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an exciting and pulsating metropolis at the new millennium
a melting pot or both people and culture and a fascinating city of diverse
contrasts
the precious jewel of the British crop who love historic sites
and cultural treasures
the City of London contains the top
an historic landmark with a remarkable history a mighty medieval fortress
with 13 tars
brought its nine hundred years but %ah has served many functions
from the Middle Ages it was a heavily fortified prison
dating back to two times the beefeaters stand guard over the crown jewels
and also assist the holds a tourists who visit the tolerable
close to the original main gate is the watery entrants have the famous street
is gate
through which many prisoners first into the towers much-feared
dungeons the the
the towers Ravens are protected by Royal edict
as an ancient legend has it but the Tar will survive for just as long as the
Ravens remain within its walls
it was here but some of the most important members of the British royal
family were imprisoned
and executed the most famous victim with those cruel times was an belief
each other times has its own history beach is connected to the other by way
of a massive walls
for together they form an eternal building
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after the medieval some Paul's Cathedral was destroyed by a devastating fire in
1666
Christopher Wren was ordered to rebuild it with the dome
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during the thirty-six years if its construction its design was frequently
altered until finally a wonderful masterpiece have church
architecture was created
and the cathedral provides a magnificent view across London top
the monument this the city's tallest freestanding stone column
as a reminder of the great fire in London the destroyed 450 serve the city
in four days and nights more than thirteen thousand buildings were
destroyed
the the monument was built on the site at the bakery in which the fire began
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Westminster was originally London's second city
an additional center of power along with the City of London
district inspired by the construction and Westminster Abbey
the Abbey has witnessed the crowning and eventual interment
love every English monarch do it was originally built as a Norman church
as London's oldest and most important church Westminster Cathedral
is different to the Anne it is a Catholic Church
that was reestablished three hundred years after the Reformation
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basilica the dramatic my Zen time design the red brick facade green domes
and a panoramic company
its interior is extremely colorful various shades of marble
shining gold mosaics it features more than 100 types of model from all over
the world
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located on the banks of the River Thames is the neo-gothic Palace of Westminster
this splendid buildings served as a residence for the monarchy
right up until the reign of King Henry the 8th
it was once destroyed by fire but was rebuilt on
since 1547 has been the Sea to the English Parliament
the House of Lords and the House of Commons
Big Ben dates back to 1859
and is one of London's most famous landmarks on
tar derived its name from its 13 Tom Bell
when Parliament is in session 11 shines in the dark
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the all-district have some james's full love historic job
includes the Regals and James Park that is now open to the general public
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henry the eighth ordered that this form a swamp land to be drained
so that his French garden designers could create a marvelous Royal Park
and enclosures for deer
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close to the park is the famous Horse Guards Parade
just one of the sites have London's Daily changing of the guards
only black horses take part
dressed in their blood red jackets and shining golden helmets
the guards are a truly impressive sights
under the watchful eye have mounted policeman the soldiers make their way to
Buckingham Palace
a fine old traditional
since the reign of Queen Victoria buckingham palace has served as london's
royal residence
the official living quarters and administrative offices
of today's royal household there
garden mulberry trees once grew here and the Duke of Buckingham subsequently
added
a simple brick built residents
around sixty years later George the second purchase this site for his wife
George the fourth eventually began to design an extensive
palace complex
today's front facade was originally the rear of the palace
building contains six hundred rooms and one thousand Windows
it was built a great experience and calls to financial scandal
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the Royal Maskell contains the horses and carriages
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ceremonial horses are trained here
this exquisitely gilded fairy tale like carriage
is a remarkable focal point
it's the famous carriage that has been used to transport numerous English
monarchs to the coronation
in Westminster Abbey
there around seventy historical carriages land are supplied carriages
within the large courtyards and holes at the Royal Mews
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in the middle of the 19th century architect John Nash design Trafalgar
Square
as a large public area
in its center is a 56 me too high column
in almería Admiral Lord Nelson who defeated napoleon's fleet in 1805
at the Battle of Trafalgar
once the location at the Royal stables this is now plays a huge fountains and
ever hungry patrons square also contains the church of Saint Martin's in the
fields
and a museum
has always been a popular location for political demonstrations
thousands congregate here on New Year's Eve
to welcome in the new year
the National Gallery in the northern section of the square contains more than
2,000 works of arts
is one of the largest art collections in the world
the churches and Martin in the Fields contains the mortal remains of several
famous people
good Piccadilly Circus
is at the heart of this lively city with its theaters bars and restaurants
and constant flow of traffic
in the evening in abundance and neon signs illuminated London's Piccadilly
a central attraction for the millions of tourists who come here
each year
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Leicester Square is part of Soho has been the city's most popular
entertainment district
since the 17th century
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it features large cinemas and the latest films as well as gambling casinos and
all kinds of attractions
paralyzes nocturnal entertainment
so who also has its naughty side with exotic reviews
striptease and peep shows
