| London will please most any kind of traveler, what with | | | | up to the British national museum of arms and armour |
| it's blend of modern facets and it's rich varied history. | | | | is by way of a interior spiral staircase where you'll find |
| It's no wonder that London is one of the most popular | | | | over 40,000 pieces displayed. Trafalgar Square |
| cities on the globe consdiering it's hundreds of art | | | | Trafalgar Square is often the site of public events and |
| galleries, museums and other attractions which include | | | | political demonstrations in London. The square, an |
| theatre, nightlife, zoos and music. If you are planning to | | | | intersection for many major streets, is a spectacular |
| visit London you should plan to take in these five | | | | gateway to sightseeing for tourists visiting the area. |
| attractions: Westminster Abbey This church, burial | | | | You'll find the National Gallery on the north side of |
| ground and coronation site, all rolled into one, is the final | | | | Trafalgar Square which is among the world's best art |
| resting place of great kings, poets and other British | | | | museums. Looking to the west, one will see Canada |
| notables. Westminster Abbey is still used as a church | | | | House, where Canadians who are visiting can get a |
| for religious services and events on a regular basis. | | | | taste of home. To the east, although close to the |
| The works of art, which are contained in the Abbey, | | | | public, the stone arches of South Africa house with |
| make the visit truly worthy. Inside the west entryway | | | | African animals are worth a look. Be sure to visit 10 |
| hangs a painting of Richard II. This portrait was painted | | | | Downing Street once you've seen all there is to see in |
| in 1390 and is the oldest portrait of a British monarch | | | | Trafalgar Square. Since 1732, 10 Downing Street has |
| on display today. Buckingham Palace Buckingham | | | | been the home of British Prime Ministers. Along with |
| Palace, the official residence of British monarchy, is | | | | Churchill Museum, 10 Downing is within walking distance |
| one of the most popular tourist attractions in England. If | | | | of Trafalger Square. Harrods A trip to London would |
| you visit in August or September you'll find that the | | | | not be complete without shopping. Harrods, the world's |
| Palace's 19 staterooms are open to the public. Some | | | | greatest department store, is even fun for those just |
| areas of the Palace are open all year and visitors can | | | | window shopping. This million square feet of |
| see the grandiose architecture of the building along | | | | merchandise is every shoppers dream who are |
| with other exhibits. A must see for visitors is the | | | | looking to spend some money. Harrods's slogan is |
| Changing of the Guard as is a stroll through the 40 | | | | Omnia Omnibus Ubique, meaning "All Things For All |
| acre gardens and grounds. Tower of London Though | | | | People Everywhere". Harrods, which has been in |
| many are familiar with the Tower of London they are | | | | existance for 150 years, is as up to date as the latest |
| unaware that it served as a prison for several years. | | | | iPods. Many of it's departments are famous world |
| The original structure, built around 1100 AD, was used | | | | wide for their massive selection and quality. Popular |
| as a fort by William the Conqueror. The Tower later | | | | departments include the seasonal Christmas shop and |
| became a prison, then a monument to house the large | | | | the Food Hall, where you can select from 300 |
| collection of Crown Jewels which are still displayed to | | | | different varieties of cheese. These top London |
| this day. The 530-carat Star of Africa is the highlight of | | | | attractions are a good start point but a second visit will |
| the collection. This diamond, which was extracted from | | | | be required as you will find how much London has to |
| a mine in South Africa, is the 2nd largest diamond in | | | | offer. You are free to reprint this article 'as is' with the |
| the world. The Royal Armouries also make for an | | | | below resource box with live link attached. |
| interesting stop at the Tower of London. The only way | | | | |