London

SIGHTSEEING:

Many other places of interest in London (first was Buckingham palace)

For example:

Palace of Westminster – seat of Parliament of United Kingdom, in central London, famous Elizabeth Tower – many people thinks that i tis Big Ben but i tis only the bell, renovation to 2021

The Tower of London – historical castle in central London, built by William Conqueror in 1078, oldest part is White Tower, guard are Beefeaters, crown jewels now there, it was prison, palace, armoury and fortress, legend about ravens which protect the crown and tower

Tower Bridge – combinated bascule and suspension bridge, opened at 1894

London Eye – opened 2000, Europe´s tallest Ferris wheel (135m tall structure), pieces of construction from Czech Rep.

Hyde Park – largest of four royal parks, famous spot is speakers corner

Westminster Abbey – gothic church, place of coronation and burial site for English, later British monarchs, also royal weddings (Elizabeth and Philip, William and Kate), Burial (Newton, Darwin, Hawking)

The Globe Theater – original built 1599, coowner was Shakespeare, his games, 17th century destroyed, 1997 Shakespear´s Globe was opened, games played over the day and when weather is good

St. Paul´s cathedral – seat of bishop, renovations after big fire made Christopher Wren, Diana with Charles had wedding here

MOST FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN IN LONDON:

• Charlie Chaplin – Actor and filmmaker of the silent era.

• Alfred Hitchcock – Film director and producer

• Elizabeth Taylor – film star

• Actress: Kiera Knightley, Emily Blunt

• Kate Moss - model