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BIG BEN

Everyone knows Big Ben, and everyone who

comes to London should definitely see it. He
is undoubtedly one of the symbols of
London. The tower is located on the river
bank and is one of the three towers of the
English Parliament and perfectly
complements its architectural ensemble.
The building itself is named after Queen
Elizabeth of Great Britain, and Big Ben is not
the tower itself, but the bell located in it.
Madame Tussauds Museum

Madame Tussauds Museum is the

world's most famous wax museum,
founded by sculptor Maria Tussauds
and located in Marylebone, a
prestigious area of London. The
branches' expositions include over a
thousand wax sculptures of
prominent politicians, film and pop
stars, and historical figures. It is
visited by more than 2.5 million
people a year and that says a lot.
 The British Museum

The British Museum is the second most visited after

the Louvre and receives 6 million visitors a year, the
museum's current collections cover 2 million years of
human history. It is located in a Montague mansion,
which has been expanded several times to include 65
houses in the area. The pediment of the British Museum
depicts a Caveman, who on his way encounters
architecture, sculpture, painting, science, geometry,
drama, music and poetry. Please note that entry to the
British Museum is completely free.
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
The London address of Sherlock Holmes is
known to everyone: 221 bis Baker Street. It was at
this address that Sherlock Holmes and his
companion Dr. Watson lived from 1891 to 1904.
And although the house with such a number on
Baker Street did not really exist, on the street
where it is located in the stories and novels of
Conan Doyle, the museum of the great detective
is open, which is very popular; more than a
hundred thousand people visit it every year -
more than any other private museum in London.
There is Holmes' violin and his headdress, his pipe
and letters, and even the head of the Hound of
the Baskervilles.
 King's Cross Station is a railway station
in central London from where Harry
Potter and other young magicians left

King's Cross Station

for Hogwarts every year. The King's Cross
Station itself is the world-famous
platforms 9 and 3/4. You can take a
picture on this platform, stand in a
decent queue and buy unique souvenirs
at the Harry Potter store.
Hyde Park is one of the eight royal parks in London. It
occupies the fourth place in terms of area: Hyde Park is
located on 142 hectares. Hyde Park stands out among the
rest because various rallies and holidays have been held
there since ancient times. Now it is quite a popular and
favorite holiday destination among the residents of
London.
Several centuries ago, this land belonged to Westminster
Abbey. In general, there was no recreation area as such —
there was once a forest on the modern territory of the
park.
King Henry VIII of England seized this land from the abbey.
There the king and the courtiers went hunting. At the
same time, the territory was closed to the general public.
It was only in 1637 that King Charles I allowed everyone to
visit this place, which was gradually transformed into a
park and became a favorite vacation spot for the residents
of London. The wife of George II (Queen Caroline) in 1728
ordered to divide the huge territory of the park: This is
how Serpentine Lake appeared.
The Royal Theatre in Covent Garden is one of
the most famous and luxurious theaters in
London and the whole of Great Britain. It is
the home stage for the Royal Opera and the
Royal Ballet, the UK's largest ballet company.
The Queen herself patronizes the Royal
Ballet, and its president is the Prince of
Wales.
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