Interesting places in Britain presentation. Presentation for the lesson "Sights of Great Britain"

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The Palace of Westminster The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom-the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, close to the historic Westminster Abbey. The Palace is one of the centers of political life in the United Kingdom.

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St Mary Ax was a medieval parish in London whose name survives on the street it formerly occupied. (Mary Ax Tower, 30 or St. Mary Ax 30, Mary Ax Skyscraper)

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Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction. The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of an archer popularly known as Eros. It is surrounded by several noted buildings.

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Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England. At its center is Nelson's Column. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square. The square is also used for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve.

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Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London

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The London Zoo London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. Today it houses a collection of 755 species of animals, with 16,802 individuals, making it one of the largest collections in the United Kingdom.

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The Regent's Park The Regent's Park is the largest grass area for sports in Central London and offers a wide variety of activities, as well as an Open Air Theatre, the London Zoo and many cafes and restaurants.

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St. James's Park St. James St James's Park is probably the most beautiful of the capital's central parks. Now the most ornamental park in London with good views of Whitehall rooftops, St James's Park a popular place to stroll, feed the ducks or watch the pelicans. Popular in the summer with sunbathing office workers, a band plays throughout the summer. There are a lot of ducks, geese, pelicans and black swans on the lake. The bridge over it gives a view of Buckingham Palace.

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Whitehall Whitehall is a road in Westminster, in London, England The name is taken from the vast Palace of Whitehall that used to occupy the area but which was largely destroyed by fire in 1698. Whitehall was originally a wide road that ran up to the front of the palace. Trafalgar Square was built at its northern extremity in the early 19th century. The streets cover a total distance of about 1 kilometer.

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Buckingham Palace is located opposite Pall Mall and the white, marble and gilded monument to Queen Victoria. Despite the luxury of the palace apartments, where many family treasures are kept, not everyone who lived there was happy. During the summer, the palace is visited by a number of guests who take part in receptions in the royal garden, where there is a lake and waterfalls. The picture of natural nature is complemented by flamingo birds, whose peace is not disturbed even by royal helicopters circling over the garden. Many royal ceremonies begin from here. The royal stables with horses, blankets, a magnificent state carriage painted by the Italian artist Cipriani, and more modern carriages and cars are also open to the public.

Westminster Abbey is one of the most remarkable examples of early English Gothic architecture. The abbey was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1605, on the very spot where the temple stood 500 years ago. The Abbey - as it is popularly called in England, although officially it is called the "Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Westminster" - was built almost entirely in the 13th century, during the reign of King Henry III. English kings were crowned here for over 600 years, and most of them are buried here. The founder of Westminster Abbey is buried in the Chapel of Edward the Confessor, and his grave, which bears the marks of centuries, was, for hundreds of years, a place of pilgrimage.

At first, the royal family lived in the well-protected White Tower, whose walls are up to 15 feet thick. The so-called "Traitor's Gate" leading to the river is reminiscent of the past, when famous prisoners sentenced to death passed in front of it. With the return of the monarchy, the Stuart dynasty revived the original idea of ​​creating a museum to commemorate the military achievements of King and country. Today the Tower, which is no longer a palace or a prison, has retained traditional features, from the clothing of the beefeaters (guard soldiers) to the Tower ceremonies.

The National Gallery was founded by King George IV, who requested that the government acquire a collection of 38 paintings, including six by Hogarth. Today it is the center of world fine art. The museum houses ancient works of art, from recently discovered treasures from the Roman period to copies of the Magna Carta, sculptures of the Pantheon and ancient Egyptian mummies.

The gigantic structure of Stonehenge is a stone mystery in the very center of Europe, as one of the researchers, Dr. Umlmor Trever, called this amazing monument. This ancient structure is located in England. Now archaeologists agree that this architectural monument was erected in three stages between 3500 and 1100. BC. In general, Stonehenge is a structure of 82 five-ton megaliths, 30 stone blocks weighing 25 tons and 5 huge so-called trilithons, stones whose weight reaches 50 tons. Folded stone blocks form arches that once served as a perfect indicator of the cardinal directions.StonehengeEngland,Stonehenge

Queen Victoria's contribution was the construction of the famous British Library, the reading room of the British Museum - a huge cylindrical room with an overhead light, the walls of which are lined with books. The most famous British architect, Sir Norman Foster, cleared the museum's courtyard and covered it with a glass roof, creating an atrium of unprecedented size and beauty. And in the center of this light aquarium there is a round building of the reading room.

