Travel To London And Discover Ten Breathtaking Places
If you are planning on spending a vacation in London, make sure you take full advantage of this gorgeous city with all that it has to offer.
London is full of an exciting array of places to go and things to do and see, for people of all cultures and ages. Being one of the biggest cultural capitals in the world, this city offers sightseeing opportunities and tourist attractions like nowhere else. There are lots of different tours you can take part in to see the city on a whistlestop trip, however, there is plenty of places where you can spend the day.
Travel to London involves experiencing the city in all its splendor and fantastic sightseeing. Here are ten of the best sightseeing places in the city of London:
Founded in the year 1753, the British Museum had a collection of over 71,000 unique items that had all been contributed by Sir Hans Sloane. In the 1800s, this museum gained in popularity and began to flourish, which in turn increased its inventory of items to more than seven million. The museum’s charter declares that it should be open free of charge to all those curious people who are interested in learning more. So, come spend a day wandering through the eternal, labyrinthine corridors, exploring and discovering some of the greatest works of mankind’s cultural accomplishments, and some take in some of the greatest relics of the Egyptian and Greek empires.
2. The London Eye
Drawing nearly four million visitors each year, the London Eye has become one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in the world today. This gigantic wheel stands almost 135 meters over the entire city of London and is presently considered to be one of the tallest observation wheels in the world. This wondrous creation of modern engineering permits tourists to view all of London with an entirely new perspective, allowing them to see parts of the city that are generally not visible from the ground. Visiting the London Eye has been described as an ‘enchanting and inspiring experience’ and no vacation to London is complete without visiting this monument.
3. Saint Paul’s Cathedral
Saint Paul’s Cathedral offers a captivating picture of the British Empire of the yesteryears and is a historical accomplishment of the reconstruction that took place after the great London fire of 1666. Famous for hosting royal birthdays, weddings, celebrations, and even funerals of some of the greatest leaders in Britain, the Cathedral attracts millions and millions of tourists every year.
4. The National Gallery
Situated in the very centre of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is home to some of the finest works of art in the world. Some of these pieces date back to the 13th century. Construction of the gallery commenced in the year 1832 and ever since it has collected many great pieces of art, which include works by Monet, Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Renoir and many more. A visitor can probably spend days trying to view all of the contents inside the gallery.
5. The London Zoo
The London Zoo, which is in Regents Park is one of the most popular zoos in the world and houses as many as 12,000 different species of animals. Considered to be a must-see, visitors travel from all parts of the world to see the animal shows that are held daily.
6. Tate Modern
One of London’s most contemporary galleries, the Tate Modern consists of great collections and diverse exhibitions of modern art. Appealing to both, children, as well as adults, connoisseurs as well as novices, the Tate Modern, houses grand collections of artists like Matisse, Andy Warhol, and Bacon.
7. The Tower of London: Constructed with white stone that was imported from France, the Tower of London or the ‘Bloody Tower has been known to imprison, protect and even execute the wrongdoers in the past.
8. The Natural History Museum
An enigmatic gothic building that is home to some of the largest collections of dinosaurs in the world, the Natural History Museum consists of exhibitions that dominate the huge halls and towers. It is a beautiful building that offers so much, you will love it here.
9. The Madame Tussaud’s Experience
A museum that is filled with life-like waxworks and animated displays that demonstrate the dark side of British history. From pop stars to sporting icons and prominent figures from history, there are so many to see.
10. Westminster Abbey
It is a medieval work of monumental significance and the burial ground for some of the most famous kings, statesmen, musicians, scientists, and poets since the 11th century. The Westminster Abbey offers some of the most intriguing literary works and artistic talent in the way of paintings, murals, and tombs.
There is so much to see and do in London, you could lose yourself in there for weeks. It may be a case of breaking things out over a few visits. The UK has so many great places to visit and we will be sharing more of these going forward.
