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Famous beautiful sceneries in the UK Famous beautiful sceneries in the UK -Traveling in Great Britain -Traveling in Great Britain 1.London eye2.The London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens,on the South Bank of the River Thames in London,United Kingdom,between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge.3.4.There is the magnificentgilded Clock Tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament,which is universally known as Big Ben.This 316 feet clock-tower was completed between 1858-1859.The light above the clock is lit while the Commons is sitting.5.The Tower of The Tower of London London William the Conqueror built the Tower of London as a reminder to the citizens of the Citizens of the City of his unassailable power.At the heart of the complex is the White Tower,looking much as it has done for the last 900 odd years.6.7.Houses of Parliament Officially known as the New Palace of Westminster.This forest of towers and chambers stands on the site of a palace,which was a royal residence from the time of Edward the Confessor until the region of Herry.8.Originally built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham,This most famous of royal homes was purchased by George in 1762.When she came to the throne in 1837,Queen Victoria moved the Court here from the Palace of St James,and it has been the London home of the reigning monarch ever since.9.1010.Westminster Abbey 11.Westminster Abbey is a well-known Protestant Westminster Abbey is a well-known Protestant church in Britain with a history that could claim to church in Britain with a history that could claim to be an epitome of the history of London,or even be an epitome of the history of London,or even the Great Britain.It is also a superb and the Great Britain.It is also a superb and marvelousmarvelous church,a wonderful example of the church,a wonderful example of the Gothic architecture Gothic architecture and a collection of British and a collection of British historic spots.The original meaning of historic spots.The original meaning of Westminster is a minster in the west since it is Westminster is a minster in the west since it is located in the west of the city of London.located in the west of the city of London.1212.Hyde Park One of Londons finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares.There is something for everyone in Hyde Park.With over 4,000 trees,a lake,a meadow,horse rides and more it is easy to forget youre in the middle of London.13.14.St Pauls Cathedral St Pauls Cathedral St Pauls Cathedral sits at the top of Ludgate Hill,the highest point in the City of London,and is the seat of the Bishop of London.The present building dates from the 17th century.It is one of Londons most famous and most recognizable sights.At 365 feet(111m)high,it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962,and its dome is also among the highest in the world.Nowadays,St Pauls Cathedral is still a busy working church,with hourly prayer and daily services.15.16.Edinburgh 爱丁堡 17.Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the second largest city after Glasgow.It is one of Scotlands 32 local government council areas.Located in the south-east of Scotland,Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt,along the Firth of Forth,near the North Sea.Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture,including numerous stone tenements,it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe.18.London London BridgeBridgeLondon Bridge which was built in 1886,and started work in 1894 also named Tower Bridge，London.It is across the Thame and connected London with South wark.As well,it is the long-historiest bridges in London.Because it boarded south walker autonomous city high street and Willian king street of London city,it was called main entrance of London in history.19.20.