The cast iron bridge over the River Severn at Colebrookdale in England is the first structure of its kind in the world. Its graceful proportions are typical of the architectural styles of the 18th century. The bridge itself, however, became a symbol of new, coming times. At that time it was an unheard of bold project, the implementation of which required great ingenuity from its authors. St. Paul's Cathedral in England is a masterpiece created by Sir Christopher Wren. It stands on the same site where other temples previously stood, the last temple being destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. Construction of the present Cathedral building began in 1675, and its last stone was laid in 1710. According to many experts, this is one of the most amazing Renaissance buildings in the world. It should be noted here that in terms of the size of the dome, St. Paul's Cathedral is surpassed only by the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The interior dome of the cathedral is decorated with paintings by Sir James Thornhill. The Cathedral's stunning interior features famous paintings, sculptures and artistic works.

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Great Britain (the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) The work was performed by Mishustin A. 8th grade student, Municipal Educational Institution Secondary School No. 65 teacher Tolpygina E.V. Volgograd

F lag of G reat B ritain

Flag of the Great Britain.

The Royal Arms

Royal coat of arms.

The head of the state – Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II crowning in 1953.

Wedding of princess Elizabeth and the column Edinburgh in 1947.

Queen Elizabeth II on the 80 anniversary in 2006.

Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II on her 80th birthday in 2006. Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Earl of Edinburgh in 1947.

London city

London is the capital of the UK. It’s political, economic and cultural center. London is one of the largest cities in the World and the largest city in Europe. London is one of the oldest and the most interesting cities in the world. London was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It was called Londinium. They built a town on the River Thames.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar, In 1066 the Tower was rebuilt by William the Conqueror.

The Tower of London was used as a fortress, a royal palace, a prison and the King’s Zoo. Now it is a museum where we can see the Crown Jewels and a fine collection of armour. The most beautiful building of the Tower is the White Tower.

The Tower of London is a royal fortress built in the 11th century. London Attractions.

The Tower Bridge

Construction of the bridge started in 1886 and took 8 years, employing 5 major contractors and 432 construction workers. Two massive piers, containing over 70,000 tons of concrete, were sunk into the river bed to support the construction. Over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the towers and walkways. This was then clad in Cornish granite and Portl a nd stone, both to protect the underlying steelwork and to give the bridge a pleasing appearance.

Tower Bridge. London Attractions.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral is the largest Protestant Church in England. The famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren built St. Paul's Cathedral in the 17th century. It took Sir Christopher Wren 35 years. It is a beautiful building with many columns and towers. In one of its towers there is one of the largest bells in the world.

St. Paul's Cathedral, built in the 17th century according to the design of the famous English architect Christopher Wren. London Attractions.

W estminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain. Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous and beautiful churches in London. It was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050. The construction lasted 300 years.

The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben

The Palace of Westminster is among the world’s most famous buildings, or the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament. It is the symbol of London. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big hour bell, known as “Big Ben”. Big Ben is named after Sir Benjamin Hall. In fact Big Ben is really the name of the bell in the tower, not of the clock

London Attractions. Palace of Westminster with the famous Big Ben clock tower. The Parliament of the United Kingdom sits here.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen. It is a wonderful building with a monument in front of it which is the Queen Victoria Memorial.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the royal family in London. London Attractions.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the geographical center of London. It is the most beautiful square in London. Trafalgar Square was named in memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of the square. Four bronze lions look at the square from the monument. There are two beautiful fountains in the square.

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus is a famous road junction and public space of London "s West End in the City of Westminst er, built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with the major shopping street of Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.

British Museum

The British Museum is one of the greatest museums of the world. The British Museum is the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc. It is famous for its library.

Madam Tussaud's Waxworks

The famous Waxworks Museum has the models of famous people from pop stars to prime ministers, displays of battles and a Chamber of Horror. It has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world.

Hyde Park

London is very rich in parks and gardens.

Hyde Park is famous for its outdoor entertainments and its Speaker’s Corner.

S t .J ames ` s P ark

St. James's Park, the oldest London park, is very beautiful with its trees and flower beds and view of Buckingham Palace.