by Wiktoria Gniewkowska 5C
If you are thinking seriously about speaking fluent English, you should not miss any opportunity to visit the heart of England - London. This amazing city can uncover a whole new world for you, with many accents and people speaking around you, as well as with so mny wonderful sights to see - it will be a pleasent time spend on practicing English. Find out more about the capital of UK:
1.In 1949 the Big Ben clock was delayed 41 minutes after a flock of birds sat on the directions with minutes.
2.The cost of the Olympic Games in 2012 amounted to over 20 billion dollars.
3.Big Ben, has a total of four discs with a diameter of 7.5 m.
4 British Museum, is one of the most famous museums in its collection exhibits from around the world, from those from the prehistoric period to those from modern times.
5.The Houses of Parliament are officially known as the Palace of Westminster. This makes this famous political landmark the largest palace in the country.
6.Natural History Museum, boasts a collection of the largest and rarest animals in the world. A natural blue whale, a spider of 40 million years and a complete dinosaur skeleton located in a beautiful central gallery lobby.
7.Tower Bridge, connecting the Thames River is the most recognizable symbol of London alongside Big Ben. Its richly decorated Victorian-Gothic facade harmonizes with the Tower of London, located next to the fortress.
8. Madame Tussauds, You can face the most famous personalities in the world. From Shakespeare Pope John Paul II to Lady Gaga - all the influential representatives of the world of show business, sport, politics and royal monarchies meet in one place.
9.The iconic clock tower isnt called Big Ben. One of Londons most famous landmarks operates under a false identity - its real name is simply The Clock Tower. Big Ben is the name of the bell within.
10.Climate in London, In London there is a moderate sea climate under the influence of the warm Gulf Stream.
2.The cost of the Olympic Games in 2012 amounted to over 20 billion dollars.
3.Big Ben, has a total of four discs with a diameter of 7.5 m.
4 British Museum, is one of the most famous museums in its collection exhibits from around the world, from those from the prehistoric period to those from modern times.
5.The Houses of Parliament are officially known as the Palace of Westminster. This makes this famous political landmark the largest palace in the country.
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6.Natural History Museum, boasts a collection of the largest and rarest animals in the world. A natural blue whale, a spider of 40 million years and a complete dinosaur skeleton located in a beautiful central gallery lobby.
7.Tower Bridge, connecting the Thames River is the most recognizable symbol of London alongside Big Ben. Its richly decorated Victorian-Gothic facade harmonizes with the Tower of London, located next to the fortress.
8. Madame Tussauds, You can face the most famous personalities in the world. From Shakespeare Pope John Paul II to Lady Gaga - all the influential representatives of the world of show business, sport, politics and royal monarchies meet in one place.
9.The iconic clock tower isnt called Big Ben. One of Londons most famous landmarks operates under a false identity - its real name is simply The Clock Tower. Big Ben is the name of the bell within.
10.Climate in London, In London there is a moderate sea climate under the influence of the warm Gulf Stream.
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