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One can’t imagine London without it. It stands on a hill and the gold ball and cross at

the top can be seen on a fine day from almost any spot of London. It was built of

white stone as well as many other buildings in the City of London, but smoke and soot

made the stones black, only the columns and edges washed by the rain remained white. That is how the building got its building got its peculiar white-and-black graphic look.

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St Paul’s Cathedral Next


It does not belong to the City historically. The fortress was built by William the

Conqueror at the end of the eleventh century. He built it right at the gates of the City to

keep the unruly Londoners in fear. Later the kings began to use it as a royal residence.

They used to spend a night before coronation there. answer

The Tower of London Next


Main English kings and queens are buried in it. You can see the tombs of two

great Queen-rivals – Elizabeth the First Tudor and Mary Stuart – quite close to

each other. The church is full of memorials to statesmen, writers,

scientists and explorers, all of whom have played a part in shaping Britain's history.

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Westminster AbbeyNext


Raised in 1843 and now one of London`s best-loved monuments – it commemorates the one-armed, one-eyed admiral who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, but

paid for it with his life. answer

Nelson’s Column

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It has been so closely connected with the Crown and the nation’s

history. The coronation of every king and queen (apart from two) spanning

900 years has been held here. The magnificent Gothic building seen

today dates from the 11th century.answer

Westminster Abbey Next


It is the oldest building of London. It is a dark building with four small

towers in the corners. Its walls, once whitewashed, are almost 4 meters

thick. Now it is a museum. answer

The White Tower Next


Although in use for many official events

and receptions held by The Queen some of its Rooms are open to

visitors every year. It houses the offices of those who support the day-

to-day activities and duties of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and

their immediate family. answer

Buckingham Palace Next


It allows people climb above the city

and look back down on it. It is a public place and accessible for

everyone. It is in a great position at the heart of London. It was designed by the architectural team of David

Marks and Julia Barfield.answer

The London Eye Next


It is 200 years old. It has branches in

a number of major cities. Its guests can truly get up, close and personal

with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons, reliving the times,

events and moments that made the world talk about them. answer

Madame Tussauds London Next


More than 50,000 people visit it each

year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the Royal

Garden Parties.

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Buckingham PalaceNext


It was formally opened on 31

December 1999, although it became accessible to public only on 9 March 2000 because of technical problems.

Since its opening, it has become a major landmark and tourist

attraction.answer

The London Eye Next


It is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London, with its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, dominating

the skyline for 300 years.

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St Paul’s Cathedral Next


They were responsible for looking

after the prisoners in the Bloody Tower which has been host to many

famous executions and imprisonments. Many people were locked there for religious beliefs or

suspected treason. answer

The Yeomen Warders

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It consists of a large central area with roadways on three sides, and a terrace to the north, in front of the

National Gallery. There are a number of statues and sculptures in it.

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Trafalgar Square

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