London Founded about 2000 years ago by the Romans, Londinium, now called London has a long history. It was already the largest city in Western Europe in 1700, when 575,000 people lived in London. This was largery due to the industrial revolution, which started in England. London lived its heyday during the Victorian age, when London was also the capital of huge British empire. Today London is a cosmopolitan city of more than 10 million people, still the largest in western Europe and it is one of the main financial centers in the world.

Houses of Parliament

The houses of Parliament, also know as the Palace of Westminster is the seat of Britain is two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The houses of Parliament, also know as the Palace of Westminster is the seat of Britain is two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. In the middle of the 11 th century, Kind Edward the Confessor had moved his court to the Palace of Westminster, situated on a central site near the river Thames. In the middle of the 11 th century, Kind Edward the Confessor had moved his court to the Palace of Westminster, situated on a central site near the river Thames. In 1265 a parliament was created with two houses: the Lords and Commons. In 1265 a parliament was created with two houses: the Lords and Commons. The House of Lords met at the Palace of Westminster while the House of Commons did not have a permanent location. After King Henry VIII moved his court to Whitehall Palace in 1530, the House of Lords continued to meet in Westminster. In 1547 the House of Commons also moved here, confirming Westminster as the central seat of government, a position it still holds today. The House of Lords met at the Palace of Westminster while the House of Commons did not have a permanent location. After King Henry VIII moved his court to Whitehall Palace in 1530, the House of Lords continued to meet in Westminster. In 1547 the House of Commons also moved here, confirming Westminster as the central seat of government, a position it still holds today.

Big Ben Big Ben is an integral part of the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is the name given to the clock on one of the towers of the Houses of Parliament. The clock with its bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the chief Commissioner of Works when the Houses of Parliament were rebuilt in Sir Benjamin Hall was a very tall and stout man. His nickname was «Big Ban». Big Ben is an integral part of the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is the name given to the clock on one of the towers of the Houses of Parliament. The clock with its bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the chief Commissioner of Works when the Houses of Parliament were rebuilt in Sir Benjamin Hall was a very tall and stout man. His nickname was «Big Ban». The clock was the largest in the world and still the largest in Great – Britain. The clockfaces have a diameter of almost 25ft (7.5m). The hour hand is 9ft or 2.7m long and the minute hand is 14ft (4.25m) long. The clock was the largest in the world and still the largest in Great – Britain. The clockfaces have a diameter of almost 25ft (7.5m). The hour hand is 9ft or 2.7m long and the minute hand is 14ft (4.25m) long.

Tower Bridge Disliked by most when constructed in 1894, the Tower Bridge has become a symbol of London. The Tower Bridge, named after its two impressive towers, is one of London is best known landmarks. This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years old. Disliked by most when constructed in 1894, the Tower Bridge has become a symbol of London. The Tower Bridge, named after its two impressive towers, is one of London is best known landmarks. This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years old. The middle of bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. The middle of bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. The bridge is 60 meter long and its towers rise to a height of 43 meter. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge. The bridge is 60 meter long and its towers rise to a height of 43 meter. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge.

The Bloody Tower The Bloody Tower was built by King Henry III. The date the Bloody Tower was built was between 1238 – The Bloody Tower was built by King Henry III. The date the Bloody Tower was built was between 1238 – The Bloody Tower was originally named the Garden Tower, it was given this nickname from the murderous events which were believed to have occurred in the building. The Bloody Tower was originally named the Garden Tower, it was given this nickname from the murderous events which were believed to have occurred in the building. It was believed to be the scene of the murder of the two little Princes in the Tower – Edward V and his brother the Duke of York. Finally it was believed that Henry VI also met his gruesome death here. It was believed to be the scene of the murder of the two little Princes in the Tower – Edward V and his brother the Duke of York. Finally it was believed that Henry VI also met his gruesome death here. The very walls of the Bloody Tower contain some of the bloody secrets and the history of the Tower of London. The very walls of the Bloody Tower contain some of the bloody secrets and the history of the Tower of London.