Discover the iconic places in London
Buckingham Palace One of Britain's most iconic buildings, Buckingham Palace is the London residence of Elizabeth II and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the UK. Visitors can buy tickets for tours to the State Rooms, the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews when the queen is not at home. This Palace tour is a very efficient way of seeing the highlights in a short span of time along with a knowledgeable guide to explain the history, makes the whole experience more enjoyable for first time visitors. The British Museum The British Museum, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. The Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The British Museum, display the world's finest collections of antiquities that contain more than 13 million artifacts from the ancient world. The museum's exhibits world-famous objects such as the Rosetta stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies. Generally museum entry is free, although the museum charges an entry fee to view special exhibitions. The Tower of London The Tower of London is a historic castle officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The magnificent Tower has fulfilled many different roles down the centuries, from prison to royal palace and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo. Officially the Tower has served variously as an armory, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal, a public records office and the home of the Crown Jewels of England. Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London built in 1886–1894. The bridge is adjacent to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. Experience a walk across famous bridge with only glass between you and the River Thames. The Tower Bridge Experience attraction also includes an exhibition celebrating other great feats of engineering in bridge design from around the world. Big Ben and Parliament Big Ben is just the main bell, not the tower and is officially The Clock Tower. The tolling of Big Ben is known throughout the world as the time signal of BBC radio. Below it, there are the Houses of Parliament, place of Britain's government for many centuries and once the site of the royal Westminster Palace occupied by William the Conqueror. Parliament Square, Whitehall is lined by so many government buildings and Tour of parliament offer a unique chance to see real-time debates and lively political discussions. Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey stands on a site that's been associated with Christianity since the early 7th century. It is officially known as the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster. It is also a popular attraction to peruse the graves, tablets, busts and stone dedications. Seventeen kings and queens were not only crowned here but they are buried here too, along with dukes, countesses and history’s ‘celebs’ – Darwin, Dickens, Hardy, Behn, Olivier, etc. More recently, it's become famous as the preferred location for Royal Weddings. Hyde Park Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Hyde Park covers 142 hectares (350 acres) and is home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. Hyde Park remains open throughout the year from 5 a.m. until midnight. The park also offers various recreational activities including open water swimming, boating, cycling, tennis and horse riding. Coca cola London Eye The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames. Also known as the Millennium Wheel and since mid-January 2015, it has been known as the Coca-Cola London Eye. Europe’s largest & iconic riverside observation wheel offers the highest public viewing point in London and the views of the city, you’ll never forget. Make the London Eye experience even more unique & memorable with a glass of champagne, afternoon tea, chocolate tasting. St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral it is the world’s largest iconic and undoubtedly one of the most marvelous cathedral. You can buy sightseeing ticket and with it you can walk to the stairs of royalty; climb the dome including the Whispering Gallery. You can go even higher to enjoy some of the most spectacular views over London from the Stone and Golden Galleries; or head down to the crypt where nation heroes are buried.
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