London

London - the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and England , the largest city in the British Isles .

Founded in '43 called . Oe. during the invasion of Britain, the Romans headed by the emperor Claudius.This city has almost two thousand years is the capital of the country : first, Roman Britain , then Britain and the United Kingdom.

The city population ranks 21st in the world , 2nd in Europe , and the first in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

The international airport is Heathrow , one of the world's largest river port on the River Thames, many world famous attractions: Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster complex with a clock tower , St. Paul's Cathedral , the fortress of the Tower and others.

London is one of the most famous financial centers not only in Europe but throughout the world . In the City hosted the headquarters of many international banks and insurance companies , besides the British banks, insurance companies and commercial concerns, as well as national institutions such as Bank of England , Stock Exchange and Lloyds Bank of London .

It's a place also known as the Square Mile , is the original and historic place in London. This center, which grew from the extensive area of ​​Greater London is a city within a city located on the northern bank of the River Thames, just east of the center.

In London, five international airports - Heathrow , Heathrow , Gatwick, Luton and London City. London is at the zero meridian of Greenwich, so named because of the district, which runs on .

It was founded in '43 called . Oe. during the Roman invasion of the island .At first it was a small town and only a mid-second century, it reached a peak and became one of the major cities in Britain and, soon, its capital. In the Middle Ages, London was divided into two parts - the administrative and political and commercial City of Westminster .Now not only the City of London financial center , but borough with special privileges - their own police , the queen may enter the territory of the City only with the permission of the mayor.

The main attraction of the area is St. Paul's Cathedral , the seat of the Bishop of London .The first cathedral was built in the year 604 , and the last , the fifth version of the cathedral was completed in 1708. Under the dome of the cathedral are three galleries - the stone , and holotaya whispering . The last word spoken very quietly at one end of the gallery , you can hear at the other end . Is the tomb of Admiral Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.

Another attraction of the City - The Tower of London , the famous British fort. It is also the Tower was at various times and the royal residence , and a zoo, and kazanacheystvom , and a prison. One of the symbols of the city - the Tower Bridge was built in 1894. To the west of the City , on the left bank of the Thames , Westminster district is located .

One of the most lively and wide streets of Westminster - Piccadilly. Connects the area with the same name of Hyde Park. This is a huge beautiful park with a lake Serpentine , riding Rotten Row ( the road to the King) , Pet Sematary and the corner of the speaker, in which everyone can give a speech.Another well-known around the world Street - Baker Street , where the house is located 221b Sherlock Holmes Museum . When writing works at home with this number did not exist, therefore, at a museum house was given a special number that does not match the total enumeration.

The Cathedral Church of St. Peter's or Westminster Abbey, was built from 1245 to 1745 years. For centuries, this church is a place of coronation of British monarchs . To the east of the Abbey is Westminster Palace , which are meeting the British Parliament . As well as the famous Clock Tower - Big Ben .Fight Big Ben ( specially cast bell weighing nearly 14 tons) constantly transmit radio English , in fact Big Ben - is the main clock of the state.

Trafalgar Square , the main square in London , appeared in 1820 .The center square is Nelson's Column in front of her - the equestrian statue of King Charles 1, the same here are the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery , Church St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Admiralty Arch. Down the street from Trafalgar Square Mall can be reached at Buckingham Palace.This street was created in the early 20th century for ceremonies with the participation of British monarchs .

Buckingham Palace - London is the official residence of British monarchs and the largest royal palace in the acting world.In the palace there is a large art gallery , a collection of French and English furniture , French Sevres porcelain. In the palace there is a post and its own cinema . In August and September, the Queen leaves Buckingham Palace and then the ceremonial rooms of the palace are open to visitors.

in South Kensington, Prince Albert founded the museum quarter and colleges. The main attraction - the Victoria and Albert Museum , as well as the Museum of Science and Natural History Museum, Concert Hall Royal Albert Hall.A new landmark in London can be considered as a Ferris wheel London Eye, its height is about 135 meters , fixed on the wheel 32 clear capsules , each capsule is placed 25 people. Top offers spectacular views of London.

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