2. BIG BAN
The Clock Tower of the
Palace of Westminster,
known as the Big Ben, is
one of London's most
famous landmarks. At the
time the tower was built in
1858 its clock was the
largest in the world.
The name Big Ben
actually refers to the
clock's hour bell, the
largest of the clock's five
bells. The other four are
used as quarter bells.
3. LONDON EYE
London Eye, a giant
observation wheel located
in the Jubilee Gardens on
the South Bank. The 135
meter (443ft) tall structure
was built as part of
London's millennium
celebration.
Many famous landmarks
are clearly visible,
including Buckingham
Palace, St. Paul's
Cathedral and the Houses
of Parliament. On a clear
day you can see as far as
4. THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
The Houses of Parliament, also
known as the Palace of
Westminster is the seat of
Britain's two parliamentary
houses, the House of Lords and
the House of Commons.
In the middle of the 11th
century, King Edward the
Confessor had moved his court
to the Palace of Westminster,
situated on a central site near
the river Thames.
In 1265 a parliament was
created with two houses: the
Lords and the Commons.
5. TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Trafalgar Square, the
largest square in
London, is often
considered the heart of
London. Ever since the
Middle Ages, Trafalgar
Square has been a
central meeting place. At
the middle of the square
stands a tall column, a
monument honoring
admiral Nelson.
6. ROYAL MEWS
Visitors to Buckingham
Palace can make a side
trip to the Royal Mews,
one of the finest examples
in the world of a working
stable.
The Royal Mews, located
beside Buckingham
Palace, is the
headquarters for the
department of the Royal
Household, which
provides transport by road
via both motorcars and
horse-drawn carriages for
7. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, one of
several palaces owned by
the British Royal family, is
one of the major tourist
attractions in London.
The original building was
constructed as a
countryhouse in 1705 by
the duke of Buckingham,
John Sheffield. King
George III bought the
house in 1761 for his wife
and had it altered by
William Chambers.
8. Marble Arch
Once given a place of honor in front
of Buckingham Palace but later
relegated to Hyde Park,
London's Marble Arch is
modeled after one of Rome's
most famous sights.
Marble arch was designed in
1827
by John Nash as the triumphal
gateway to Buckingham
Palace.At the time John Nash
was an accomplished
architect who was largely
responsible for changing the
architectural face of the city
during the early 19th century
thanks to his work.
