Достопримечательности Великобритании

Great Britain

Ковалева Г.И., преподаватель ОБПОУ «Дмитриевский сельскохозяйственный техникум»

Stonehenge

Стоунхенд ж

Stonehenge (Стоунхендж) is a prehistoric monument located in the English country of Wiltshire (Уилтшир), about 13 kilometres nortn of Salisbury(Солсбери). One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.

Big Ben

Биг Бен

Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. It celebrated its 150 th annivesary in May The tower is 96.3 metres high ( roughly 16 stories)

Tower Bridge

Тауэрский мост

Tower Bridge is a beatiful monument in London, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London.

Buckingham Palace

Букингемский дворец

Buckingham Palace is the London home and primary residence of the British monarch. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. Buckingham Palace is the Queens official London residence and is used to receive and entertain guests on state, ceremonial and official occasions for the Royal Family. The Palace is located between The Green Park, Hyde Park and St. James’s Park. Buckingham Palace’s 19 state rooms, ballroom and gardens are open to visitors during August and September.

Bloody Tower

Кровавая башня

The Bloody Tower was built by King Henry III between The Bloody Tower was originally named the Garden Tower. But was given this nickname from the murderous events which were believed to have occurred in the building. It is believed to first derive its name from the suicide in it of Henry Percy. It was then believed to be the scene of the murder of the two little Princes in the Tower – Edward V and his brother the Duke of York. Finally it was believed that Henry VI also met his death here. Others who suffered imprisonment or death in the Bloody Tower included: Henry Percy died there in mysterious circumstances in 1585; Hanging Judge Jeffreys, Sir Thomas Overbury, poet and many others. 

The London Eye

Лондонский глаз

The London Eye is a giant 135-metre tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. The London Eye is located on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. 

Windsor Castle

Виндзорский замок

Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror, and since the time of Henry I it has been used by a succession of monarchs. The castle includes the 15th-century St George's Chapel (капелла св. Георгия). More than five hundred people live and work in Windsor, making it the largest inhabited castle in the world. 

The British Museum

Британский музей

British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present 

Kensington Palace

Кенсингтонский дворец

Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century. Kensington Palace is also used on an unofficial basis by Prince Harry, as well as his cousin Zara Phillips. It was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales (until her death in 1997). 

Эдинбургский замок  

  Edinburgh Castle  

An ancient fortress on the Castle rock in the center of the Scottish capital — Edinburgh. Until recently, he was at the disposal of the British Ministry of defense. The castle is open to the public and is Edinburgh's main tourist attraction.

Йо́ркский собо́р

  York Minster  

Gothic Cathedral in the English city of York, which challenges the Cologne Cathedral title of the largest medieval temple in Northern Europe. Here is the chair of the Archbishop of York-the highest Prelate of the Anglican Church after the Archbishop of Canterbury.The Cathedral stands on the spot where king Edwin of Northumbria was baptized. Construction began in 1220 and lasted 250 years. The consecration of the Church took place in 1472. The Cathedral is famous for the largest stained glass Windows of medieval Europe.

Финга́лова пеще́ра

  Fingal’s Cave  

The famous sea cave, washed in the rock by sea water, on the island of Staffa, part of the group Of the inner Hebrides. The wall is composed of vertical hexagonal basalt columns with a depth of 69 meters and a height of 20 meters. It is part of the Scottish reserve of the same name. The length of the Fingal cave is 113 m, the maximum width of its entrance is 16.5 m..[1] Fingarova the cave is located 32 km away from the town of Tobermory.In Gaelic, the cave is called Uamh-Binn, which ca n be translated as "cave of melodies".

Хайгейтское кладбище

  Highgate Cemetery

The famous sea cave, washed in the rock by sea water, on the island of Staffa, part of the group Of the inner Hebrides. The wall is composed of vertical hexagonal basalt columns with a depth of 69 meters and a height of 20 meters. It is part of the Scottish reserve of the same name. The length of the Fingal cave is 113 m, the maximum width of its entrance is 16.5 m..[1] Fingarova the cave is located 32 km away from the town of Tobermory.In Gaelic, the cave is called Uamh-Binn, which can be translated as "cave of melodies".

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