A major destination for everyone all around the world, London will definitely be on your list of places to visit. With its metropolitan skyline lined with famous landmarks to its quaint yet vibrant streets...
Tower Bridge: an iconic landmark of London
Some of the most famous landmarks in London include:
10 Downing Street
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Camden Market
HMS Belfast
Horse Guards Parade
Houses of Parliament
Hyde Park
Kensington Palace
London Dungeons
London Eye
Madame Tussauds
National Gallery
Natural History, Science & British Museums
O2 Arena
Piccadilly Circus
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
St Paul's Cathedral
The Shard
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
But of course there is so much more to see also! It's almost impossible to see everything all in one trip!
The London Eye:
The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is an observation wheel by the River Thames. It is Europe's tallest observation wheel, and it is the most popular tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete one revolution and generally never stops moving. Tickets on the day cost £35 but if you reserve online, you can find them for £32.50. I definitely recommend buying your tickets online in order to skip some of the queue: The lastminute.com London Eye: The Official Tickets Website.
Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament:
Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, better known as the Houses of Parliament, is also one of London's top tourist attractions. Big Ben has dominated the London skyline for years, and continues to do so with its bells tolling on the hour, every hour. The Houses of Parliament is home to the House of Commons and House of Lords, and is the supreme legislative body to the British Government. Guided tours of the Palace of Westminster are available for £29, and can be booked through: Visit - UK Parliament.
Tower Bridge:
Tower Bridge, is a remarkable drawbridge located next to the Tower of London and HMS Belfast. Head inside Tower Bridge and discover the stories behind the engineering and people that built London's defining landmark. Or head up to the high-level walkways, take in the stunning panoramic views and experience the thrill of seeing London life through the Glass Floor. For more information visit Homepage | Tower Bridge.
The Shard:
What's the best way to see all of London? Well, from the top! Built in 2013, the Shard is 310m (1,016ft) high, with 72 floors and it is the tallest building in the UK and one of the tallest buildings in all of Europe. Head up to the gallery on the very top floor and enjoy the spectacular panoramic 360-degree views all around. The journey up to the top takes just under 60 seconds. The Shard is open Monday – Sunday: 10:00-23:00 and the view from the Shard starts at £28 or if you want make a view & River Cruise combo for £38. Buy your tickets now at www.the-shard.com. If this doesn't appeal to you, there are also many more rooftop bars around London where you can enjoy the best views around.
What are your favourite sights to see in the city of London?
(Left) Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, (Centre Left) Tower of London, (Centre Right) Kings Cross Station, (Right) Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
This blog is dedicated in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022
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