2. Perhaps even small children
know what a Big Ben is. Firstly,
it’s the symbol of Great Britain
and one of the most beautiful
sights of London. Secondly, it’s
the largest and the most famous
clock in the world. Originally,
Big Ben is a tower. It’s one of the
highest towers of Westminster
Palace. Officially, the clock has
started its work on 31 May 1859.
According to one of the theories
the clock has been named Big
Ben after Sir Benjamin Hall, who
directed work on the casting of
the bell. Another theory claims
that it has been named after
Benjamin Caunt, who was one of
the well-known heavyweight
boxers of the 19th century.
3. Red Square is a
central city square
in Moscow, the
capital of Russia. It
is always open to
visitors and tourists
love taking pictures
there. Along with
the Kremlin, which
is a former royal
fortress and current
residence of the
President, Red
Square is on the
UNESCO’s World
Heritage List from
1990
