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Address: Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1A 1AA
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Buckingham Palace is a sightseeing must. Queen Victoria moved into the vast mansion in 1837; since then, generations of royals have made the palace their home. Although wandering the grounds and taking photos of the elaborate exterior are always popular, the interior (some of which is open only during late July to...
Address: south bank of the Thames, 4 miles east of central London, Greenwich SE10
About four miles from downtown London, Greenwich is ideal for a day trip. Its attractions are legion and include the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, Queen's House, Millennium Dome, wonderful Greenwich Park, and the clipper Cutty Sark. In addition to straddling two time zones at the prime meridian...
Address: Parliament Sq, London SW1A 0AA
The impressive, Gothic-styled Houses of Parliament occupy the original site of the Palace of Westminster. Combined with their famous clock tower (commonly known as Big Ben), they're synonymous with London and a necessary stop. Although the building's exteriors are spectacular, it's even more interesting to head inside...
Address: Bayswater Rd, and Park Ln, London W2
Flush against Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park is probably London's most familiar and most popular park. It's more than a mile square and includes Serpentine Lake, Marble Arch, the Diana Memorial Fountain and the well-known (and still-used) Speaker's Corner. The British take pride in freedom of expression, and this park...
Address: Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
London offers many places to catch great panoramas of the skyline and the Thames, but this attraction is one of the best. Run by British Airways, the Eye opened to great acclaim at the start of the new millennium; well-managed ticketing ensures that the wait is never more than a half-hour, despite the Eye's...
Address: Kew Rd, south bank of Thames, 6 miles from London, Kew TW9 3AB
Spread across 300 acres, these gorgeous gardens are a year-round wonderland of sights, scents, and beauty. Horticultural specimens from around the world can be found either on the grounds or in a number of climate-controlled structures. You'll also find lakes, pathways, and other eye-catching landscape features....
Address: St. Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 8AD
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Sir Christopher Wren's architectural masterpiece should be at the top of any sightseeing list. The sprawling cathedral is notable for its artistry and design, but it also offers a fascinating glimpse of England's religious history. Plus, it affords one of the best views of the Thames and the London skyline from its...
Address: 25 Sumner St, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
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After the Tate Modern opened its doors to rave reviews, it became London's latest not-to-be-missed museum. Boasting a spectacular selection of modern art �; both well-known and undiscovered �; the Tate divides its collection into Landscape/Matter/Environment, Still Life/Object, and Nude/Action/Body....
Address: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB
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The Tower of London draws tourists who are taking a growing interest in some of the more lurid, murderous aspects of London's history. This vast, imposing brick building has been the site of many bloody events, including the murder of future kings, incarceration of historical figures, and political beheadings. Kids...
Address: Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
The "V&A South Kensington" occupies a gorgeous facility near Kensington Gardens and displays an extensive collection of decorative arts. In fact, it boasts more than 4 million objects in 146 galleries. Highlighting cultures from around the world, exhibits are organized by country, material and time period. Indian art...
