London region, United KingdomBig Ben is one of the most important tourist attractions in London, became almost an emblem of the British capital. Big Ben looks downright lovely at night when the facade and Cesur on each side are illuminated. When Parliament is in session, a light shines above the clock front. Clock dials have an area over two square meters, and the minute hand is over 4 meters. Big Ben has a pendulum that is set for a huge bag of coins and is an excellent clock rarely stopped.
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London region, United KingdomIt was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror. The tower's original intention was to a fortress, royal palace and prison.
Tower of London is in the district called the City, on the north bank of the Thames. It is a complex of buildings arranged in the middle of two concentric rings of defensive walls and formed a moat surrounding the tower.
White Tower was built for William I (the Conqueror) and extensive subsequent monarchs - including Henry VIII, who became famous because he sent two of the wives to death in the Tower Green - became the headquarters of the city arsenal, the Crown Jewels , menagerie and the Royal Mint.
Crown Jewels are kept here in 1303, after they were stolen from Westminster Abbey and then recovered.
Over time, the tower has appeared in many writers including the works of William Shakespeare.
Ravens, which is in turn have a special significance. It is believed that at least six ravens live in the tower for centuries. According to legend, when they ravens leave the tower, the tower, the monarchy and the entire kingdom will crumble.
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London region, United KingdomSaint Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located on Ludgate Hill, London, England. This is also the episcopal seat of the Bishop of London. The present building of the cathedral dates from the seventeenth century, known as the fifth Saint Paul cathedral built on the site.
But, if we count as a new cathedral, each made major reconstruction during medieval cathedrals number on this place would be much higher. Saint Paul's Cathedral is one of the most visited tourist attractions of London.
In London there was an ancient Roman temple, but the first Saxon cathedral was built of wood, probably by Mellitus or another Augustinian missionary. The Saxon cathedral was built over the old temple, located on Ludgate Hill, in the year 604. This place is situated in the western part of the old Roman city in the eastern Lundenwic site.
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London region, United KingdomBuckingham Palace (Buckingham Palace) is the sovereign's official residence in London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and was first opened to the public in 1993.
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London region, United KingdomBritish Museum is one of the oldest and most important museums in the world, holding statues of pharaohs, gods of Ancient Egypt, mummies, mummified cats (considered deities), Egyptian mummies of priests, mummies of noblemen, princes and princesses.
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London region, United KingdomHouses of Parliament - Parliament is an imposing building on the Thames and a major tourist attraction in London known as the Palace of Westminster. The building is located on the site where Edward the Confessor ordered the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century.
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London region, United KingdomNational Gallery hosted by London, is an institution of art and, especially, the culture born from the desire to give everyone - not just connoisseurs of art - the possibility of combining beauty with usefulness and need for spiritual growth. No chance, right from its inception (1838), and access was free.
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London region, United KingdomTourists who choose to visit the tourist must be prepared to give vent to emotions and be ready to enter the world of celebrities and famous characters. Fame and greatness can be felt in the live section Blush, fear in the Chamber of Horrors and maximum fun moments can be lived in the Planetarium.
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London region, United KingdomWestminster Abbey is the most famous church in London. Construction began in the eleventh century. The most grave of English kings and queens, but more famous people. "Poets Corner" brings honors writers, United Kingdom. Almost all English monarchs coronations took place in the abbey.
The real name of the cathedral is "collegial church of Saint Peter." Abbey is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Westminster Abbey is the oldest and most famous of the cathedrals of London. There was still a local cult of the seventh century, when according to legend, St. Peter founded a church that bore his name. The present building is the result of reconstruction which was begun by Henry III in 1245, then continued in 1745. Many British monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey for the coronation of Harold II in 1066, and the church houses the tombs of many kings and queens, including Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scotland and Henry VII, includes the graves of poets, and heroes polticieni war, including "Unknown Soldier" who fought in the First World War.
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London region, United KingdomHyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens are an oasis of greenery in urban life of London. At first, the area was a forest of a monastery, then became the hunting ground of King Henry VIII, then a parade for the royal family and a place for duels. In this forest deer lived until 1850, and today is called the "lungs of London" because the 140 acres of trees clean the air of smoke and other pollutants.
"Speakers corner" in Hyde Park is an informal gallery, where anyone can hold speeches on any topic. Also Sunday is the day for regular informal meetings.
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London region, United KingdomSt James's Park has an area of 23 hectares (58 acres) is located in central London and is one of the oldest royal park in London. St James's Park is bounded by Buckingham Palace to the West Mall and St. James's Palace to the North, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. The park has a small lake, St. James's Park Lake, with two islands, Duck Island and West. A bridge over the lake, allowing a view of the Buckingham Palace framed by trees and fountains, and a view of the main building of the Foreign and Commonwealth
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London region, United KingdomTrafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square, located in the central market town is an important tourist attraction in London. Visiting the UK capital would be incomplete without a visit to Nelson's Column wonderful and the four lions at its base, to admire the fountains and to feed the penguins.
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London region, United KingdomKensington Palace is a residential house in London where Queen Victoria lived up to the ascension to the throne. It was built in the seventeenth century, is now the residence of the royal family (the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent), but until 1997 was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales .
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London region, United KingdomNow more than 100 years in the Victorian era was built this bridge has become one of the most important and popular tourist attractions in London. Pedestrian passages were made to allow people to cross the Thames, while the bridge can be raised to allow large ships to pass.
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