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MUST DO's in LONDON for little money or for free
Dr Johnson some 300 years ago said "that anyone that tires of London is tired of life"- this is still so true today. Centuries of history mix with the culture and hustle and bustle of a thriving city. Still is one of the World's financial capitals.
Landmarks and tourist attractions such as the Tower, nearby Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Great Dome of St Pauls Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace, not forgetting the spectacular London Eye. 1. Tower Bridge.
Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is an enduring symbol of London.
Though river traffic is far less than a hundred years ago, the twin bascules are still opened for river traffic several times a week. The London Bridge Experience offer a chance to climb the towers, and view the River from the glass sided walkways, some 140 feet above the Thames. 2. The Houses of Parliament
'The Mother of all Parliaments' more properly called the Palace of Westminster. The original palace dating back to the times of Edward the Confessor was burnt down in 1834. Westminster Hall itself is a particularly fine example of a medieval hall, accessible to the Public only with Guided Tours. The Gothic masterpiece that are the present Houses of Parliament, were constructed between 1840 and 1888. 3. St Pauls Cathedral.
Sir Christopher Wren's burial place and masterpiece and also his burial place. Situated at the top of Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, St Pauls Cathedral's Dome is one of the largest in the World. The present Cathedral was built between 1665 and 1710 following the Great Fire of London in 1666. 4. Buckingham Palace
The British Monarch's Official Principal Residence, in other words, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh London home. When Her Majesty is in residence her Royal Standard flies from the mast. 5. The Tower of London.
Dating from Roman times, indeed part of the Roman Walls are visible immediately outside the entrance to the nearby Tube Station. The Tower itself dates from the time of William the Conqueror. A Castle, Prison, Royal Mint, one time Zoo and still home of the Crown Jewels. 6. Picadally Circus
No visit to London is complete without seeing the West End, seen here in the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus. Romantic Eros, erected in 1892 as memorial to Lord Shaftesbury. The winged angel in fact depicts Charity, and is made of aluminum. 7. The British Airways London Eye
At 135m high is the World's largest observation wheel. Offering fine views over the Capital, west looking down on the nearby Houses of Parliament, north across to Buckingham Palace, over to Canary Wharf in the East.
With 32 capsules, each one of them can accommodate 25 people, with a capacity up to 1600 passengers each hour. 8. Trafalgar Square
One of the most famous Squares in the World - With Nelsons Column , the National Gallery and of course the pigeons. The Column itself is some 170 foot high , with the statue of Nelson himself being some 18 foot high. Though one would not think viewing from the ground. Admiral Nelson is buried in St Pauls Cathedral. 9. Big Ben
The 320 foot high Clock Tower is named after the largest bell, weighing over 13 tons, and was cast in 1858 at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in East London. To this day one of the largest bells they have ever cast. |
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