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DOUBLE DECKER BUS
The double decker bus is a bus that has two levels.
Many towns have a few that specialize in short sight-seeing tours for
tourists.
They are one of London’s best
known symbols and they can
carry up to 60-70 passengers
and, as you certainly already
know… London’s double decker
buses are red!
Here you can find the key bus routes with the tourist attractions in central
London.
Look at the map and have a good trip!
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BIG BEN
Big Ben is the world’s biggest four faced chiming
clock and it took 13 years to build.
The name “Big Ben” refers to the main bell
housed within the tower and the clock is known
for its reliability.
It is on the north-eastern end of the Houses of
Parliament and when Parliament is in session, a
light shines above the clock face.
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TOWER BRIDGE
Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the city’s symbols.
With its pinnacles and towers it holds a device that raises the
bridge to let big ships pass.
In its rooms you can see the old Victorian steam engine, that
worked until 1976.
And for a beautiful view across the city, just climb the 300 steps to
reach the top of the tower and cross the walkway, 42 metres above
the Thames.
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TRAFALGAR
SQUARE
Trafalgar Square is in central
London and its trademark is
Nelson’s Column in the middle
of the square with four lions as
guards. The column celebrates
the Battle of Trafalgar, where
the British Naval Army led by
Nelson beat the French one led
by Napoleon.
To the north of the square is the
National Gallery with classical
and contemporary works of art.
Every year Trafalgar Square hosts
the Christmas Ceremony, with a
Norway Christmas tree.
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HYDE PARK
Hyde Park is one of the Royal Parks and one of the largest parks in London,
open from 5 a.m. until midnight.
Hyde Park is famous for its Speakers’ Corner, an area where public speaking
is allowed.
It was a private hunting ground, opened to the general public in 1637.
It is divided by the Serpentine Lake and it is next to Kensington Gardens.
A unique Memorial to Diana Spencer, Princes of Wales, was opened there by
the Queen: it’s a granite fountain with three bridges that cross the water
and allow visitors to go into the heart of the fountain.
Like everywhere in London’s green area, people can enjoy a picnic here on
the grass.
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Originally the Duke of Buckingham’s townhouse, Buckingham Palace
has been the Queen’s official residence since 1837.
It was built in 1703 and contains 775 rooms.
At the back there is Buckingham Palace garden, the biggest private
garden in London, which also contains a lake.
In the forecourt of the Palace the Changing of the Guard takes place
every day.
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REGENT’S PARK
Regent’s Park is one of the Royal Parks
of London and also the largest grass area
for sports in Central London. It contains
the Hub (a multisport community), an
open air theatre, the London Zoo, cafès
and restaurants.
Regent’s Park was a private hunting
ground, then it became a public area,
open from 5 a.m. until dusk.
It also contains villas, terraces, a lake,
a canal and a stunning rose garden with
more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties.
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MADAME
TUSSAUD’S MUSEUM
Experience the world of fame for a day at Madame Tussaud’s
Museum!
Lots of wax sculptures portray the best of British royalty, musicians,
film stars, television personalities, world leaders and sports heroes.
And of course you can get as close as you want to the stars…
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