Natural History Museum, housed in a Victorian building at Exhibition Road in South Kensington in an interesting way represents the functioning of the Earth, human evolution, the origin of species of animals and plants as well as issues related to ecology, geology, paleontology, mineralogy and zoology. The most interesting part of the museum is devoted to the part of the Earth, visitors can learn about its history, to see how volcanoes work or in a special simulator personally survive earthquake. Interesting is also the zone on the life of dinosaurs, where you can see a life- sized, electronically moving reptiles. Among the 70 million exhibits for visitors' attention also deserves the skeleton of Diplodocus and kilkunastometrowy Sequoia trunk with a diameter of 6 meters.
The British Museum is the largest museum of ancient history in Europe, has seven million objects, representing an extremely rich history of London, the UK, Europe and finally the world. These are mainly mummies, vases, works of literature and sculpture.
Royal Observatory in Greenwich - an astronomical observatory built by King Charles II August 10, 1675 year. Was addressed, among others, in later years by John Flamsteed. It served the astrometric measurements, useful for navigation in inland- seas. Then he took the position of Director Edmund Halley (in 1720). There are currently no leads observation due to London's light pollution. Observatory determines the course of the prime meridian.
Kew Palace - the name assigned to the three existing buildings once independently of each other in the same area called Kew, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. One of them has been preserved to this day and is the smallest building that had ever status of the British royal palace
The National Gallery - Art Gallery in London, in the north of Trafalgar Square. Presents a collection of paintings from the years 1250 to 1900. It has a particularly large collection of British impressionist and several works of Vincent van Gogh. This is a gallery of the state, available free of charge consists of about 2,300 works. Houses a collection of 2,300 works of painting, mainly Western European. The main collection is open to exploring for free, but for occasional exhibitions fee is charged for admission. Are also welcome voluntary donations "to keep the gallery".
TRIVIA To one of the big gest attractions such as the London Eye. Under this name hides a ferris wheel with a height of 135 meters. Full rotation of the wheel takes 40 minutes, and capsules designed for passengers are air- conditioned. The London Eye was created with 1700 tons of steel. The design was created to celebrate the new millennium and the opening ceremony conducted Prime Minister Tony Blair.
London Underground The London Underground is the oldest and most extensive in the world. His lines are up to 400 km in length, and supports them 270 stations. The first line was launched already in 1890. Interest is the fact that in the basement of the underground temperature is on average about 10 degrees higher than at the surface.
SYMBOLS OF LONDON On each map, poster or commercial for London appear three symbols: Big Ben, the London double-decker bus and telephone box characteristic. All these elements constitute an inseparable whole with the British capital and although buses run only on tourist lines, and the booths are disappearing because of the expansion of mobile telephony, these symbols will always be a feature of the city. Well, maybe even black cabs and the queen mother discovered a carriage ride.
LONDON BUS London buses, is one of the most original that was created. These red vehicles that extremely well with the surroundings commonly called the bus. They reach almost everywhere, are a bit slower than the subway and taxis, but compared to them are much cheaper. Drive one line costing 2.20. However, it is more profitable to use the Oyster card - then pay tolls only 1.30.
LONDON'S TAXIS One of the most recognizable symbols of London's black cabs are. These vehicles are produced in limited quantities almost exclusively for taxi corporations. Cars are spacious, take five passengers and is found in them a lot of space for luggage
LONDON PHONE BOOTHS Red phone booths have become a symbol of the United Kingdom. Characteristic booth was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. For the first time appeared on the streets of London in 1936. It was decided in this way to celebrate the anniversary of the death of King George V. "Phone Box" is the first unified telephones throughout the country. Red booths were in London's The Design Museum as one of the canons of contemporary art. Today, the red phone booths still standing on the streets of London, but often questions are already new booth, inside which there are mini computers, so you can not just call, but also freely surf the Internet
BREAKFAST Without a doubt, the most famous dish in England is a traditional English breakfast. The meal consists mainly of a few slices of fried bacon, eggs, toast, beans and tomatoes. Sometimes it consists of the cereal and oatmeal, mushrooms and sausages. To drink administered to fruit juices and tea
LONDON DINNER Dinner is the main meal of the day. It is served at lunchtime or late afternoon. Today, most Britons sits down to dinner in the late afternoon.
London is a major cultural center of global importance, its headquarters are here, among others: Royal Opera House Covent Garden and the English National Opera at the London Coliseum 5 symphony orchestras including (London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra London) monumental concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall more than 40 theaters, grouped mainly in the West End London is also associated with a large number of historic parks, including Hyde Park, St. James's Park, Kew Gardens, Green Park and Regent's Park
SCHOOL OF LONDON London is one of the largest academic centers in the United Kingdom. There is a seat of the Royal Society, University of London, Polish University Abroad and many other universities. State University of London (University of London called) boasting a long tradition of education, is now one of the largest universities in Europe, with the number of 100 000 students
SPORTS London has a rich sports infrastructure in the form of stadiums, tennis (Wimbledon), and numerous recreational areas (Green Park, Hyde Park, etc.). Every year the city holds dozens of various sporting events were played three times there Summer Olympics (in 1908, 1948 and 2012). Very popular in London football, is there until 7 stadiums belonging to the first division football clubs: Arsenal (England thirten champion and ten-winner of the FA Cup), Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea (London only winner of the Champions League) and Fulham, West Ham United and Crystal Palace. Furthermore, in the city are established clubs such as Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Leyton Orient, Millwall, Brentford, Barnet, or AFC Wimbledon. Wembley is the largest stadium, which is able to accommodate 90 000 people
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