If in London make sure that you don't these London highlights Miss.
2012 Olympic Games August 2012 which makes London the first City Olympics three times, keeping the games have previously in 1908 and 1948 hosted is in London on 27 July 12. Finds the 2012 Paralympic on 29 August-9 September 2012.
Original London sightseeing tour (hop-on hop-off bus tour) is one - open top double-decker bus for visitors to enjoy London's most famous sights on 3 tour routes. The tours visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Dungeon, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Covent Garden, Ripley's believe it or not, Madame Tussauds, Shakespeare's Globe, the London Eye, London Bridge, London Aquarium and Westminster Abbey. Get easy access to many of the Museum Tour London's top museums, shops and attractions including Kensington Palace, natural history museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert museums, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Albert Memorial, and the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.
Trafalgar Square considered the Centre of London and home to Nelson's column, completed in 1843 to commemorate Admiral Nelson's victory over Napoleon off Cape Trafalgar, Spain in 1805. In the North of the square is the National Gallery and in the South East of Admiralty Arch, built in honour of Queen Victoria. Beyond the arch, the Mall is the leading to Buckingham Palace.
Whitehall Avenue, is from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square, surrounded by government offices and is the center of the British Government. Along Whitehall, Downing Street is the site of the Prime Minister, House. Further along is setting for royal coronations since 1066 and most Big Ben, the famous tower clock, the Houses of Parliament and that recently, that of the Queen in 1953.
The Tower of London dating 1078, was London's original Royal fortress. In the middle ages, the Tower of London served as a royal residence, Treasury, mint and a prison. Located near the Tower Bridge over the River Thames, the tower is a very tourist attraction, where visitors can view the Crown jewels, the different towers, armouries, barracks, Chapel and the Tower Green where were beheaded seven people (including two of his wives) during the reign of King Henry VIII popular.
Tower Bridge is located the famous century bridge over the River Thames from the Tower of London. The bridge was an architectural and engineering wonder with a drawbridge, so tall mast ships under could happen. Tourists can Tower and engine room take to the Tower Bridge experience to visit the North to learn how the bridge operates.
HMS Belfast is a large, light cruiser naval ship which was built in Belfast, Ireland and started in 1938. The Belfast served in many theatres of war during WWII and the Korea war. The ship is moored on the Thames close to Tower Bridge and for visitors.
The London Eye is a great observation Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames of giving visitors located spectacular views over London.
London Dungeon is a cruel experience from London's past where visitors can experience and see reconstructions of executions, the French guillotine in action, Jack the Ripper by hand and several other ingenious methods of torture.
Winston Churchill's Britain at war experience is an educational attraction about the second world war. Visitors include a reconstruction of a u station and progress through spaces show war topics, in a business which was destroyed by a bomb.
Shakespeare's Globe & exhibition is the reconstructed Globe Theatre of Shakespeare and an exhibition on Elizabethan London popular.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen and the most famous Palace in London. Located at the Mall and the Palace was built in 1803 for Duke of Buckingham and's London home for the Royal family since 1837. Open for tours during the summer months only. Changing of the Guard takes place on the forecourt of the Buckingham Palace at 11: 30 pm in summer and on odd days the rest of the year.
Charles Dickens House, located at the 49 Doughty Street WC1, is where he wrote his famous novels - Oliver Twist, the Pickwick Papers and Nicholas Nickleby.
Saint Paul's Cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1710, after the 1666 great fire of London. The walkway around the base of the dome has such good acoustics that it makes a "whispering Gallery." The stairs to the stone Gallery and up to the Golden Gallery of one of the best views over central London.
London IMAX cinema is the largest screening in Europe 2-D and 3 d movies and documentaries.
London is one of the largest in Europe with a wide range of marine life Aquarium display including sharks and a coral reef.
The London Eye, also known as the "Millennium wheel', is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels with 32 closed gondolas, the spectacular views across the capital give visitors." [Operates daily, opposite Big Ben and the houses of Parliament]
Kensington Palace was originated from the 1605 and home to many Royals including Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. Queen Victoria was born here in 1819. Visitors can tour the State apartments from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Hampton Court Palace was built in 1514 and was the residence of King Henry VIII. The Palace has a long history and visitors can the stately rooms tour and get lost in the famous 300 year old labyrinth.
Madame of Tussauds is the famous and very popular exhibiting wax museum stars, pop stars, leaders of the world and the Royal family. The spirit of London taxi ride takes visitors through an overview of the history of London while the Chamber of secrets to human nature shows the dark side.
London Planetarium is located next to Madame of Tussauds wax figures of great scientists and a great show of stars and planets has.
As you are it can see much to do in London - a visit will be not enough!
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