The Top Five Attractions in London England

London will please most any kind of traveler, what withup 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 popularover 40,000 pieces displayed. Trafalgar Square
cities on the globe consdiering it's hundreds of artTrafalgar Square is often the site of public events and
galleries, museums and other attractions which includepolitical demonstrations in London. The square, an
theatre, nightlife, zoos and music. If you are planning tointersection for many major streets, is a spectacular
visit London you should plan to take in these fivegateway to sightseeing for tourists visiting the area.
attractions: Westminster Abbey This church, burialYou'll find the National Gallery on the north side of
ground and coronation site, all rolled into one, is the finalTrafalgar Square which is among the world's best art
resting place of great kings, poets and other Britishmuseums. Looking to the west, one will see Canada
notables. Westminster Abbey is still used as a churchHouse, 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 entrywayAfrican animals are worth a look. Be sure to visit 10
hangs a painting of Richard II. This portrait was paintedDowning Street once you've seen all there is to see in
in 1390 and is the oldest portrait of a British monarchTrafalgar Square. Since 1732, 10 Downing Street has
on display today. Buckingham Palace Buckinghambeen the home of British Prime Ministers. Along with
Palace, the official residence of British monarchy, isChurchill Museum, 10 Downing is within walking distance
one of the most popular tourist attractions in England. Ifof Trafalger Square. Harrods A trip to London would
you visit in August or September you'll find that thenot be complete without shopping. Harrods, the world's
Palace's 19 staterooms are open to the public. Somegreatest department store, is even fun for those just
areas of the Palace are open all year and visitors canwindow shopping. This million square feet of
see the grandiose architecture of the building alongmerchandise is every shoppers dream who are
with other exhibits. A must see for visitors is thelooking to spend some money. Harrods's slogan is
Changing of the Guard as is a stroll through the 40Omnia Omnibus Ubique, meaning "All Things For All
acre gardens and grounds. Tower of London ThoughPeople Everywhere". Harrods, which has been in
many are familiar with the Tower of London they areexistance 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 usedwide for their massive selection and quality. Popular
as a fort by William the Conqueror. The Tower laterdepartments include the seasonal Christmas shop and
became a prison, then a monument to house the largethe Food Hall, where you can select from 300
collection of Crown Jewels which are still displayed todifferent varieties of cheese. These top London
this day. The 530-carat Star of Africa is the highlight ofattractions are a good start point but a second visit will
the collection. This diamond, which was extracted frombe required as you will find how much London has to
a mine in South Africa, is the 2nd largest diamond inoffer. You are free to reprint this article 'as is' with the
the world. The Royal Armouries also make for anbelow resource box with live link attached.
interesting stop at the Tower of London. The only way