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This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.
When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most
beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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2
3
5
6
7
8
4
Big Ben
5
Big Ben is the clock tower
at the north end of the Palace
of Westminster, or more
commonly known as Houses
of Parliament. Big Ben is only
a nick name and it is actually
called the Elizabeth Tower
or the Clock Tower.
Big Ben is the name given
to the largest bell in the tower,
also known as the Great Bell,
but because Big Ben
has become much more
recognisable it has become
more commonly used.
Horse Guards
7
Horse Guards is in front
of the Horse Guards Parade.
It was originally the main
entrance to Buckingham Palace
and some royal processions still
pass under the arches
of the building. The Queen takes
the salute of the Trooping
of The Colourceremony on
her official birthday on
the parade ground.
Trafalgar Square
& National Gallery
8
Trafalgar Square
was built
to commemorate Admiral
Nelson and it was named after
the Spanish Cape Trafalgar
where his last battle, The Battle
of Trafalgar, was won.
In
The National Gallery
you
can see art by various artists
including Monet, Rembrandt,
Vermeer and Van Gogh.
There are 2300 works of art
displayed in the gallery.
10 Downing Street
6
10 Downing Street is probably
one of the most well known
addresses in the world.
It is the home of the
Prime Minister.
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