London is one of the great cities of the world and will continue to be so. It is rich in history and the culture and in the recent years, there has been a blend of the classic and modern over the years. The city is located beside the river Thames, and has been a major settlement since it was founded by the Romans. London is heralded as a global city as it is a major tourist hub and is popular because of its entertainment, arts and culture. Some of the places to visit in London are listed below.
London Eye
The best way to view the entire city of Londonby getting a ride in the London Eye, which is a gigantic Ferris wheel, situated at the banks of the Thames. It stands at 443ft and has a diameter of 394ft. It is a major tourist attraction, and everyone rushes to get a ticket.
Tower of London
It is a historical importance and is located on the northern banks of the river. Founded after the Norman Conquest, the tower has been used for several purposes – as a treasury, armoury, menagerie, public records office, home for the Crown Jewels and lastly but not the least, as a prison.
Madame Tussauds
This was the first was museum to be founded, which has now branched out to many other countries. The wax museum is another well known tourist attraction as it houses wax figurines of famous personalities throughout history.
Westminster Abbey
It is one of the most famous of Gothic churches and has been so throughout the several past centuries. The Westminster Abbey is a traditional place to be coroneted for monarchs and is also a place of burial for not only monarchs but other distinguished Britishers.
House of Parliament
As is evident from the name, it is the meeting place of the two houses in British politics – House of Lords and House of Commons. Being one of the earliest democracies in the world, the House of Parliament will provide any visitor with a rich history lesson. Also no one should miss the Big Ben, which is the largest four faced chiming clock.
Tower Bridge
It is situated near theTowerofLondon, and was one of the earliest suspension bridges to have been built. It is now considered an iconic symbol of the city ofLondon.
Buckingham Palace
One of the iconic places of visit in the city, the palace is the royal residence of the British monarch and they work from here. It is considered a symbol for hope for the British people during crises.
Piccadilly Circus
For all the shopaholics, this is the place to be, since it is an equivalent of theAmerican Madison Square. It is a vibrant place full of people from all over the world, and is famous for its street attractions.
Hyde Park
It is one of the largest park in London is easily accessible because of the presence of wynajem samochodów. There are various places of interest within the park.
British Museum
It is one of the best museums of the world and is dedicated to culture and natural history.
All these places of London have individual history and glamour. When you are in London, you should visit all these places to have a great time.
