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«London is the capital of Great Britain»
LONDON IS THE CAPITAL OF GREAT BRITAIN
Some facts about London
London Tower Bridge
is one of London's famous bridges and one of many must-see landmarks in London with a glass floor and modern exhibitions it is a must visit .
BIG BEN
is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg
LONDON EYE
is centrally located in the heart of the capital, gracefully rotating over the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, commonly known as the Houses of Parliament
Fish and Chips Shop
is a form of restaurant that specializes in selling fish and chips. Usually, fish and chip shops provide takeaway service, although some have seating facilities. Variations on the name include fish bar, fish shop and chip shop
London Double-Decker s
are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom and are world famous.
They have become a national symbol of England and United Kingdom
London Black Cabs
(so-called, despite being of various colours and advertising designs) are specially constructed vehicles designed to conform to the standards set out in the Conditions of Fitness. London taxi drivers are licensed and must have passed an extensive training course
Piccadilly Circus
is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was installed here at the end of the nineteenth century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square.
Scotland Yard
is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London. To most people, its name immediately brings to mind the picture of a helmeted police-constable - that familiar figure of the London scene and trusty helper of every traveller from overseas .
The red telephone box
is a telephoned kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom