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St Paul's Cathedral. St Paul's Cathedral is the fifth built on this place cathedral, devoted to St Paul, the patron of London. In 604 the first wooden cathedral appeared there. Modern St Paul's Cathedral was created after the previous one got burnt during the Great Fire of 1666. The building works lasted for 40 years, and even when the whole work was finished from time to time some reconstruction was carried out. For example, the mosaic on the ceiling was finished only in 1890. The cathedral frequently serves as the place for national ceremonies. In 1981 the wedding ceremony of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was translated from there all over the world. While visiting the cathedral don't forget to go the Whispering Gallery, the round balcony located at the basal parts of dome. Every word said there is clearly heart on the other side of the dome.

The British Museum. The British Museum, where more than 6 million of art objects are exhibited, is one of the largest museums in the world. It shows the works that tell us about the history of people from prehistoric age till present day. Every day British museum is visited by a great number of people and it's not only because of the rich exposition. In the big building of the neoclassic style takes place the famous reading hall of the former British Library. In 2000 the courtyard of the museum was unveiled. With the help of the project of Sir Norman Foster it became the largest glassed square in Europe. The British Museum was created in 1753, basing on the collection of Sir Henry Sloane. It was opened for public in 1759. Nowadays the British Museum is first of all known for its collection of mummies, the Stone of Rosetta and the exposition of antic marble sculptures 'Elgin Marbles'.
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