LONDON ondon is the capital of Create Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre.
It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest eity in Europe. its population is abe million 8men.
London is one of the oldest
Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other and seem to belong to different towns and epochs.
and most interesting cities in the world.
The heart of Lon on is e City, its finaneaal and business centre, Numerous banks, offices and-fioms are ated there, including he Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey. Few pewe live here, but ver a million people come to the City to work. There are some famow ancient buildings within the City, Perhaps the most sthiking- of them is St Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches, It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren, The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Now it is a museum.
Westminster is the historic, the governmental part of London.
Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain.
Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned here, Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin,
Chaucer, Dickens, Teasyson Kipling, etc.
Across the road faumstrinster Abbe, Westminster Palace, or the Houses of
Parliament, the scat Pritish Parharsess The Clock Tower of the Houses of
Parliament is famous fo, its beg hour bell, keiws as "Big Ben".
Buckingham Palace is thficial residence the Queer K4
The West End is the neest and most bea tiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. There are splendid houses and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.
Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of
Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 180S. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the uare.…
On the morth side of_a algar Square the National Gallery and the National