Beautiful, outstanding, great — this is how we can describe the capital of the United Kingdom. WE want to show you amazing pictures and become a little closer to the history of the main attractions of London.
Tower Bridge
With its distinctive stone towers, Tower Bridge is one of London's most famous landmarks. It was completed in 1894 and remains the only bridge over the Thames that opens in the middle. It opens around 1,000 a year.
There is a museum inside the towers and you can also get onto the top walkway for great views
Westminster Abbey
Since 1066, all of Britain's kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey in glittering ceremonies.
Most of them are buried here too, as well as famous British writers, politicians, soldiers and scientists
St. Pancras railway station
It is widely known for its Victorian architecture and is often termed the 'cathedral of the railways'
The Millennium Bridge
This sleek steel footbridge spans the Thames between St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern, linking the north and the south banks of the city.
The Millennium Bridge is the first new footbridge to cross the Thames in over 100 years. It was built to celebrate the new millennium, and designed to look like a blade of light streaking across the river.
The bridge opened in year 2000, but was shut after just 2 days, when people felt the surface swaying as they crossed.
The problem was fixed, but ever since the bridge has been nicknamed the 'Wobbly Bridge'
The London Eye
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This huge observation wheel was built to celebrate the new millennium. It was only meant to be up for five years, but was so popular it was made a permanent addition to London's skyline.
Each capsule takes about 30 minutes to go all the way round.
On a clear day, you can see for over 40km
Oxford Street and Regent Street
Major shopping area, Oxford Street is Europe's busiest shopping street
WE want to thank Margarita Timakova for providing us the information and photos for the article.