China Tom features archer's a telephone booths
the crown by Google I cruise your Chinese supermarkets and exotic
restaurants
proven well into the night
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now one of London's busiest areas extremely popular with both londoners
and tourists alike
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once a lively fruit & vegetable markets
and today a place in shops bristles and street in today
both concerts and mechanical cabaret a very popular attractions here
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contains a variety of alternative shops from natural cosmetics
to homeopathic medicines and vegetarian food
to simple clothing don't
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London is famous for its vast ranges theaters and musicals
the West End contains a truly historic collections
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Camden Market has become increasingly popular crowded chaotic and
multicultural who love cool
on the latest fashions
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it is here that extravagant designer shoes and clothing is old
before they launched on to the mass market place it's also popular for a
tattoo or two
weekends a frenetic here the area's shops pubs and restaurants
always crowd
this is a place in the unusual
love arts and crafts second-hand goods and valuable antiques
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Camden Lock is a locked gate
close to the market from here the Regent's Canal travels to London's
Docklands
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those who travel on the canals must also operates the locks
but it's a worthwhile experience and a good way to travel across London
the Regent's Canal features both ships from Camden Lock to Little Venice
relaxing adventure no hustle and bustle
in 1820 this canal connected the Grand Junction canal in the West
with London's docks in the east designed by architect John Nash
the original route through Regents Park was redirected now the canal travels
along side the park
the journey travels past various exclusive properties
the canal banks are ideal for a leisurely stroll
the canal contains a growing number of houseboats the green Suazo the park
begin here
it's a popular area with one and all
serious side canals appear
it's difficult to believe that this tranquil setting is located in the
middle in London
the boat gradually reaches its final destination little less
a small canal basin with romantic with the banks
close to for the locks
relaxing area with tiny cafes and restaurants on both keys
and boats
dreamy area lives up to its name
speed do the fishery part of central London
in 1820 kensington was but a tiny village
and Hyde Park was a royal hunting wrong
Victoria Station the main station for the Southern roots was built
during the reign of Queen Victoria junction in both trains
and buses
yo in the middle of the 19th century
the new speakers at the age transformed the customary brick stone design
modern traffic regulations were introduced
the still in force today
building design became more functional massive structures have steel mark the
birth of a new era
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the River Thames as always influenced life in London the Millennium Bridge
is the city's most recent bridge and the 60 to span the river
Shakespeare's Globe a modern reconstruction at the circular Globe
Theatre
has been built on almost the exact size of the original building
the new see is it was based on the original design to
Syria features natural light a modest stage
and simple scenery
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numerous old lanes and buildings follow the course of the River Thames
atmospheric reminder of a bygone times
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in a small inlet close to London Bridge
is a clever replica sufferance is Derick ship
once featured in a motion picture the
so the cathedral was founded in the 12th century as a monastery church
the battleship
HMS Belfast is now floating museum
and Tower Bridge is not only a famous landmark
but also one of the city's most striking sights
a fascinating masterpiece a Victorian architecture
on each side there a gothic towers the connected via
catwalk for pedestrians up until 1976
the lower main bridge was operated by a steam engine
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and think sightseeing trips and bark from Westminster pier
in the shadow with Big Ben the journey travels down river to Greenwich
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beneath the impressive Tower Bridge passed reg P A and the classical facade
at the Royal Naval College
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next the Millennium Dome a modern eye-catching structure
did measures 320 meters in diameter
did its center it is 50 meters tall it spun glass roof
is supported by 12 ninety me too high columns
and then another gigantic complex the Thames flood barrier if the tide is
excessive for the threat to London
a total of 10 lakhs can be operated to avert a possible disaster
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the docklands train is a new addition
travels through this newly built area: that was once the site at London's all
docks
as the docs became redundant its huge warehouses
lay empty for several years but today
it features an imaginative array of splendid architecture
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a passageway leads beneath the Thames from the docklands train terminal to
Greenwich
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the sightseeing boats also stop here and the majestic clipper the Cutty Sark
is on display by the pier did once won the annual
ocean-going China to London race
drainage is an elegant area with numerous restaurants pubs
bookshops markets and antique shops
the top of the hill in Greenwich Park is a popular destination
as it not only provides an extensive you with the River Thames
but it's also the home of the world-famous Greenwich Observatory
do it's here that the zero meridian about global chronology can be visited
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but is also a popular feeding ground for the local squirrels
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the highlighter many Holiday Inn London must be the largest Ferris wheel in the
world
the London Eye I'm
situated on the banks of the Thames it rises high into the sky
opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Bear
it was built for the new millennium
technical masterpiece
this the former Center the largest empire in the world
is still the city of superlatives that attracts millions of visitors each year
exciting both day and night London
a modern city with age-old traditions and a long and colorful history
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