Describing Places

London is the capital of England and the capital of Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a seat of government, a center of learning and culture; it is an important business and financial center. London has four major areas. The city is the oldest part of London. It stretches from Fleet Street to the Tower. Many financial and business buildings are in the city.
There are many important places to visit. The West End lies between Fleet Street and Hyde Park; it includes the houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Buckingham Palace, the University of London, the Museum and Galleries. The East End is east of the Tower. It includes the port of London and large industrial and residential areas. 3 The South Bank is in the South of Thames between Lambeth and Tower Bridge. There are several important buildings and Skyscrapers, housing government departments and private firms. London is also very famous for its parks. Kensynton Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, St James Park and Regent’s park.