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WELCOME TO LONDON

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London is situated on The River Thames, which divides London into two parts: the East End and the West End Its population is about 7 million people It is a big port and most important commercial and cultural centre The West End – the centre of London

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Places of Interest in London Big Ben Tower Bridge Buckingham Palace The Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey St. Paul’s Cathedral The Tower of London

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Big Ben Possibly the most famous clock face and chimes in the world, Big Ben is actually the name of the biggest bell (13.5 tons) inside The Clock Tower which forms part of the Houses of Parliament.

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Tower Bridge V isitors can get inside the bridge to find one of London's most unusual and exciting attractions . V ideo presentations and interactive computers are used to bring the bridge to life.

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Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the place where British kings and queens live when they are in London.

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The Houses of Parliament Home of the British Government, the building is actually called the Palace of Westminster, but is more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament .

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Westminster Abbey It is a n architectural masterpiece and a symbol of England. It has been the setting for every coronation since 1066 and for other royal occasions. Today it is still a church . G reat events in the life of the nation are celebrated there . Many kings and queens and some famous English people are buried here.

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St. Paul’s Cathedral It is the most impressive church in London. Many famous persons are buried in the Cathedral.

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The Tower of London The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous buildings, and now welcomes two million visitors each year. I t has been a palace, a prison, a royal mint and even a zoo! Now it is a museum, home to the Crown Jewels and the legendary ravens.

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