Trafalgar Square Is One of The Largest in London and Was Constructed Mostly in 1830 by John Nash. at The

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London is the capital of England. Its the most beautiful place in this country.

The most interesting attractions in London are: Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, The Tower of London, The British Museum, Tate Gallery of Modern Art, National Gallery, The Victoria & Albert Museum etc. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch located in the City of Westminster. Today, Buckingham Palace is not only Queen's weekday home but workplace for Duke of York. There are also offices of the Royal Household in the Palace and workplace for 450 people. The EDF Energy London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel, with 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes, and holding up to 25 people. Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. This suspension bridge was build over the River Thames. The bridge contains two towers and two horizontal walkways that tie the towers together. The roadway can be raised when big ships have to pass through. Trafalgar Square is one of the largest in London and was constructed mostly in 1830 by John Nash. At the centre of the square a column was erected to commemorate Admiral Nelson who died in 1805 at the victorious battle of Trafalgar against Napoleon. The column is 50m high. the Tower of London is most famously known as a prison and execution site for high-profile criminals, usually accused of high treason. The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Tate Modern is the national repository for international modern art in the capital. The building was transformed from an old power station by Swiss architect at a cost of 130 million pounds. National Gallery is located on the north side of Trafalgar Square. It was founded in 1834 and it is one of the greatest art collections in the world. The gallery contains more than 2,300 paintings - all of which are owned by the British public. The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Prince Consort. Houses of Parliament .The Palace itself is one of Londons most spectacular buildings, especially when lit up at night and is well worth a visit. It has over 1,000 rooms, 100 staircases and over 2 miles of passages. Situated in Docklands, the Millenium Dome is one of Londons most recognisable and controversial landmarks. It is a dome-shaped white marquee supported by twelve towers and is the worlds largest singleroof structure. In the heart of central Londons busiest shopping district lies Oxford Street. For 500 years up until the late 18th century Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Street, a name that struck fear into the hearts of condemned prisoners of the time. Piccadilly Circus is Londons answer to New Yorks Times Square. Ablaze with neon advertisments, noise and traffic, Piccadilly Circus is a popular meeting place for all and sundry. The present St Pauls Cathedral was completed in 1708 and was perhaps Sir Christopher Wrens most famous architectural gift to the city of London. St Pauls has played host to the funerals of some of Britains most influential historical figures: Churchill, Nelson and the Duke of Wellington have all been commemorated there.

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