英国名胜介绍(英文版).pdf

London introduction London,the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Europes largest city, one of the worlds two major （主要） center city, is one of the most prosperous （繁 荣的） global city. London is the center of economic （经济的） financial （财务的） and trade （贸易） in Europe and the United States of New York, tied for the worlds most important financial center. The Big Ben, Tower Bridge Big Ben is Elizabeth Tower. Londons famous ancient （报时） bell, the palace of Westminster clock. The British Parliament （英国国会） meeting hall clock tower, built in 1859. Tower bridge is the Tower Bridge of London. Tower Bridge of London is the first bridge the river Thames from where it begins, is a symbol （象征） of London, London front gate, was built in 1886. The London Eye The London Eye, The London Eye, British Airways, also known as the Millennium （千禧） Wheel, is located （位于） the banks of the river Thames in London, is the worlds fourth largest Ferris wheel, is one of the landmarks （标志） of London, is one of the most attractive （具有吸 引力的） tourist attractions （旅游景点） in London. Thames River Thames River is a famous British mother river, rising in southwest Coates Ward Hills （科茨沃 特丘陵） of England, 338 kilometers in length. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the Royal Palace （王宫）, built in 1703 and named for the Duke of Buckingham （以白金汉公爵命名） . Westminster Cathedral Westminster Cathedral （威斯敏斯特大教堂） is located in the North Bank of the Thames River, was a Benedictine m