A TRIP TO A TRIP TO LONDONLONDON

ÍNDEXÍNDEX 1. A small introduction of London1. A small introduction of London 2. What to see and what to do in London2. What to see and what to do in London 3. The British Museum 3. The British Museum 4. The National Gallery4. The National Gallery 5. Victoria & Albert Museum5. Victoria & Albert Museum 6. St Paul’s Cathedral6. St Paul’s Cathedral 7.The Tower of London7.The Tower of London 8. Westminster Abbey8. Westminster Abbey 9. Buckingham Palace9. Buckingham Palace 10. Houses Of Parliament10. Houses Of Parliament 11. Trafalgar Square11. Trafalgar Square 12. Royal Observatory of Greenwich12. Royal Observatory of Greenwich 13. London Eye13. London Eye 14. Covent Garden14. Covent Garden 15. Parks15. Parks

1. A small introduction of 1. A small introduction of London (I)London (I) London is the biggest city in Britain.London is the biggest city in Britain. Over 7 million people live and work in London.Over 7 million people live and work in London. London is also one of the most important London is also one of the most important

cities in the world. cities in the world. It is a centre for business and tourism.It is a centre for business and tourism.

1. A small introduction of London 1. A small introduction of London (II)(II) During 2012, it was an Olympic year for During 2012, it was an Olympic year for

London.London. London got almost 300000 foreign visitors London got almost 300000 foreign visitors

and almost 600000 visitors from the UK.and almost 600000 visitors from the UK. 2012 was an important year for the Queen 2012 was an important year for the Queen

Elizabeth II because it was her Diamond Elizabeth II because it was her Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary of her accession to Jubilee (60th anniversary of her accession to the throne)the throne)

2. What to see and what to do in 2. What to see and what to do in London (I)London (I)

There are many exciting things to do in There are many exciting things to do in London.London.

There are a big number of museums and There are a big number of museums and monuments that you must visit in the city.monuments that you must visit in the city.

Some of them are a must-see, like the Some of them are a must-see, like the National Galery, the British Museum, National Galery, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of the Buckingham Palace, the Houses of the Parliament, the Tower of London or the two Parliament, the Tower of London or the two temples more emblematic in the city: St temples more emblematic in the city: St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

2. What to see and what to do in 2. What to see and what to do in London (II)London (II)

3. The British Museum3. The British Museum It is one of the largest It is one of the largest

museums in the world.museums in the world. There are thousands of There are thousands of

exhibits and over five km of exhibits and over five km of galleries.galleries.

The museum has regular The museum has regular special exhibitions such as special exhibitions such as ancient Roman and Greek art, ancient Roman and Greek art, the Egyptians and the Anglo-the Egyptians and the Anglo-Saxons.Saxons.

World-famous objects such as World-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian sculptures, and Egyptian mummies are visited by up to mummies are visited by up to 6 million visitors per year6 million visitors per year . .

4. The National Gallery4. The National Gallery It is the most famous art gallery in London.It is the most famous art gallery in London. It is in Trafalgar Square.It is in Trafalgar Square. It has many famous paintings like It has many famous paintings like

“Samson and Delilah” by Rubens, “Samson and Delilah” by Rubens, “Sunflowers” by Van Gogh, “Venus and “Sunflowers” by Van Gogh, “Venus and Mars” by Botticelli or “Self Portrait at the Mars” by Botticelli or “Self Portrait at the age of 34” by Rembrandtage of 34” by Rembrandt

5. Victoria & Albert Museum5. Victoria & Albert Museum It is the greatest museum of art and It is the greatest museum of art and

design in the world.design in the world. It has got the largest dress collection in It has got the largest dress collection in

the world.the world. As an art museum you can find As an art museum you can find

furniture, carpets, ceramics, sculture furniture, carpets, ceramics, sculture and jewellery.and jewellery.

6. St Paul’s Cathedral (I)6. St Paul’s Cathedral (I) It is one of the great It is one of the great

churches in London.churches in London. It was built in 604, was It was built in 604, was

burned in 675, and was burned in 675, and was rebuilt but the Vikings rebuilt but the Vikings demolished it in 962.demolished it in 962.

After the fire of 1087, a After the fire of 1087, a church was built in Norman church was built in Norman style but it was burned style but it was burned during the Great Fire of 1666.during the Great Fire of 1666.

