Let's explore London together!

1. Let's go visit London!
Joanna Kowalska – English Philology student

2. London is situated in the
southeast region of England,
near River Thames and
it is the capital of
the United Kingdom

3. Key Facts about London
• London is the largest city in the United Kingdom.
• London is the largest city in Europe.
• London is formed by two ancient cities – City of
London and City of Westminster, both cities forming the
region of Greater London
• The exact centre of London is marked by a plaque in the
Church of St Martin's-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar
Square.
• The tallest building in London is The Shard London
Bridge - 310 meters (1,017ft) tall.
It is also the 45th tallest in the world
• London is the first city to host the Olympics three times
(1908, 1948 and 2012)

4. Nearly 9,7 mln people live in London, including 40%
immigrants

5. How to get
there?

6. google maps link

7. The London's
monuments

8. WESTMINSTER
ABBEY
is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster,
London, England. Since 1066, it has been the
location of the coronations of 40 English and
British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English,
Scottish, and British

9. THE PALACE OF
WESTMINSTER
is the meeting place of the Parliament of the
United Kingdom and is located in London,
England. It is commonly called the Houses of
Parliament after the House of Commons and the
House of Lords, the two legislative chambers
which occupy the building

10. St. Paul's Cathedral
is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, and
is the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral
serves as the mother church of the Diocese of
London. It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest

11. The Tower of
London
officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and
Fortress of the Tower of London, is a
historic castle on the north bank of the
River Thames

12. The Elizabeth Tower
is the clock tower of the Palace of
Westminster in London, England. It contains
the Great Clock, a striking clock with five
bells. The tower is nicknamed "Big Ben", a
name which was originally applied only to the
largest bell of the clock.

13. The London Eye
or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered
observation wheel on the South Bank of the River
Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest
cantilevered observation wheel, and the most
popular paid tourist attraction in the United
Kingdom with over three million visitors annually

14. London Bridge
Several bridges named London Bridge have
spanned the River Thames between the City of
London and Southwark, in central London. It is
the oldest road-crossing location on the river

15. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London
and the administrative headquarters of the
monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the
City of Westminster, the palace is often at the
centre of state occasions and royal hospitality

16. What to visit in
London?

17. In addition to the
monuments mentioned
above, I would like
to recommend
two other places worth
visiting, that you don't
have to pay for to see

18. National History Museum
is a scientific institution with natural history
collections that include current and
historical records of animals, plants, fungi,
ecosystems, geology, paleontology,
climatology, and more

19. The National Gallery
is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the
City of Westminster, in Central London,
England. Founded in 1824, in Trafalgar
Square since 1838, it houses a collection of
over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th
century to 1900.

20. Want to learn more about
things you can do in this
beautiful city?
click here

21. Few interesting things about London, you may not know!
The picture belongs to
evanevans.com
Click:

22. Do you like social
events?
If you like to spend your free time at the
events, here are some ideas for you:

23. Famous people
connected to
London

24. Charlie Chaplin

25. Elizabeth Taylor

26. Keira Knightley

27. Queen Elizabeth II

28. Emilia Clarke

29. Explore London
on your own!
Link to an online map:
London

30. What's the
weather like
in London?
Link to the BBC forecast

31. What about hotels or
restaurants?
London has plenty of hotels, restaurants and cafes as
well as many shops.
You will be able to find something for yourself on
every corner. However, for your own good and
comfort, I recommend booking a hotel before
leaving.

32. History of London
Londinium was established as a civilian
town by the Romans about four
years after the invasion of 43 AD.
London, like Rome, was founded on the
point of the river where it was narrow
enough to bridge and the strategic
location of the city provided easy a

33. Monarchy of the
United Kingdom
There have been 63 monarchs of
England and Britain spread over a period
of approximately 1200 years.
The current reigning king is Charles III,
son

34. To sum up
Few questions about London:
• How many people live in London?
• Who is the current King of Great Britain?
• Is London the largest city in the Europe?
• What's the tallest builidng in London?
• Name three monuments that can be visited
in London.

35. SOURCES
Google
maps
Google
BBC
forecast
Wikipedia

36. Thank You
for your
attention!
Joanna
Kowalska