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Достопримечательности Великобритании на английском языке

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located near Green Park. When the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace.

There are 775 rooms where members of the Royal family and their servants live. There are also rooms for guests. There are offices, on-site post and even swimming pool in the palace.

Throughout the year right in front of Buckingham Palace the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place, attracting a lot of tourists.

Big Ben

Big Ben is the name of the Great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. Nowadays this name mostly refers to the clock and the clock tower.

In 2012 the tower was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower.

The height of the tower is 96,3 metres. Big Ben is one of

the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom.

Westminster

Westminster is a historical area of central London with several famous landmarks.

Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church, is located there. The church is a traditional place of coronation and burial site for all British kings and queens.

Not far from the church there is the Palace of Westminster which is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is located at the highest point of the City of London, Ludgate Hill. The Cathedral was seriously damaged during the Great Fire of London. It was redesigned by Christopher Wren, a famous architect.

There are three Galleries and 17 bells in the Cathedral. The largest bell is called Great Paul. The funerals of a lot of notable figures have occured at the cathedral.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a well-known prehistoric monument which is located in Wiltshire, England.

Huge standing stones which are 4,1 metres long and 2,1 metres wide make a ring.

The real purpose of this structure is still a subject of much controversy. It is believed that Stonehenge served as an ancient astronomical observatory.

Stonehenge is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is a residence of the British monarchy. Windsor Castle is the largest residential castle in the world. A lot of official visits take place here. It is also open for tourists.

Windsor Castle is located on a hill and is surrounded with lush greenery.

The castle has been reconstructed a number of times but the location of its main buildings remains unchanged.

Richmond Park

Richmond Park is Great Britain’s second largest park and the largest of London’s royal parks. Richmond Park is a national reserve.

There are lots of ponds, trees and lawns in the park. The park is a home for deer and many other animals and birds.

The park is open for everyone. Those who visit the park can also admire a wonderful view of the city.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which is located right in the centre of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle is located on the Castle Rock, at the top of the Royal Mile.

The castle has a very good strategic position and can only be easily approached from one side. Nowadays, Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions.

Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Its height is 1,344 metres.

Ben Nevis is a very popular tourist destination. The mountain is also of great interest to experienced climbers.

The summit of the mountain is a big plateau with an observatory, shelter and war memorial.

The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company. The modern theatre was opened in 1997 and represents a replica of the old theatre.

The Globe is an open-air theatre. There are three storeys in the building.

The stage is right in the middle of the theatre. Next to the stage there is an area where people can watch a performance whilst standing. Seats are located on three levels around the yard.

Самые известные достопримечательности Великобритании
Букингемский дворец

Букингемский дворец — официальная резиденция королевы Елизаветы. Он находится рядом с Грин-парком. Когда королева внутри, над Букингемским дворцом развевается королевский штандарт.

В нем 775 комнат, где живут члены королевской семьи и их прислуга. Там также есть комнаты для гостей. Во дворце есть офисы, внутренняя почта и даже бассейн.

В течение всего года перед Букингемским дворцом проходит церемония смены караула, привлекающая множество туристов.

Биг-Бен

Биг-Бен — это название большого колокола на часах Вестминстерского дворца. Сегодня это название, в основном, относится к часам и часовой башне.

В 2012 году башня была переименована в честь празднования бриллиантового юбилея королевы и сейчас официально известна как башня Елизаветы.

Высота башни — 96,3 метра. Биг-Бен является одним из самых знаменитых символов Соединенного Королевства.

Вестминстер

Вестминстер — исторический район в центре Лондона, где расположены несколько известных достопримечательностей.

Здесь находится Вестминстерское аббатство — готическая церковь. Церковь является традиционным местом коронации и захоронения всех британских королей и королев.

Недалеко от церкви находится Вестминстерский дворец, где проводят свои заседания Палата общин и Палата лордов.

Собор Святого Павла

Собор Святого Павла находится на самой высокой точке Лондона, Ладгейт Хилл. Во время Великого пожара в Лондоне собор очень сильно пострадал. Он был реконструирован Кристофером Реном, знаменитым архитектором.

В нем есть 3 галереи и 17 колоколов. Самый большой колокол называется Большой Пол. В соборе проходили похороны многих знаменитых личностей.

Стоунхендж

Стоунхендж — знаменитый древний памятник, расположенный в графстве Уилтшир, Англия. Огромные камни высотой 4,1 м и шириной 2,1 м образуют круг.

Споры о предназначении этого сооружения не утихают до сих пор. Предполагается, что Стоунхендж использовали, как древнюю обсерваторию.

Стоунхендж включен в список Всемирного Наследия ЮНЕСКО.

Виндзорский замок

Виндзорский замок — резиденция Британской монархии. Виндзорский замок является крупнейшим жилым замком в мире. В нем проходят многие официальные визиты. Замок также могут посещать туристы.

Виндзорский замок расположен на возвышенности и окружен пышной растительностью.

Замок неоднократно перестраивался, но местоположение основных зданий остается неизменным.

Ричмонд-парк

Ричмонд-парк — второй крупнейший парк Великобритании и самый большой из королевских парков Лондона. Ричмонд-парк является национальным заповедником.

В парке есть много прудов, деревьев и лужаек. В парке живут олени, а также многие другие животные и птицы.

Парк открыт для всех. Посетители парка могут полюбоваться красивым видом на город.

Эдинбургский замок

Эдинбургский замок — это древняя крепость, расположенная прямо в центре Эдинбурга.

Эдинбургский замок находится на Замковой скале, прямо в конце Королевской Мили.

Замок занимает очень хорошее стратегическое положение, и подобраться к нему можно только с одной стороны. Сегодня Эдинбургский замок является одной из самых популярных туристических достопримечательностей Шотландии.

Бен-Невис

Бен-Невис — гора в Шотландском высокогорье. Это самая высокая гора Британских островов. Ее высота составляет 1,344 метра.

Бен-Невис — это очень популярный туристический маршрут. Гора также представляет большой интерес и для опытных альпинистов.

Вершина горы представляет собой большое плато с обсерваторией, убежищем и военным мемориалом.

Театр «Глобус»

Театр «Глобус» был построен в 1599 году группой актеров Шекспира. Современный театр был открыт в 1997 году и представляет собой копию старого театра.

«Глобус» — театр под открытым небом. Само здание является трехэтажным.

Сцена находится прямо в середине театра. Рядом со сценой есть место, где зрители смотрят представление стоя. Места расположены на трех уровнях вокруг внутреннего двора.

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