Famous places

17,11,2014

Palace of Westminster

Place of meetings of both Houses of Parliament of the United Kingdom. The oldest existing part of the palace today. One of the most famous part of the palace is the clock tower, located famous tourist attraction, the clock and bell Big Ben. Palace contains over 1,000 rooms, of which the most important are meeting the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also features meeting rooms committees, libraries, halls, dining rooms, bars and gyms. It is the site of important state ceremonies, including the opening session of parliament.

10,11,2014

Stonhenge

One of the most famous European megalithic monuments, dating from the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. Probably was associated with the cult of the moon and the sun. Is composed of earthworks surrounding a large group of standing stones.

3,11,2014

Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress

Known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. In its history, the building was a fortress, prison, palace, and even served as a zoo. The building is guarded by a characteristically dressed guards, called Yeomen Warders, and popularly "beefeaterami". The symbol of the Tower are ravens. Popular legend has it that as long as towers Tower ravens will live so long will last the British Empire.



27.10.2014
Buckingham Palace is the world's largest royal palace. 

The palace was built in 1703 as the residence of the Duke of Buckingham town.

For the British palace is the symbol of Great Britain.

In the days when the Queen is in the palace, waving over it the only one flag - the banner of the king.

From April to July, every day at 11:30 am held at the palace ceremonial changing of the guard.

Currently a part of the palace, including a beautiful garden, is made ​​available to the public. It can be visited in August and September, during the holidays queen.

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20,10.2014
LONDON EYE

It is the world's largest observation wheel. Located on the River Thames. This gigantic structure allows panoramic views of London for a distance up to 48 km. The wheel has 32 capsules, each of which can accommodate 25 people. The whole turn of the wheel takes approximately 30 minutes.

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6.10.2014
TOWER BRIDGE 
It is a bascule bridge which is located in London.
His history it started in 1872 and the architekt was Horace Jones who applied the fashionable design :steel frame encased in stone in neo-gothic style.
It was completed in 1894.
A characteristic feature od the bridge there are two towers connected at the top of two piers.
It is one of the most amous place in UK .

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