Worksheet: FAMOUS PLACES IN LONDON

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It was created in 1867 in the centre of London. It was built to celebrate the victory of Admiral Nelson. The Nelson Column is 51 meters high. It is protected by four lions made of bronze.

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It was built in 1703.It has been the official royal residence since 1837. It has got more than 600 rooms. It has got a collection of great paintings.

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It was built between 1867 and 1871.It is one of the most famous concert halls in London. It can welcome about 8,000 people.

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It was built in 1076 by William the Conqueror. It was first a medieval fortress. Now, it is a museum where you can see the Jewels of the Crown. Its guards are called the “Beefeaters”.

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It is the most important department store in London. Its Christmas department is world famous. It was founded in 1834. It sells quality and luxury goods.

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It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13^th century in a gothic style. Since William the Conqueror, all the British Kings and Queens have been crowned there. In the past, many kings and queens were buried there, as well as some famous people like Newton or Darwin. It is where Prince William and Kate Middleton got married last April 29^th, 2011.

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It was built between 1886 and 1894 over the river Thames. It is a huge mobile bridge. It is 244 meters long. The two big towers contain the engines to lift the road.

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It was burnt in 1666 and rebuilt between1675 to 1702. It has got a big round roof. It is where Prince Charles and Lady Diana got married.

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It has the shape of a big cucumber. St Mary Axe is a skyscraper in London’s financial district. It was opened in May 2004.

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It was built from 1840 to 1867. It is where the British Parliament is seated. It has got 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases, 11 big halls and 3 big towers. The most famous tower is called Big Ben. Its bell weighs 13.5 tons.

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It is one of the most famous art museums in London. It was built in 1838. It houses a rich collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.

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It is a wax museum in Marylebone Road. It was opened in Baker Street in 1835. It welcomes more than 2.5 million people a year. It has got more than 400 wax figures.

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It is a 135-meter tall giant wheel situated on the banks of River Thames. It is the tallest and the most popular wheel in Europe. Tourists love it! 3.5 million people visit it annually.

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It is the National Museum. It was founded in1753. It is one of the most important museums in the world. It is divided into six departments. It contains a part of the British Library.

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It is the largest park in London. It covers more than 345.95 acres. It was acquired by Henry VIII. It was opened to the public in 1637. You can see squirrels if you are lucky!

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It is the headquarters of Her Majesty’s government and the official residence and office of the Prime Minister. It is situated in the City of Westminster and it one of the most famous address in the world!