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The official seat of the British royal family
Buckingham Palace
Where can you see the Crown Jewels?
What is the name of the biggest ferris wheel in London?
the London Eye
How much do you have to pay for visiting the British Museum?
It´s free.
How is the underground in London called?
the Tube
What is the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower?
Big Ben
Where do the politicians in London meet?
Westminster Palace/the Houses of Parliament
Which bridge is the oldest in London?
London Bridge
Which famous bridge is only for pedestrians?
Millenium Bridge
What is Stamford Bridge?
A place where you can find Chelsea Stadium.
How is called the ceremony watched at Buckingham Palace?
the Changing of the Guards
Name three nicknames of skyscrapers in London
e.g. the Shard, Walkie-Talkie, Gherkin, Cheesegrater....
Where do coronations of British monarchs take place?
in Westminster Abbey
How long does one turn of the London Eye take?
30 minutes
Where can you find the Whispering Gallery?
in St.Paul´s Cathedral
Give 2 interesting details/info about Tower Bridge
it opens for ships to pass, glass walkway, you can visit the towers.......
Where did Prince Charles marry Princess Diana?
St.Paul´s Cathedral
The Tower of London served as many things. Name 3.
fortress, prison, museum
What does the legend say about the ravens?
If they leave the Tower, the kingdom falls.
Name three things you can do in Covent Garden.
go shopping, visit museum/theatres, watch performances of different kind, market place - buy fresh ingredients
Name the architect who rebuilt St.Paul´s Cathedral and designed modern London in the 17th century.
Sir Christopher Wren
Name three famous people who are buried in Westminster Abbey
e.g. Isac Newton, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth I., Edward the Confessor, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill.......
How many lines are there in the London underground system? And approximately - how many stations?
11 lines, cca 270 stations
Explain the term : Speaker´s Corner and where to find it.
Hyde Park, a place where you can openly say what you think (BUT never anything against the monarchy)
Describe the looks of the Globe. Give at least three important details.
open-air, seats but also for standing, exact copy of the previous one, round/circular shape.....