The current church was built The current church was built by Sir Christopher Wren.by Sir Christopher Wren.

6. St Paul’s Cathedral (II)6. St Paul’s Cathedral (II) In the crypt are the tombs of In the crypt are the tombs of

the Duke of Wellington, the Duke of Wellington, Churchill or Fleming.Churchill or Fleming.

The main attraction is the The main attraction is the Dome that it was decorated Dome that it was decorated by James Thorhill.by James Thorhill.

It has hosted major events It has hosted major events such as Churchill’s funeral, such as Churchill’s funeral, Charles & Diana’s wedding, Charles & Diana’s wedding, the 80th anniversary of the the 80th anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth II or the Queen Elizabeth II or the century of the Mother Queen.century of the Mother Queen.

7. The Tower of London7. The Tower of London It was built by William I the It was built by William I the

Conqueror.Conqueror. This tower has been a fortress, This tower has been a fortress,

a royal palace, a refuge, a a royal palace, a refuge, a prison and nowadays is the prison and nowadays is the home of the Crown Jewels.home of the Crown Jewels.

The Beefeaters are the The Beefeaters are the ceremonial guardians of the ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. In principle Tower of London. In principle they are responsible for they are responsible for looking after any prisoners in looking after any prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the Tower and safeguarding the Crown Jewels but in the Crown Jewels but in practise they act as tour practise they act as tour guides and are a tourist guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right.attraction in their own right.

8. Westminster Abbey (I)8. Westminster Abbey (I) A legend says that in 616 a sanctuary was A legend says that in 616 a sanctuary was

founded in this place and it was known as Thorn founded in this place and it was known as Thorn Island.Island.

In 960 Benedictine monks came to this site In 960 Benedictine monks came to this site establishing a tradition of daily workship.establishing a tradition of daily workship.

The Abbey has been the coronation church since The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 1066 and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs.monarchs.

8. Westminster Abbey (II)8. Westminster Abbey (II) You can find the tombs of Charles You can find the tombs of Charles

Darwin, Isaac Newton or David Darwin, Isaac Newton or David Livingstone.Livingstone.

In the Poets’ Corner Jane Austen, In the Poets’ Corner Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Handel or T.S. Elliot are Shakespeare, Handel or T.S. Elliot are honoredhonored

9. Buckingham Palace (I)9. Buckingham Palace (I) Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and

London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. world today.

During the summer, visitors can tour the 19 State During the summer, visitors can tour the 19 State Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These Rooms, which form the heart of the Palace. These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.

9. Buckingham Palace (II)9. Buckingham Palace (II) Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting is the Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting is the

process involving a new guard exchanging duty process involving a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard.with the old guard.

The Guard that looks after Buckingham Palace is The Guard that looks after Buckingham Palace is called The Queen's Guard and is divided into two called The Queen's Guard and is divided into two Detachments: Detachments: the Buckingham Palace Detachment (responsible for the Buckingham Palace Detachment (responsible for

guarding Buckingham Palace)guarding Buckingham Palace) the St James's Palace Detachment (responsible for the St James's Palace Detachment (responsible for

guarding St James's Palace).guarding St James's Palace). All the guards taking part in the ceremony are All the guards taking part in the ceremony are

dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats, dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats, and the ceremony is set to music.and the ceremony is set to music.

10. Houses of Parliament (I)10. Houses of Parliament (I) The Palace of Westminster is the meeting The Palace of Westminster is the meeting

place of the House of Commons and the place of the House of Commons and the Houses of Lords, the two houses of the Houses of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the UK.Parliament of the UK.

It lies on the Middlesex bank of the River It lies on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.central London.

After being the primary London residence After being the primary London residence of the Kings of England, it served as the of the Kings of England, it served as the home of Parliament which had been home of Parliament which had been meeting there since the 13th century, and meeting there since the 13th century, and the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice. Sir the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice. Sir William Wallace was judged here.William Wallace was judged here.

