this bridge was built in 1894 and it is still in daily use even though the traffic in and out of the london wharves has increased to an extraordinary extent during the course of the 20th century.
even today tower bridge regulates a large part of the impressive traffic of the port of london. due to a special mechanism, the main traffic-way consisting of two parts fixed to two hinges at the ends can be lifted up. in this way, the entrance and departure of extremely large vessels is possible, and it allows them to reach the pool of london.
nowadays the pedestrian path is closed. this footpath crossing which used to be allowed was by the upper bridge which connected the top of each tower, situated at a height of 142 feet above the waters of the famous thames.
tower bridge commands wide and magnificent views of both the city and the river. after tower bridge, the wharves of london extend until tilbury. the gigantic port of this city, which has one of the heaviest movements of ocean-going traffic in the entire world, occupies practically the whole bank of the thames from teddington. it is virtually impossible to get a complete idea of its colossal extention. in fact it is one wharf after another,
usually tourists buy such traditional russian souvenirs, as matryoshka dolls, beautifully painted mugs, plates and spoons from the village of khokhloma and palekh boxes. those who have more money buy amber, furs, art books and caviar. some tourists are more interested in magnets, badges, t-shirts and russian ushanka-hats
1 matryoshka (a set of wooden russian dolls)
2 balalayka (a musical instrument)
3 valenki (winter footwear)
4 orenburg downy shawls
5 clay dymkovo toys
6 palekh caskets
7 kasli art casting
8 wooden dishes and spoons
9 souvenir eggs
10 samovar
1 матрёшка (набор деревянных кукол)
2 (музыкальный инструмент)
3 валенки (зимняя обувь)
4 оренбургские пуховые платки
5 глиняная дымковская игрушка
6 шкатулки из палеха
7 каслинское художественное литьё
8 деревянная посуда и ложки
9 яйца сувенирные
10 тульский самовар
russian souvenirs are not only the national products, but also various crafts of minerals, bones and stones, such as porcelain cups, statuettes made of bone, ashtrays, writing sets and clocks made of stone. popular with tourists is tableware, decorated with images of cathedrals, cities and national patterns. most of these dishes, which gift shops sell are very interesting for guests from other countries.
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