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En Classe 2023- Discover London Monuments

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Discover London Monuments !

Découvrez les monuments les plus célèbres de Londres et apprenez à les reconnaître.

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PART 01

Places to visit in London : vocabulary

London monuments

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The London Eye

The London Eye is also known as the Millennium Wheel because it was built for the new millennium (2000).It is 135 meters high and has 32 glass capsules.

The London Eye

Big Ben

Big Ben is the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster.

Big Ben

The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster is the place where the British government meets.

The Houses of Parliament

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a place where you can see fountains and statues, the National Gallery Art Museum and Nelson's Column.

Trafalgar Square

Tate Modern

The Tate Modern Art Museum is a museum of modern art, built in an old power Station. It is next to the Millennium Bridge.

Tate Modern

Saint Paul's Cathedral

Saint Paul is an Anglican cathedral built in 1675.

Saint Paul's Cathedral

Buckingham palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen of England.

Buckingham Palace

The Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge crossing the River Thames.

The Gherkin

The Gherkin is the nickname of a commercial skyscraper in the financial district. It is in the shape of a gherkin.

The City Hall

London City Hall is a very modern building.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historic castle. In the past, it was a palace and a prison for the enemies of the king. Today, it is a museum where you can see the Crown Jewels.

The Tower of London

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus is a road junction with many shops and theatres. It is famous for its big neon signs.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a Church where kings are crowned, married and burried.

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PART 02

Places to visit in London : descriptions

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