| It is easy to understand why London is one of the | | | | intersection of several major streets in London, and is |
| most popular places to visit in the world. With a unique | | | | often the site for major demonstrations and events. If |
| mixture of old fashion traditions and modern | | | | art interests you, one of the worlds largest art |
| attractions, London literally has something for everyone. | | | | museums, The National Museum, is located on the |
| While London's diversity allows for thousands of | | | | northern part of the square. Lions and other various |
| different types of entertainment, a few places stand | | | | African Animal statues can be seen on the east side, |
| out. | | | | while the Canadian House featuring a small taste of |
| 1. Buckingham Palace - No matter where your | | | | Canada can be found to the west. If you are in |
| interests lie, a trip to London would simply not be | | | | London during the holidays, do not miss the enormous |
| complete without at least one trip to Buckingham | | | | Christmas tree, which is a yearly gift for the people of |
| Palace. While Buckingham Palace is a beautiful building, | | | | Norway. |
| the real treasure is viewing the guards. The changing | | | | 5. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - The Shakespeare's |
| of the guards happens almost daily at 11:30. Come | | | | Globe is a reconstruction of the original Globe |
| early as many people will also be viewing this sight, | | | | constructed in 1599. The Globe is known as |
| and you will want to get a good spot. | | | | Shakespeare's because it was literally the first place |
| 2. The London Eye - The London Eye is a giant Ferris | | | | where Shakespeare's plays were shown. Today, |
| Wheel which literally gives you a full view of the city of | | | | plays are shown from May to September. |
| London. If you are not afraid of heights, The London | | | | 6. The Tate on the South Bank of The Thames - The |
| Eye definitely rates as one of the must visit attractions | | | | world's biggest collection of modern art can be found |
| in London. Reservations can be booked in advance | | | | in an old power station, on the south bank of the |
| online. | | | | Thames River. This old power station is known as The |
| 3. The Tower of London - The Tower of London is | | | | Tate. You will be able to walk two floors full of |
| literally one of the most visited attractions in London, | | | | modern art pieces. |
| and for good reason. The Tower of London is so | | | | 7. The London Zoo - Thought of as one of the most |
| packed full of historical sites and areas that it takes | | | | famous zoos in the world, the London Zoo is home to |
| literally a day to visit every one of them. The Tower | | | | over 650 different species of animals. Special |
| was founded in the early 11th century. Over the 10 | | | | programs and shows are available daily, including the |
| centuries since then, the Tower of London has been a | | | | daily feeding of the animals. Besides animals, the zoo |
| palace, prison, mint, arsenal, place of torture (in fact, | | | | also offers beautiful gardens and art exhibits. Be sure |
| Anne Boleyn, famous wife of Henry VIII was | | | | to stop by the front desk for more information on their |
| beheaded in the Tower), and jewel house. | | | | daily events. |
| 4. Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square is the | | | | |