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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square in London is as famous as Times Square in New York City. It has its name from the Battle of Trafalgar. On the 167 ft. column is the statue of Admiral Nelson who gained the victory over Napoleon in 1805. Trafalgar Square is home to tens of thousands of pigeons.

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Piccadilly Circus Circus

Piccadilly Circus is London's hub. In the centre of the area is a fountain topped by a statue of Eros. Formerly crowded by traffic, it is now part of a pedestrian mall. Piccadilly Circus stands for urban life with many new shops, galleries, and restaurants. At night the huge advertising hoardings are lit up – advertising brands like McDonalds, Samsung, Fosters and Coca-Cola.

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Oxford Street

Oxford Street today is the most popular of the shopping streets in the capital. Many department stores offer a wide range of products. On a wet day you can quickly hurry from store to store and browse many happy hours out of the rain.

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Baker Street

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Portobello Road Portobello Road

Portobello Road is London's best-known open air market. You can buy everything from paperweights to footwear. Street performers and musicians provide an artistic contrast to the commercial flavour of the market. Portobello Road market is a "must."

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Covent Garden

The world famous Covent Garden was originally London's fruit and vegetable market, where flower girl Eliza Doolittle worked in the musical My Fair Lady. Today the renowned market stalls are glass roofed with fabulous shops, fantastic bars and restaurants and, of course, the celebrated street performers.

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Tower of London

The Tower of London was constructed 900 years ago. It has seen the blood of kings and queens. The central White Tower is the oldest tower. The Tower of London has never been successfully attacked. It serves as a symbol of the power of the monarchy. Today, the Tower is the home of the Crown Jewels and a museum of arms and armor. A legend says that eight ravens must be kept in the Tower otherwise the kingdom would fall.

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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the headquarters of the British Monarchy. In 1837 Queen Victoria became the first Monarch to live in the six-hundred room palace. Today, the palace is one of England's most popular landmarks and the site of "The Changing of the Guard" ceremony. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 and resides in Buckingham Palace. If the Royals are at home the flag is flown.

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British Museum

The British Museum is considered to be one of the first rank museums in the world. Some of the highlights are the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles and an original copy of the Magna Charta as well as Egyptian mummies. In 2000 the inner courtyard has become Europe’s largest covered square. Giant ancient sculptures, like the Lion of Cnidos are presented in the Great Court.

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Madame Tussaud’s Madame Tussaud’s London's most popular attraction is , a fine collection of wax models of contemporary and historical figures. Guy Fawkes tried to blow Westminster in 1605. Since then bonfires remember the 5th of November. You can mingle with celebrities of all types, from film stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger to pop legends like The Beatles. Current favourite is

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Underground Underground

London's underground is the oldest of the world. It first opened in 1863. Three million passenger journeys are made a day. 275 stations serve over 408 km of railway. For a day trip buy a Travelcard. The Londoners call their underground the Tube. It can get very busy, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. Londoners stand on the right on the escalators so passengers in a hurry can get past.

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Buses Buses

London buses manage the largest network of urban transport. Over 6500 buses carry passengers every weekday. You pay before you board and show the driver your ticket. There are ticket machines at every bus stop. But you can also use a Travelcard.

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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a masterpiece from the 13th to 16th century. Almost every monarch was crowned here since 1066 when William the Conqueror became the first English king. The preparations for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation ceremony took 16 months. She was crowned in 1953. At least two ghosts in form of monks haunt the abbey.

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St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral In 1666 St Paul's Cathedral was burned to the ground in a great fire that destroyed over four fifths of the city. The building was built by Christopher Wren and completed after 35 years in 1710. St. Paul’s Cathedral was the site of the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981. From the top you have a terrific view across London. London Bridges London Bridges

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of London's most recognized sights. It is the only one of London bridges which elevates to allow the passage of tall ships on the river Thames. On the upper level is a walkway for pedestrians. From the observation area on the north tower you have an outstanding view of the Thames, the City of London and the Docklands.

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Big Ben

One of the world's most famous landmarks is the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. "Big Ben" was originally the nickname given to the "Great Bell of Westminster”. The clock is checked twice a day comparing its time to the Royal Observatory.

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Houses of Parliament Houses of Parliament

The New - the official name - houses the official British government. The Parliament consists of • the House of Commons (elected members) • the House of Lords (unelected members) • the Queen

Parliament debates the way a country is governed and decides the laws.

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London Eye

London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel. It was opened to the public in 2000 and stands 135 m high. A revolution in one of the 32 pods takes about half an hour. You will enjoy a spectacular view of London.

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Prime Meridian Prime Meridian

The Royal Observatory is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World and Greenwich Meantime (GMT) since 1884. The Prime Meridian is Longitude 0°, which divides the eastern and the western hemisphere of the world. Compare it to the Equator which divides the Earth into a northern and a southern hemisphere.

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Red Telephone Booth Red Telephone Booth

The “Jubilee Kiosk” was installed round Britain to celebrate King George’s V’s Jubilee in 1935. Nowadays traditional red telephone booths are rather rare due to modern communication technology.

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