Název školy Gymnázium, střední odborná škola, střední odborné učiliště a vyšší odborná škola, Hořice Číslo projektu CZ.1.07/1.5.00/34.0873 Název materiálu VY_22_INOVACE_03.01.13 Windsor Autor Mgr. Dušan Dovičovič Tematická oblast English Speaking Countries Ročník čtvrtý Datum tvorby Srpen 2013 Anotace Materiál je určen k získání základních informací o Windsoru. Metodický pokyn Prezentaci je možno využít k výkladu látky.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world is the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen was built over 900 years ago in the 11th century after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror
Windsor Castle was built on the River Thames to oversee the strategically important part of this river was designed to protect Norman dominance around the outskirts of London was rebuilt for many times in the past, especially under the rule of Henry VIII and Elisabeth I
Windsor Castle was used as military headquarters as well as a prison for Charles I became even the centre for royal entertainment for many times in the past was used as a refuge for the royal family during the bombing campaigns of the Second World War
Windsor Castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the picturesque English countryside is a popular tourist attraction is a venue for hosting state visits Elizabeth's II preferred weekend home more than five hundred people live and work in Windsor Castle
St George's Chapel there is St George's Chapel inside the grounds - is a fine example of gothic architecture and features the tomb of Henry VIII. is the place of worship is located in the Lower Ward of the castle
St George's Chapel
The Castle visitors can explore the magnificent State Apartments which are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by Rubens, Holbein and Van Dyck there are always long queues of tourists
Queues of tourists
Protected Entrance
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