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    The document lists famous London landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each, including: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, The London Eye, Saint Paul's Cathedral, The British Museum, and 10 Downing Street. It describes when each landmark was built, its notable features, and historical significance.

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    The document lists famous London landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each, including: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, The London Eye, Saint Paul's Cathedral, The British Museum, and 10 Downing Street. It describes when each landmark was built, its notable features, and historical significance.

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    The document lists famous London landmarks and provides brief descriptions of each, including: Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, The London Eye, Saint Paul's Cathedral, The British Museum, and 10 Downing Street. It describes when each landmark was built, its notable features, and historical significance.

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    The Gherkin - Buckingham Palace - Trafalgar Square

    Hall - Hyde Park - The British Museum - The National


    Saint Pauls Cathedral - The Palace of Westminster
    Downing Street - Tower Bridge - The Tower of London

    - Harrods - The Royal Albert


    Gallery - Madame Tussauds - Westminster Abbey - 10,
    - The London Eye.

    DESCRIPTION
    1

    It was created in 1867 in the centre of London. It was built


    to celebrate the victory of Admiral Nelson. The Nelson
    Column is 51 metres high. It is protected by four lions
    made of bronze.

    It was built in 1703.It has been the official royal residence


    since 1837. It has got more than 600 rooms. It has got a
    collection of great paintings.

    It was built between 1867 and 1871.It is one of the most


    famous concert halls in London. It can welcome about
    8,000 people.

    It was built in 1076 by William the Conqueror. It was first a


    medieval fortress. Now, it is a museum where you can
    see the Jewels of the Crown. Its guards are called the
    Beefeaters.

    It is the most important department store in London. Its


    Christmas department is world famous. It was founded in
    1834. It sells quality and luxury goods.

    It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13 th


    century in a gothic style. Since William the Conqueror, all
    the British Kings and Queens have been crowned there. In
    the past, many kings and queens were buried there, as well
    as some famous people like Newton or Darwin. It is where
    Prince William and Kate Middleton got married last April
    29th, 2011.

    It was built between 1886 and 1894 over the river Thames.
    It is a huge mobile bridge. It is 244 metres long. The two
    big towers contain the engines to lift the road.

    It was burnt in 1666 and rebuilt between1675 to 1702. It


    has got a big round roof. It is where Prince Charles and
    Lady Diana got married.

    It has the shape of a big cucumber. St Mary Axe is a


    skyscraper in Londons financial district. It was opened in
    May 2004.

    10

    It was built from 1840 to 1867. It is where the British


    Parliament is seated. It has got 1,100 rooms, 100
    staircases, 11 big halls and 3 big towers. The most famous
    tower is called Big Ben. Its bell weighs 13,5 tons.

    11

    It is one of the most famous art museums in London. It


    was built in 1838. It houses a rich collection of over 2,300
    paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.

    12

    It is a wax museum in Marylebone Road. It was opened in


    Baker Street in 1835. It welcomes more than 2,5 million
    people a year. It has got more than 400 wax figures.

    13

    It is a 135-meter tall giant wheel situated on the banks of


    River Thames. It is the tallest and the most popular wheel in
    Europe. Tourists love it ! 3.5 million people visit it annually.

    14

    It is the National Museum. It was founded in1753. It is one


    of the most important museums in the world. It is divided
    into six departments. It contains a part of the British
    Library.

    15

    It is the largest park in London. It covers more than 345,95


    acres. It was acquired by Henry VIII. It was opened to the
    public in 1637. You can see squirrels if you are lucky !

    16

    It is the headquarters of Her Majestys government and


    the official residence and office of the Prime Minister. It is
    situated in the City of Westminster and it one of the most
    famous address in the world !

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