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    The document lists and describes 9 famous sights in London. It discusses Buckingham Palace, the residence of the British monarch; the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the meeting place for British Parliament; the Tower of London, a historic castle and former prison; Tower Bridge, a suspension bridge that can open to allow ships to pass; St. Paul's Cathedral, a famous Anglican cathedral designed by Christopher Wren; Trafalgar Square, a public square named for a British naval victory; Madame Tussauds Museum, a wax museum displaying figures of famous people; the London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel with views of the city; and Harrods, one of the largest department stores in Europe.

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    The most famous sights of

    London
    London
    With so many impressive tourist attractions and things to do, it's no
    wonder that the capital of the United Kingdom is one of the most
    visited cities worldwide, receiving over 20 million tourists each year.
    The population of about 9 million makes it Europe’s third most
    populous city.
    1. Buckingham Palace
    Buckingham Palace is the London residence
    and administrative headquarters of the
    monarch of the United Kingdom.
    Although in use for the many
    official events and receptions held by
    The Queen, the State Rooms at 
    Buckingham Palace are open to visitors
    every summer. 
    2. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
    Houses of Parliament, also called Palace of Westminster, serves as the meeting
    place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of
    the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It is located on the left bank of the River
    Thames.
    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of
    the Houses of Parliament.
    3. The Tower of London
    The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River
    Thames in central London. The White Tower, which gives the entire
    castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a
    resented symbol of oppression. The castle was also used as a prison
    and it used to be the home of the Crown Jewels of England.
    4. The Tower Bridge
    The Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge in London, built between 1886
    and 1894. It is special because it can be opened when a large ship
    wants to pass under it.
    The Tower Bridge Exhibition is a display housed in the bridge's twin
    towers, the high-level walkways and the Victorian engine rooms. It uses
    films, photos and interactive displays to explain why and how Tower
    Bridge was built.
    5. St Paul’s Cathedral
    St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London. It was designed in the
    English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. The cathedral is one of the most
    famous and most recognisable sights of London. Its dome has dominated the
    skyline for over 300 years. At 111 m high, it was the tallest building in London from
    till 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world. Several services were
    held in the cathedral: the funerals of Admiral Nelson and Winston Churchill, jubilee
    celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II., the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
    Spencer. The cathedral is a working church with hourly prayer and daily services.
    6. Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square is a public square in the Central
    London, established in the early 19th century
    around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
    The Square's name commemorates the Battle of
    Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic
    Wars over France off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
    In the middle of the square there is a monument
    built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson,
    who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
    7. Madamme Tussauds Museum
    Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London. It has smaller museums
    in a number of other major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie
    Tussaud in 1835. It is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying
    the waxworks of famous and historical figures, as well as popular film
    and television characters played by famous actors, film stars, sports
    stars, and famous murderers.
    8. The London Eye
    The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered
    observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.
    The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter
    of 120 metres (394 ft). When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the
    world's tallest Ferris wheel. You can have a magnificent view over the
    city from one of the capsules.
    9. Harrods
    It is one of the largest and most famous department stores in Europe.
    The store occupies a 5-acre (2 ha) site and has 330 departments
    covering 1.1 million sq ft (100,000 m2) of retail space. You can find
    shops of the most famous trade marks on one of the 7th floors. If you
    get tired of shopping, relax at one of the restaurants, cafés or bars.

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