LONDON. The Capital of the UK. Form 5.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is one of the largest cities in the world. It has population more than 9 million people.
There are a lot of interesting places in London.
The Houses of Parliament is the seat of the British Government.
WESTMINSTER PALACE. Big Ben is the biggest clock and the biggest bell of the country.
Westminster Abbey. It is a magnificent church built over 900 years ago. Many great Englishmen are buried in the Abbey.
Westminster Abbey.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY. The British kings and queens were crowned in the Abbey. Many of them were buried there.
Trafalgar square. It is the central square in London. In the middle of it there is the Nelson`s column. It was set up in honour of his victory over Napoleon.
Buckingham Palace is the residence of the Queen. Many tourists watch the ceremony of Changing the guards.
THE RESIDENCE OF THE QUEEN.
St.PAUL`S Cathedral. It is the main cathedral in London. It was designed by Christipher Ren in the 17-th century.
The Tower of London.
THE TOWER OF LONDON. It was built in 1067 as a fortress. Then it was the residence of the Kings. Later it was a prison. And now it is a museum. It is the place where the Crown Jewels are kept.