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L O N D O NL O N D O N
Mgr. Vladimír KusendaMgr. Vladimír Kusenda
Obchodná akadémia IlavaObchodná akadémia Ilava
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Westminster Abbey
was founded in the 11th century
Britain´s Kings and Queens have been crowned here
greatest poets, artists, statesmen are buried here
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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
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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
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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
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British Museum
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London´s Parks: St. James´ Park, Green Park,
Regent´s Park, Hyde Park
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Samuel Johnson said:„When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.“
Bibliography:Odehnalová,J: Reading about English
Speaking Countries. Praha: Práh, ISBN 80-901278-0-0
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