Презентация на тему Великобритания (Welcome to the Capital of Great Britain)

you! Welcome to the capital of Great Britain. You

have a great opportunity to visit one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in the world.

of the capital’s history for the past 900 years.

The fortress first built by William the Conqueror as a citadel, royal palace, seat of the government. The Tower now protects the Crown Jewels.

centre of the City. It was first built in

1666. The present building is the fifth cathedral to built built on the site. The architect of the baroque-style building was Sir Christopher Wren. St Paul’s Cathedral `is a fitting final place for many of the nation’s heroes.

political rallies and meetings. The Admiral Lord Nelson’s statue

surveys the memorial to his great naval victory in 1805. The Admiral’s statue looks towards the House of Parliament. To the other side of the column are fountains.

River Thames at Westminster. It begun in 1840 after

a Great Fire of London. It is officially known as the Palace of Westminster. The complex includes the House of Commons, the House of Lords, Westminster Hall, and the 320 foot high Clock Tower. It contains the world famous sight Big Ben.

the Crown over 900 years. The Abbey was rebuilt

in the 11th century by a king Edward the Confessor. The Abbey contains monuments to monarchs. It is the meeting place for Parliament from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

palace in the world. It was build in 1703.

When Her Majesty the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flutters over the east front. The palace is open to public in August and September.

the meeting point of six streets. Here you can

find the most expensive shops, restaurants and entertainment places. This centre was created in 1980s.

and their names
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London
Piccadilly
The British Museum
The Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey

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is

the capital of Great Britain.
London is the one of the largest in the world.
There is a Nelson’s Column in the centre of
is the meeting point of six streets.
is the seat of the British government.
Covent Garden is a fashionable trading
Buckingham Palace is the London home of the

London

Queen

cities

Trafalgar Square

centre

Piccadilly Circus

The Houses of Parliament

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London
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