London`s landmarksVersión en línea 9th grade por Vika 1 St.Paul’s Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral in London. One of the symbols of the city and the Church of England in general. It is the residence of the Bishop of London. It figures prominently in many major cultural and religious events. 2 Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is located in the heart of London. It serves as the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. The palace has a long and eventful history. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. 3 British Museum The British Museum is the leading museum in the United Kingdom in London, and one of the largest museums in the world. Admission to the museum is free. The British Museum is unique in bringing together under one roof the cultures of the world, spanning continents and oceans. No other museum is responsible for collections of the same depth and breadth, beauty and significance. 4 Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a public square in the Central London. Nelson's Column is located in the center of the square, surrounded by fountains and four monumental bronze lions. At the top of the column is a statue of Horatio Nelson, who commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. 5 Houses of Parliament and Big Ben The Houses of Parliament is a building on the north bank of the River Thames where the British Parliament meets. It situated near the Trafalgar Square. The palace is the property of the Crown. Big Ben is a tower clock known for its accuracy and for its massive hour bell. Big Ben is a British cultural icon. 6 Tower of London Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, a royal mint and a public records office. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames. 7 Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is a drawbridge in central London over the River Thames, near the Tower of London. Opened in 1894, the bridge is one of the symbols of London and the United Kingdom. 8 Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is a Gothic abbey church in London. Westminster Abbey is the most famous church in the UK noted for its royal weddings, coronations, and burials. The Gothic Westminster Abbey, a working church, continues to be used as a place of daily worship. 9 The Gherkin The Gherkin, officially is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district. It was opened in April 2004. The Gherkin is a private office building, which is home to several large businesses. 10 Hyde Park Hyde Park is a Royal Park in central London. Hyde Park is one of the world's most famous parks. Known not just for its landscape and history but also as a cradle of free speech. Whatever you enjoy – from a high energy rock concert, to a ride down Rotten Row, browsing in The Royal Parks' first ever Shop, to relaxing in a deck chair – you can do it in Hyde Park.
