Учу Английский's video: Sightseeing tour in London

@Учу Английский Sightseeing tour in London London is the capital of the United Kingdom. More than 8 million people live there. The city is situated on the river Thames. London has a lot of places of interest. Tower Bridge is a symbol of London. There are two towers in the bridge. Two parts of the bridge are lifted to allow ships to move up the Thames. The Tower of London The Tower was once a palace, a fortress, a prison, and a zoo. Now it is a historical museum. The place consists of 20 towers. Guardians in special uniforms can tell interesting stories about the history of the city. Westminster Palace or the Houses of Parliament It is the seat of the British government. There are two chambers – the House of Commons and the House of Lords. In one of the towers there is famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England. Buckingham Palace. It is the official Royal residence. It contains 600 rooms. It is like a small town. On the top of the palace there is a flag. If it is down it means the queen is not at home. The ceremony of changing the Guard is very attractive. Trafalgar Square It connects three main streets. The square was named after the Naval Battle of Trafalgar. There is a great column with a granite monument to Admiral Nelson. National Gallery It has a fine collection of European paintings. It comprises only some 2000 works. But they are so valuable. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the biggest English church. The architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren. It’s the burial place of famous personalities of Great Britain. There are graves of Christopher Wren, Admiral Nelson, artist Henry Moor and others. Another famous church is Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is a place where all kings and queens were crowned and Royal wedding ceremonies took place. Many great people are buried there: Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare, Charles Darwin, Isaak Newton, Bernard Show, Lord Byron, Walter Scott and many others. London Eye London Eye is the biggest wheel in Britain. It is 135m high. There is a wonderful view from it. It has 32 cabins for 25 people each. It takes 30 minutes to climb into the sky. The Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre is one of the oldest in London, built in 1599. William Shakespeare was one of its founders. Many of William Shakespeare’s plays were first performed here. Madam Tussaud’s Museum Madam Tussaud’s Museum is the most popular and talked about wax museum in the world. There are wax models of the famous and infamous, both living and dead from every walk of life. The wax figures are standing and sitting, and sometimes even moving and talking. London is also famous for its beautiful parks. Regent’s Park was originally a royal hunting forest. Regent’s Park is the home of London Zoo. Hyde Park is the most democratic park in the world, as anyone can say anything he likes there. St. Jame’s Park has a large lake with an island in the middle. It’s famous for the variety of ducks and geese and other birds, which live on the lake. London is home to the world’s most famous tourist attractions. Welcome to London!