| London is a city rich and varied in history and yet has | | | | London. The only way up to the British national |
| a blend of modern facets to please any type of | | | | museum of arms and armour is by way of a interior |
| traveler. With hundreds of art galleries, museums and | | | | spiral staircase where you'll find over 40,000 pieces |
| dozens of other attractions including zoos, music, | | | | displayed. |
| theater and nightlife, it is no wonder that London is one | | | | Trafalgar Square |
| of the most popular cities in the world. A visit to | | | | Trafalgar Square is often the site of public events and |
| London should include these five must see attractions: | | | | political demonstrations in London. The square, an |
| Westminster Abbey | | | | intersection for many major streets, is a spectacular |
| This burial ground, church and coronation site is the final | | | | gateway to sightseeing for tourists visiting the area. |
| resting place of great poets, kings and other notables | | | | You'll find the National Gallery on the north side of |
| of British descent. Westminster Abbey is still used as a | | | | Trafalgar Square which is among the world's best art |
| chuech on a regular basis for events and religious | | | | museums. Looking to the west, one will see Canada |
| services. The visit is made very worthwhile by the | | | | House, where Canadians who are visiting can get a |
| works of art contained in the Abbey. A painting of | | | | taste of home. To the east, although close to the |
| Richard II hanges inside the west entryway. This is the | | | | public, the stone arches of South Africa house with |
| oldest portrait of a British monarch on display today, | | | | African animals are worth a look. Be sure to visit 10 |
| having been painted back in 1390. | | | | Downing Street once you've seen all there is to see in |
| Buckingham Palace | | | | Trafalgar Square. Since 1732, 10 Downing Street has |
| Buckingham Palace, the official residence of British | | | | been the home of British Prime Ministers. Along with |
| monarchy, is one of the most popular tourist | | | | Churchill Museum, 10 Downing is within walking distance |
| attractions in England. If you visit in August or | | | | of Trafalger Square. |
| September you'll find that the Palace's 19 staterooms | | | | Harrods |
| are open to the public. Some areas of the Palace are | | | | What would a trip to London be without a little |
| open all year and visitors can see the grandiose | | | | shopping? The world's greatest department store, |
| architecture of the building along with other exhibits. A | | | | Harrods, is great even for the window shoppers. And, |
| must see for visitors is the Changing of the Guard as | | | | for those who are looking to spend a bit of dough, this |
| is a stroll through the 40 acre gardens and grounds. | | | | million square feet of merchandise is every shoppers |
| Tower of London | | | | dream. In fact, Harrods motto is - Omnia Omnibus |
| Though many are familiar with the Tower of London | | | | Ubique - which means "All Things For All People |
| they are unaware that it served as a prison for | | | | Everywhere". Although it has been around for 150 |
| several years. The original structure, built around 1100 | | | | years, Harrods is as modern as the latest iPod. Many |
| AD, was used as a fort by William the Conqueror. The | | | | of its departments, including the seasonal Christmas |
| Tower later became a prison, then a monument to | | | | shop and the Food Hall, are world famous for their |
| house the large collection of Crown Jewels which are | | | | quality and abundance of selection. Where else can |
| still displayed to this day. The 530-carat Star of Africa | | | | you choose from 300 different types of cheese? |
| is the highlight of the collection. This diamond, which | | | | These top London attractions are a good start point |
| was extracted from a mine in South Africa, is the 2nd | | | | but a second visit will be required as you will find how |
| largest diamond in the world. The Royal Armouries | | | | much London has to offer. |
| also make for an interesting stop at the Tower of | | | | |