- Parks are the main attraction of
- London. They occupy the most
- part of the city. There are many
- lawns in the parks where people
- lie or sit about.
- Hyde Park with Speaker’s Corner
- St. James's Park with the Zoo
- Regent’s Park
Royal London - Many places in London are closely connected with the Crown. There are royal palaces, royal parks, road and streets where beautiful ceremonies are held.
The Tower of London - The Tower on the north bank of the Thames
- is the most ancient building of London. It
- was founded in the 11th century by William
- the Conqueror. But each monarch left some
- mark on it. For many centuries it has been a
- fortress, a prison and a royal treasury. Now
- it is a museum of arms and armour, it has
- the Crown Jewels.
- The White Tower was built by William the
- Conqueror, it is the oldest tower.
Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has been the London residence of British monarchs since 1830. When the monarch is in residence ( living in the Palace) the Royal standart is flown from the flagstaff, high above the famous balcony on which members of the royal family appear on special occasions. During the periods of residence, the ceremony of changing the guards takes place in the Palace courtyard. Although the front of the Palace is near the road, at the back the large gardens, with a lake and many fine trees, from a lovely setting for the garden parties and open-air receptions given by the Queen during the summer months.
Windsor Castle - Windsor Castle is the largest castle in Britain. Set on its own Great Park, it was once used as a hunting ground for kings. The castle is dominated by a powerful Round Table and the splendid St. George Chapel, the burial place for many kings and queens.
- The castle was first a simple structure used as a hunting lodge. Then it became a well-appointed royal residence. Since then, it has been a favorite home for royal family, made all the more so by a disastrous fire in 1992. Restoration, funded partly by opening Buckingham Palace to the public, was carried out to the highest standard and the castle is once again a favorite place with royalty and tourists alike.
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