10. Houses of Parliament (II)10. Houses of Parliament (II) The Clock Tower was built by Charles The Clock Tower was built by Charles

Berry in 1858.Berry in 1858. Inside the Clock Tower (320 ft=98 m) you Inside the Clock Tower (320 ft=98 m) you

can find the most famous clock face and can find the most famous clock face and chimes in the world, Big Ben which is the chimes in the world, Big Ben which is the name of the biggest bell (13.5 tons)name of the biggest bell (13.5 tons)

11. Trafalgar Square11. Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is home to Trafalgar Square is home to

Nelson's Column, iconic Nelson's Column, iconic stone lions, the famous stone lions, the famous Fourth Plinth and a lot of Fourth Plinth and a lot of pigeons.pigeons.

It's a must-see destination It's a must-see destination for visitors to London. You'll for visitors to London. You'll often find cultural events, often find cultural events, performances, shows and performances, shows and other special activities other special activities going on in the square by going on in the square by the fountains. the fountains.

At Christmas you'll find the At Christmas you'll find the biggest Christmas tree in biggest Christmas tree in London, an annual gift from London, an annual gift from the city of Oslo.the city of Oslo.

12. Royal Observatory of 12. Royal Observatory of GreenwichGreenwich The Greenwich Meridian Line, Longitude 0°, is the The Greenwich Meridian Line, Longitude 0°, is the

centre of world time, defined by transit centre of world time, defined by transit instrument and line across the Royal Observatory instrument and line across the Royal Observatory courtyard.courtyard.

Endorsed by international agreement in 1884 as Endorsed by international agreement in 1884 as the Prime Meridian of the world, it attracts visitors the Prime Meridian of the world, it attracts visitors from around the globe to stand astride the line from around the globe to stand astride the line that divides East and West. that divides East and West.

You can see the 17th century rooms occupied by You can see the 17th century rooms occupied by the first Astronomer Royal, the observation room the first Astronomer Royal, the observation room with its early Tompion clocks and displays on the with its early Tompion clocks and displays on the development of improved navigation at sea that development of improved navigation at sea that led to Britain’s leadership in world exploration led to Britain’s leadership in world exploration and trade for several centuries.and trade for several centuries.

13. London Eye13. London Eye The London Eye is a giant The London Eye is a giant

Ferris wheel situated on the Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames. banks of the River Thames. The entire structure is 443 ft The entire structure is 443 ft (135 m) tall and the wheel (135 m) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394 ft (120 has a diameter of 394 ft (120 m).m).

It is the tallest Ferris wheel in It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the paid tourist attraction in the UK, visited by over 3.5 UK, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.million people annually.

You can see 40 km in all You can see 40 km in all directions.directions.

14. Covent Garden14. Covent Garden Covent Garden is a world famous district, Covent Garden is a world famous district,

unequalled in its mix of shops, restaurants, unequalled in its mix of shops, restaurants, history, entertainment and culture. history, entertainment and culture.

In the 1600’s, Covent Garden was a fruit In the 1600’s, Covent Garden was a fruit and flower market but now you can buy and flower market but now you can buy clothes and antiques there, visit the cafes clothes and antiques there, visit the cafes and bars or see circus and street and bars or see circus and street performances.performances.

15. Parks (I)15. Parks (I) The most famous parks, near central London, The most famous parks, near central London,

are Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and St James’s are Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and St James’s Park. They are all royal parks.Park. They are all royal parks.

In Hyde Park you can find Speakers’ Corner. In Hyde Park you can find Speakers’ Corner. Every Sunday since 1866 a range of different Every Sunday since 1866 a range of different

speakers gather at Speaker's Corner to air speakers gather at Speaker's Corner to air their views and the tradition continues today. their views and the tradition continues today.

Speaker's Corner is situated in the top right Speaker's Corner is situated in the top right hand corner of Hyde Park opposite Marble hand corner of Hyde Park opposite Marble Arch. Arch.

15. Parks (II)15. Parks (II) Many famous figures have spoken at Many famous figures have spoken at

Speaker's Corner including Karl Marx, Speaker's Corner including Karl Marx, Lenin, William Morris, George Orwell and Lenin, William Morris, George Orwell and Lord Soper.Lord Soper.

Regent’s Park is very beautiful. It is home Regent’s Park is very beautiful. It is home to the London Zoo. There is an open-air to the London Zoo. There is an open-air theatre there. You can watch theatre there. You can watch Shakespeare’s plays there in summer.Shakespeare’s plays there in summer.