St Paul's Cathedral

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Задание 1. Прочитайте и письменно переведите текст “London - Tourist Attractions and Places to See.” по ссылке: http://www.english-online.at/geography/london/london-sights-and-tourist-attractions.htm

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the most famous of London’s many royal palaces. Constructed in the 18th century, it is located at the end of the Mall, one of London’s broadest roads. The Queen and her family live in a part of the palace. Other parts can be visited by tourists. The Changing of the Guard is a ceremony that takes place every day.

Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The fortress consists of several buildings around a central tower. It is situated on the northern bank of the River Thames. For many centuries the Tower of London served as a prison. Among the most famous prisoners were the explorer Sir Walter Raleigh and Anne Boleyn, one of Henry VIII’s wives who was beheaded there. Today visitors are able to see the Crown Jewels of England which were originally protected by Beefeaters and the Tower’s ravens.

Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge, near the Tower of London, may be London’s most impressive landmark. The bridge is over a hundred years old and can be raised to let ships pass through. The two towers and the walkway that connects them give visitors a great view of London.

St Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral was rebuilt in the 17th century by the great English architect Sir Christopher Wren after the original building had been destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. It has the largest dome in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is located near the Houses of Parliament. Since its construction by William the Conqueror in 1066 almost all of the country’s kings and queens have been crowned there. Monarchs and famous people are buried in the abbey. Among them are Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton.

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