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LONDON By : Ruth Sánchez Vivas Mariluz Gutierrez Bueno

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Page 1: LONDON

LONDON

By :Ruth Sánchez Vivas

Mariluz Gutierrez Bueno

Page 2: LONDON

Primrose Hill• Primrose Hill is a hill of 78

metres located on the northern side of Regent's Park in London, England, and also the name given to the surrounding district. The hill has a clear view of central London to the south-east, as well as Belsize Park and Hampstead to the north. It is one of the most exclusive and expensive residential areas in London and is home to many notable residents.

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Tower Bridge• The bridge consists of two towers

tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower.

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Tate Modern• Tate Modern is a modern art

gallery located in London. It is Britain's national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group .It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world, with around 4.7 million visitors per year. It is based in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of Central London. Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art.

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Big Ben• Big Ben is the nickname for

the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is now officially called the Elizabeth Tower, after being renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Trafalgar Square• Is a public space and tourist

attraction in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. It is in the borough of the City of Westminster. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art. The square is also used for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve.

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London Eye• The London Eye is a giant

Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London. The entire structure is 135 metres tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 meters. The London Eye adjoins the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth.

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Buckingham Palace• Buckingham Palace is the

official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.