London is one of the capitals of world tourism. It attracts guests from around the world with its bright sights and beautiful places. And even bad weather will not prevent a curious tourist to get aesthetic pleasure at every turn.
There are more than 300 various museums and galleries. Each house can be considered the subject of architectural art. Each of the areas of the city has its own character and specific features: the City is distinguished by respectability, SoHo has a special local flavor, Westminster is full of historical monuments, and Covent Garden is aristocratic and strict. From the world's highest ferris wheel (“The Eye of London” 135 meters) you can explore the whole city. The Wembley Stadium, the Gherkin skyscraper, the Millennium Dome and much more deserve attention.
Interesting places in London
During one visit it is simply impossible to explore the city completely. Even all the most famous sights will require more than one month in London.At the first visit you should concentrate on the most famous places in the city.
Big Ben
The most famous part of the Palace of Westminster is the huge clock tower, according to which all Londoners check the time of their chronometers. This business card of the city has become one of the most striking architectural monuments of London. Meetings of the House of Lords and the House of Commons are held in the palace itself. Inside the building it is easy to get lost, as winding kilometer corridors sometimes make guests completely lose direction.
British museum
This museum is considered one of the largest in the world. The main part of the exhibition is of historical and archaeological nature. The museum was founded in 1753, to which the British Parliament officially issued a permit. The total length of the galleries has reached 4 kilometers, the halls themselves, there are more than 90.
Buckingham Palace
At the moment in the world there are very few existing and used for the purpose of the royal palaces. One of them is Buckingham. This place for many years remains the official residence of the Queen of England. Her Majesty's abode is 20 hectares with a garden. There is a police station and two post offices on the territory. Also available to members of the royal family hospital, bar, swimming pool. You can call a place with such rich infrastructure a full-fledged city.
Westminster
Here, like many decades ago, the fate of British citizens and many important issues in the life of the country are being decided. The area was built around a local monastery in the 7th century. Now tourists from all over the world come here to see Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace with their own eyes.
Westminster Abbey
This building is not so much a cult place, as the most valuable repository of the cultural heritage of the whole world. Here are collected the treasures presented by the masterpieces of applied art, artistic objects, stunning unique fabrics, objects of religious worship and much more.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park among the locals is referred to only as a "stronghold of freedom of speech." This park is loved by guests of the city and by the Londoners themselves. Even crowds of tourists do not reduce the charm of this place and its relevance among local residents.
Madame Tussauds museum
This museum is the largest wax exposition in the world. Its branches can be visited in 10 cities of the world. Here are placed skillfully made of wax figures of famous politicians, actors, singers, businessmen and other public figures.
Sherlock Holmes Museum
All fans of Sherlock Holmes know that the fictional detective lived on Baker Street in apartment 221B. At the time of writing the book, such a street already existed, but its last house wore number 100. Now, on this street at 221B there is the Sherlock Holmes Museum, where not only detective stories lovers but all those who know this name are trying to get there.
National Gallery
The National Gallery of London is one of the largest repositories of paintings. There are more than 2000 world-class masterpieces, which represent the painting of Western Europe from the 12th to the 20th century.
Oxford Street
All hiking trails lead visitors to the capital on Oxford Street. Here, shopping lovers will be able to get maximum pleasure, since the most fashionable shops are concentrated on this street. All guidebooks describe this place as a shopping center in London.
Piccadilly circus
Piccadilly Street was sung by many writers and musicians. That is why even those who have never been to London have heard of it. The street is considered one of the busiest. This is not surprising, since the design of this part of the city looks especially bright and interesting. In addition, the street is located in the historical and cultural center of the city.
St. Paul's Cathedral
The cathedral stands at the highest point of London. This is another world ranking leader - St. Paul is the largest Anglican church in Europe. In addition, it was this cathedral that became the residence of the bishop of London.The cathedral was the fifth in a row, built in this place. The date of its appearance is considered to be 1708.
Tower
Tower of London - a symbol of all of England. His role in the history of Britain made this place one of the most visited tourist sites. Its popularity in the world is at a high level in a number of tourist routes.
Tower Bridge
This bridge was opened in 1894. The unusual design is that it is both adjustable and hanging. The central segment in the lower part of the bridge is divorced to allow ships to pass, while the upper gallery is open for pedestrians.
Globus theatre
Globus is one of the oldest theaters in England. There are already two theaters with the same name, and this one has become the third. The first of them grew up on the banks of the River Thames in 1599. It was built with the money of a theater troupe, including William Shakespeare himself.
In addition to the above, Covent Garden Theater, Trafalgar Square, Abbey Road, Albert Hall, Boro Market, Victoria Station, Curt Institute, Saatchi Institute, Tate and Tate Modern, Grace Inn, Greenwich, are worth visiting in London. Green Park and hundreds more of unique places like them. Of course, it will take a lot of time, but this is a great reason to come to London again and again.
