London - capital of Great Britain

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Beginning The history of London dates back to 43 years, the

Beginning

The history of London dates back to 43 years, the founders

of this incredible city were the Romans. So on the Northern coast of the Thames appeared a small settlement, more like a defensive fortress. In the 18th century, after the unification of Scotland and England, London became the capital of great Britain.
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Historical place Big Ben The 150-year-old big Ben is one of

Historical place Big Ben
The 150-year-old big Ben is one of London's

main tourist attractions. The modern big Ben was built in 1858.
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Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the main residence of Queen Elizabeth II,

although it belongs to the state and is not the personal property of the monarch.
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Tower Bridge Tower bridge is a combined drawbridge and suspension bridge

Tower Bridge
Tower bridge is a combined drawbridge and suspension bridge in

London, across the river Thames. It is located near the tower of London, from which the name of the bridge and the bridge eventually became an iconic symbol of London.
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Palace of Westminster Westminster Palace, better known today as the Parliament

Palace of Westminster
Westminster Palace, better known today as the Parliament building,

is the oldest Royal Palace in London, on the world heritage site it is one of the most famous buildings in the world.
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Hyde Park London is full of huge beautiful parks that the

Hyde Park

London is full of huge beautiful parks that the locals

refer to as the lungs of the city. Hyde Park is one of the largest and most famous. Land Hyde Park until the 15th century belonged to Westminster Abbey, after the future Park became a hunting ground of Henry VIII, and now it is a place of concerts, festivals and political performances.
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The Gherkin Affectionately called because of its unusual shape, Cucumber, it

The Gherkin
Affectionately called because of its unusual shape, Cucumber, it is

a dazzling glazed skyscraper at 30 St Mary Axe, is one of the most characteristic attractions of London, hanging its 180 meters above the city of London. It is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture, awarded numerous awards for design and architecture, the work of the famous Norman foster and Arup Group.