London

1. FLAG OF THE UK - UNION JACK

2. COAT OF ARMS OF LONDON

3. LONDON

4. LONDON
 London is the capital of the United Kingdom
and Northern Ireland.
 It is the political, economic and financial
centre of the country.
 In Europe, London is one of the largest city.
Its population is of more than 7 million
people.

5. THE TOWER OF LONDON

6. THE TOWER OF LONDON
 The Tower of London was built on the River
Thames after the Norman conquest in 1066.
 It was originally intended as a fortress, but
later it was used as a palace, the main state
prison, and now it is a museum containing
the crown jewels.

7. THE THAMES

8. THE WHITE TOWER

9. THE BLOODY TOWER

10. TOWER BRIDGE

11. TRAFALGAR SQUARE

12. WESTMINSTER
Westminster is also called the City of
Westminster contains the Houses of
Parliament, Westminster Abbey and
Buckingham Palace.

13. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

14. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
 The Houses of Parliament is actually one
building which consists of the House of
Commons and the House of Lords..
 Yet, you can always have a look at the
famous clock tower of the Houses of
Parliament which contains the “Big Ben”.

15. BIG BEN

16. WESTMINSTER ABBEY

17. WESTMISTER ABBEY
 Westminster Abbey is an architectural
masterpiece.
 It has been the scene of coronation of almost all
British monarchs since William I in 1066.
 Today it is also a church where the nation’s
great events are celebrated.
 In the abbey, there are tombs and memorials of
many eminent British citizens, such as Newton,
Dickens, Darwin, Chaucer and others.
 One of the treasures of the abbey is the ancient
coronation chair made from oak in 14th century.

18. BUCKINGHAM PALACE

19. BUCKINGHAM PALACE
 Buckingham Palace used to be the London
residence of the British monarch.
 Today it is the Queen’s official residence.
 The Changing of the Guard at the Palace
and on Horse Guards Parade are the events
which always draw thousands of tourists.
 In August and September the Palace itself is
open to visitors.