Author: Branislav Štefanisko, 3A ZA

2009/2010

The flag of the city is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St. George’s cross on a white background, with the red sword in the upper hoist canton.

Saint Paul is the patron of the city.

• The capital city of England and the United Kingdom, London is one of the best-known cities in the world.

• It is one of the world’s leading business, financial and cultural centers in today’s world.

• London is also an amazing tourist spot!

Big BenBig Ben

The Big Ben, as it is known, is the clock tower of the Westminster Palace. It holds the title as the “world’s largest four-faced chiming clock”. The clock itself was built in 1854, but the tower was only constructed four years later, in 1858.

Tower of LondonTower of London

• Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower), is a historic castle and scheduled monument in central London, on the north bank of the River Thames.

• Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch. The changing of the guard, a ceremony which takes place daily. It is very interesting, and must be seen by everyone visiting this palace.

Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey

• The Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster, or popularly known as the Westminster Abbey is a gothic church.

• Many famous people have been buried here, including all of the deceased British Royal family and also scientists like Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton.

• Definitely some of the most beautiful, and well-maintained parks in the world, the Royal Parks are conveniently located all around the city, so one can always stop by at one and relax, and enjoy the nature around.

Typical London double decker Typical London double decker busbus

The famous double-decker bus is a true symbol of London and England. A double-decker bus is a bus that has two decks and in London are such buses commonly used as city buses.

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