London

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LONDON

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and the home of its queen, Elizabeth. If you travel there, you’ll find many fascinating things to see and do.

You can tour the Tower of London, a historic fortress that was once a royal palace. It was also used as a prison for hundreds of years. The Houses of Parliament are along the Thames River, near Westminster Abbey. This is where the government meets. Look up to see the clock tower with Big Ben, London’s famous bell that rings every hour.

Other places you might want to see are Scotland Yard, Madame Tussaud’s and the British Museum. You can find out about London’s famous criminals in the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard, the home of London’s Metropolitan Police. At Madame Tussaud’s you’ll see realistic, life-size wax figures of pop idols and historic figures. A great thing to see at the British Museum is the collection of mummies, tomb paintings and gold jewelry from ancient Egypt. The museum’s Egyptian collection is one of the largest in the world.

For a good view of London, take a ride in the London Eye. This enormous wheel takes you 443 feet (135 metres) above the London skyline. But don’t be afraid to fall down – the compartments in the London Eye are closed.

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