London 1
Where does the British King live?
In Buckingham Palace
Where are crown jewels kept?
the Tower of London
Where does the British Prime Minister Live?
at 10 Downing Street
Where in London did the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes live? (the name of the street)
in Baker Street
What do people call the big tower which is a part of the Westminster Palace? (not its real name)
Big Ben
What is the name of the most famous cathedral in London with a big dome?
St Paul‘s Cathedral
What are the four main parts of London called?
the City, the City of Westminster, the West End, the East End
What is the name of the highest building in London?
the Shard
What do we also call the Palace of Westminster?
the Houses of Parliament
What is the name of the current British monarch?
Charles III
When was the Tower of London built?
in 1066, 11th century
Where is Speaker‘s Corner located?
in Hyde Park
Which London attraction can you see if you look across the River Thames from the Palace of Westminster?
London Eye
What is the oldest part of London?
the City
What historical event does the Monument commemorate?
the Great Fire of London
Name 3 London galleries
National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Tate London
Tate Modern
Who was the first monarch to reside at Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria
Where are British kings and queens crowned?
Westminster Abbey
Which two tragedies struck the City in 1666?
Great plague, great fire
When was Tower Bridge built?
in 19th century
Name 3 London airports
Heathrow
Gatwick
Stansted
Luton
How high is the Shard?
309 metres
Who was the architect of St Paul‘s Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
What animals are connected with the Tower of London? Tell us the legend.
Ravens – they mustn’t leave, otherwise the Kingdom would fall apart, as the legend says
Whose statue is in the middle of Trafalgar Square? What is the person famous for?
Admiral Nelson, he defeated Napoleon at the Battle at Trafalgar