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Sightseeing In London England – Where To Go And What To See
By: Steven Mitchell
Many tourists from all over the globe are drawn by London’s
historic spots and modern attractions. You can never get
enough of sightseeing in London England as it has
something to offer people of all ages and cultural
backgrounds.
For a start, you can get a great view of London atop one of
London’s open top buses. The sightseeing tour will take you
to some of London’s well-known sights.
For those interested in London’s royalty a stop to
Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and the Tower
London should be a priority. The Buckingham Palace began
as a town house owned by the Dukes of Buckingham during
the eighteenth century. It is currently the Queen’s official
residence. Some areas of the Buckingham Palace are open
to the public and you can see here treasures from the Royal
Collection. You can also view the changing of the guards on
the other side of St. James Park to Whitehall. Kensington
Palace serves as the residence for a number of the
members of the Royal Family. The Tower of London is a
world famous fortress of which having the Crown Jewels is
its major attraction. It has also been made famous because
of its history as having imprisoned some of the world’s
shakers and movers before they were publicly hanged when
it used to be a prison.
If museums are your cup of tea, London is filled with them.
The British Museum has 2.5 miles of galleries. It is a world-
class museum that houses world-renowned art and artifacts
and it is free for the public to visit. Other museums include
the Imperial War Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum,
Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Tate
Museum. You can find numerous collections of fossils and
mineral displays in the National History Museum and it is
famous for its dinosaur exhibits. The Tate Museum holds
one of the greatest collections of British art.
When sightseeing in London England, famous landmarks
that you need to pay a visit include the Tower Bridge,
Trafalgar Square and the Big Ben. The Tower Bridge is one
of the most photographed bridges around the world.
Trafalgar Square was named after Nelson, one of England’s
heroes who died in the Battle of Trafalgar. Here you can find
the 145 foot granite Nelson’s column and the square is filled
with swarms of pigeons, very popular among the tourists for
picture taking. The Big Ben is a 316-foot clock that is a part
of the Westminster Palace or known as the Houses of
Parliament. It has become a worldwide icon and has always
been coined by the mere mention of London.
If you are religious, do not forget to make a stop at
Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral. St Paul’s
Cathedral is United Kingdom’s premier cathedral where
royal weddings or major memorial services are frequently
held.
What about a visit to the world’s most famous zoo - London
Zoo. It houses a wide collection of exotic animals. Take a
side trip to Hyde Park, a famous royal park as well as the
Old Bailey and the Covent Gardens.
For a spectacular view of London at 360 degrees take a
ride in the glass capsule of the London Eye. This is the
world’s tallest observation wheel. Be enthralled by the
captivating view!
For some entertainment visit Madame Tussauds to see
some of your favorite stars in wax and the London Dungeon
for a bit of a scare!
Lastly, do not forget to try out the different restaurants and
cafes offering delectable dishes at affordable prices. Try out
the different cuisine London has to offer. Anybody can have
the time of their life sightseeing in London England.
About the Author:
Steven Mitchell is the Marketing Manager for the UK Travel website, http://www.
TREKtheUK.com. The website offers a London Travel Guide as well as reviewing
other UK areas.
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