| London is among the most famous cities in the | | | | location of the House of Lords and the House |
| whole world. Millions of tourists flock to it | | | | of Commons, and the Big Ben, which is |
| every year, but most of them are not able to | | | | probably the most recognizable attraction in |
| explore the entire city and witness its | | | | the city. It exemplifies great gothic |
| grandeur. Thus many visitors return to London | | | | architecture from the Victorian era. |
| during several vacations to relish more of | | | | |
| its wonderful attractions. If you are yet to | | | | 8. The National Gallery - this gallery is |
| see this beautiful city, or if you have | | | | home to a great collection of European |
| already went there but still want to see more | | | | paintings. The great thing about this |
| of what it can offer, consider visiting the | | | | attraction is that the entrance is free. The |
| following attractions that will truly make | | | | permanent collection encompasses paintings |
| your visit unforgettable: | | | | from 1250 to 1900 from Western Europe. |
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| 1. The Tower of London - one of the most | | | | 9. St. Paul's Cathedral - this historic site |
| important sites in the great city. Consider | | | | has been the venue of many notable events |
| yourself not being in London if you have not | | | | such as the funeral of Winston Churchill and |
| been to this attraction. This medieval | | | | the wedding of the Prince and Princess of |
| fortress houses the world famous Crown | | | | Wales. It is an architectural masterpiece |
| Jewels. It is also known as a prison and | | | | rebuilt by renowned Christopher Wren in 1710. |
| execution sites of many of England's | | | | This is also one of London's attractions that |
| historical icons including Anne Boleyn, | | | | offers a great view of the city, with its |
| Katherine Howard, and the Duke of Norfolk. | | | | 530-stair high gallery. |
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| 2. The Tower Bridge - this drawbridge serves | | | | 10. Shakespeare's Globe Theater - this |
| as the easternmost entry of Thames. It also | | | | theater is a reconstruction of the original |
| has a museum which allows tourists to walk | | | | Globe theater where several of Shakespeare's |
| along the old pedestrian paths to have a | | | | plays were first showcased. It is a replica |
| great view of the city. It is a must see for | | | | of the original theater and is considered to |
| any London vacation. | | | | be a historical site. A great site for a |
| | | | cultural vacation. |
| 3. The London Eye - this is one of the newest | | | | |
| attractions in the city, created by the | | | | 11. Trafalgar Square and the Admiralty Arch - |
| British Airways. It is a giant Ferris Wheel | | | | this attraction is a monument honoring |
| that sports 32 closed capsules that allow | | | | England's most respected maritime heroes. Its |
| people to have a 360-degree view of the great | | | | main feature is the statue of Lord Horatio |
| historical city. A great theme park, this can | | | | Nelson that stands 145 feet high. It is also |
| make a vacation fun for any age. | | | | considered to be the centermost part of |
| | | | London. The Admiralty Arch, which is just |
| 4. Westminster Abbey - this famous religious | | | | across this landmark, was built in 1910. |
| site is known for being the venue for many | | | | |
| coronations of English monarchs as well as | | | | 12. Sir John Soane's Museum - this attraction |
| their burial. It boasts of great architecture | | | | is an exemplification of eccentric |
| that exemplifies the style of the 13th and | | | | architecture. It features a unique and |
| 16th centuries. | | | | unusual combination of colors, curious |
| | | | perspectives, and a weird display of |
| 5. The British Museum - an art and history | | | | ornaments from different historical periods. |
| museum. This attraction is home to one of the | | | | |
| world's largest collections of antiquities | | | | 13. Notting Hill - this very fashionable and |
| from ancient Rome, Greece, and Asia. It also | | | | trendy district has been popularized by a |
| houses artifacts from prehistoric and ancient | | | | film starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. |
| Britain. | | | | It has a very characteristic and cozy feel of |
| | | | a small village. |
| 6. The Buckingham Palace - you probably know | | | | |
| this as the home of the British Royal Family. | | | | There are many other great attractions in the |
| Be sure not to miss the changing of the | | | | great city of London. A few days of vacation |
| guards, which is one of London's iconic | | | | in the city would not be enough to see them |
| attractions. | | | | all. However that might be an excuse to keep |
| | | | on returning to this fabulous city over and |
| 7. The Houses of Parliament - this site | | | | over again - an ordeal that you probably |
| combines three attractions in one. It is the | | | | would not mind. |