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Sightseeing in London Auken Aitolkyn

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London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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There are many places of interest in the city: * Trafalgar Square *The Houses of Parliament *The Tower of London *Big Ben *Buckingham Palace *Westminster Abbey

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THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT This World Heritage site has been in continuous use since the 11th century, as a royal palace and now as the centre of British Government.

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BIG BEN Big Ben, a top tourist attraction, is not the clock-tower but the Great Bell inside the tower that has struck every hour since 1859. It takes its name from the man who first ordered the bell, Sir Benjamin Hall.

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THE TOWER OF LONDON In its long history, this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site served as a stronghold as well as a royal palace, a prison and place of execution, a royal mint and treasure vault, an observatory, and for five centuries a private zoo.

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TOWER BRIDGE You can enjoy the view from the fully accessible high- level walkways and visit the Victorian engine rooms which are home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge lifts.

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs.

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ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL It is one of the most spectacular cathedral's in the world. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The twin Baroque towers and magnificent 365-foot dome of St. Paul's are a masterpiece of English architecture. If you're up to it, be sure to walk the stairs with their spectacular views of the dome's interior, including the Whispering Gallery.

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THE LONDON EYE Built to mark London's millennium celebrations in 2000, the London Eye is Europe's largest observation wheel. Its glass capsules offer the most spectacular views of the city as you embark on a circular tour rising 443 feet above the Thames.

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE Buckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II. If you're wondering whether the Queen is in, look at the flagpole atop the building: if the royal standard is flying day and night, she's at home.

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THE BRITISH MUSEUM Established in 1753, the British Museum in London is a museum of human history and culture. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world.

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THE NATIONAL GALLERY The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world. From the Middle Ages to the early 20th century it includes work by Botticelli, Turner, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Leonardo de Vinci.

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THE LONDON MILLENNIUM BRIDGE Opened in 2000, the London Millennium footbridge is an ultramodern steel suspension bridge that links the Southbank to the City of London.

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TRAFALGAR SQUARE Trafalgar Square is a large city square commemorating Lord Nelson’s victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The central monument is a single tall column with the figure of Nelson.

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COVENT GARDEN Covent Garden is a world-famous district with a great mix of shops, restaurants, entertainment and culture.

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