Top Sights And Attractions In London

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London is one of the world’s most visited cities, attracting more than 15 million tourists every year. From the modern London eye to castles and cathedrals to the historic tower of London, you can spend endless days here without ever running out of fun things to do. Here’s our guide to top sights and attractions in London which are a must-see:

Buckingham Palace:
One of the Britain’s iconic buildings, it has served as an official London residence of British sovereigns since 1837. Witness the popular display of pomp, and changing of the guards around 11:30 AM every season. If the flap atop the palace is flying high, consider yourself lucky, because the queen is in the town, in the palace. When she’s away, visitors can purchase tickets to tour the State rooms, Royal mews and the Queen gallery.

British Museum:
Displaying the world’s finest collections of antiquities, the British Museum reveals stories of life, death and glory. Containing around 13 million artifacts from around the world, it exhibits man’s works from prehistoric to the modern times. The few main artifacts include the Rosetta stone, the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection and the Parthenon sculptures.

Coca-Cola London Eye:
Take a spin on the London eye to experience the city’s skyline view. Wheeling at 135 meters above the ground, you can attain an unforgettable perspective of London’s 55 famous landmarks, during a single ride. If you can, book yourself in advance to avoid long hours of waiting.

The Victoria and Albert Museum:
Founded in 1852, the Victoria and Albert Museum ceramic collection is popularly known around the world.Spread over 13 acres of land, it contains 145 galleries showcasing 5000-year-old arts and artifacts. Besides ceramics, the exhibits include glass, ironwork, sculptures, prints, silver and jewelry and historic photos.

Natural History Museum:
Natural History Museum boasts a collection of rarest animals in the world. From T-rex obsessed to paleontologists, it’s an ultimate destination in the matters pre-historic. See a dinosaur exhibition, a 40-million-old spider, blue whale and a lot more, carefully preserved here.

Westminster Abbey:
Another location in association with British monarchs, Westminster Abbey, officially known as The Collegiate Church of St Peter was found in 1065 by Edward the Confessor. Most sovereigns were crowned and buried here. Recently, it has become famous for royal weddings, regular worships and the city events.

Hyde Park:
Opened in 1635, Hyde Park boasts of large monuments, memorials, where one can easily spend a day. It’s the largest open space in London spread across 350 acres of land. One of the park’s main attractions is Serpentine, a man-made lake famous for swimming and boating. Apsley House, another landmark, houses Wellington’s magnificent collection of sculptures, paintings along with the gifts given by the European emperors.

National Gallery:
The standing glory of the Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is ranked among the best art museums in the world. Experience the extensive European collection from 13^th to the 19^th century at this iconic gallery, including some of the works by Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and the Constable.