The UK-Tradition and Modernity. My personal view.

Westminster Abbey It begins and ends with the royal destiny: its walls are crowned British monarch, and here they find eternal rest. In addition, Westminster Abbey is famous for its "poets corner". In honor of those that were in the history of British artists - Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth, Dickens, and many other established plaques. But this is far from the graves of all these poets are found here It begins and ends with the royal destiny: its walls are crowned British monarch, and here they find eternal rest. In addition, Westminster Abbey is famous for its "poets corner". In honor of those that were in the history of British artists - Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth, Dickens, and many other established plaques. But this is far from the graves of all these poets are found here

Parliament (Houses of Parliament) In Westminster, Castle on the banks of the Thames with the 13 th century the English Parliament in session - the medieval walls, unapproachable and majestic, as if symbolizing the stability of one of the oldest democratic institutions in Europe. In Westminster, Castle on the banks of the Thames with the 13 th century the English Parliament in session - the medieval walls, unapproachable and majestic, as if symbolizing the stability of one of the oldest democratic institutions in Europe.

Big Ben You can not go past the famous Big Ben (Big Ben), the clock on which the lead track of time since In fact, Big Ben - it's not the name of the tower and does not own hours, and hour bell. You can not go past the famous Big Ben (Big Ben), the clock on which the lead track of time since In fact, Big Ben - it's not the name of the tower and does not own hours, and hour bell.

Tower (Tower of London) Firmly stands on the banks of the Tower - an ancient fortress and prison, the grim walls of which have seen a lot of blood, including the king. Pay attention to security guards the Tower - Beefeaters - luxurious coats. Firmly stands on the banks of the Tower - an ancient fortress and prison, the grim walls of which have seen a lot of blood, including the king. Pay attention to security guards the Tower - Beefeaters - luxurious coats.

. Buckingham Palace England - a country of traditions, which are supported by its people with love and sometimes ridiculous meticulousness. Probably the oldest and most beloved national tradition - is a monarchy. Her character - Buckingham Palace - the residence of Queen Elizabeth II, is now open for public inspection. England - a country of traditions, which are supported by its people with love and sometimes ridiculous meticulousness. Probably the oldest and most beloved national tradition - is a monarchy. Her character - Buckingham Palace - the residence of Queen Elizabeth II, is now open for public inspection.

St. Paul's Cathedral St. Paul's Cathedral In west London is one of the most famous monuments in London - St Paul's Cathedral (architect Christopher Wren). This Protestant church was conceived and built as opposed to the Catholic church of St Peter's in Rome in gg. In west London is one of the most famous monuments in London - St Paul's Cathedral (architect Christopher Wren). This Protestant church was conceived and built as opposed to the Catholic church of St Peter's in Rome in gg.

British Museum On the world famous British Museum (British Museum), founded in 1763 initially as a collection of antiquities. It is there that have been gathered finds British archaeologists from Egypt, Greece and Turkey. Today it is a giant repository of both Egyptian and ancient curiosities and heritage of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and later periods. On the world famous British Museum (British Museum), founded in 1763 initially as a collection of antiquities. It is there that have been gathered finds British archaeologists from Egypt, Greece and Turkey. Today it is a giant repository of both Egyptian and ancient curiosities and heritage of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and later periods.

Victoria and Albert Museum Victoria and Albert Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum) was founded in 1852, but the name of the Queen of England is only since 1899 It is no accident: the name of Queen Victoria related to an epoch in the history of design and the museum that bears the same name, is devoted to the decorative arts. Now the Victoria and Albert Museum possesses the world's largest exhibition of design objects - glassware, porcelain, ceramics, precious metals, textiles. In addition, the museum displays a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces of photography. Victoria and Albert Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum) was founded in 1852, but the name of the Queen of England is only since 1899 It is no accident: the name of Queen Victoria related to an epoch in the history of design and the museum that bears the same name, is devoted to the decorative arts. Now the Victoria and Albert Museum possesses the world's largest exhibition of design objects - glassware, porcelain, ceramics, precious metals, textiles. In addition, the museum displays a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces of photography.

Madame Tussaud's You are interested in celebrities? Madame Tussauds (Metro station Baker Street) is open for you to There you will learn how to create the first wax figure, and you will see many celebrities. You are interested in celebrities? Madame Tussauds (Metro station Baker Street) is open for you to There you will learn how to create the first wax figure, and you will see many celebrities.

Sherlock Holmes Museum Next to Madame Tussauds in two hundred meters - the Sherlock Holmes Museum, where the British tried to reproduce the atmosphere in which he lived literary hero. Next to Madame Tussauds in two hundred meters - the Sherlock Holmes Museum, where the British tried to reproduce the atmosphere in which he lived literary hero.

Tate Gallery Lovers of painting and sculpture deliver a true delight national collection of sculpture and paintings by the 20 th century British artists represented in the Tate Gallery. Lovers of painting and sculpture deliver a true delight national collection of sculpture and paintings by the 20 th century British artists represented in the Tate Gallery.

London's National Gallery Of the largest gallery in London and one of the largest in the world. It contains over 4,500 works of art, of which about 2000 is on permanent display. The most important collection of Dutch and Flemish schools, as well as representatives of the Italian Schools XV-XVI centuries. Do not miss the self- portrait by Rembrandt, masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci (hall 11), X. Holbein (hall 10), a collection of French Impressionists (hall 40-46). Of the largest gallery in London and one of the largest in the world. It contains over 4,500 works of art, of which about 2000 is on permanent display. The most important collection of Dutch and Flemish schools, as well as representatives of the Italian Schools XV-XVI centuries. Do not miss the self- portrait by Rembrandt, masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci (hall 11), X. Holbein (hall 10), a collection of French Impressionists (hall 40-46).

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