Natural History Museum

London is home to several museums and galleries. The city is the capital of United Kingdom and is situated close to the river Thames. The city has a rich, royal history and glorious heritage. The galleries and museums in London attract millions of tourists from all around the world. Amongst all the well known museums and galleries Natural History Museum is one of the most popular tourist attraction in London. Natural History Museum is located at the renowned exhibition road and has an easy access from the south Kensington tube station. Opened in the year 1881, it is by far one of the largest and finest museums in the field of natural history. The museum displays several interactive such as dinosaurs, volcano experience, creepy crawlies, earth treasury, blue whale and many more. The entry in the museum is absolutely free of charge and the opening time of the museum is from 10: 00 – 17:50. The museum is open on all week days except from 24th – 26th December. Experienced guides are available in the museums to help you explore this spectacular museum even better.

The museum is globally famous for is phenomenal collection on natural history and is home to more than 70 million items. The collection at the museum comprises of earth and life sciences specimens. The collection is divided into five sub categories – zoology, mineralogy, botany, entomology and paleontology. It is also a globally well known research centre and specializes in conservation, identification and taxonomy. The Darwin’s collection in the museum is amongst the most valuable collection in the world. The Darwin live centre is a free event organized at the museum. It gives an opportunity to all the visitors, to talk to the scientists who actually work and exhibit the exceptional collections in the museum. The library at the Natural History Museum is also one of the best libraries in the city. It contains manuscripts, journals, books and artworks of science departments. The dinosaur skeleton exhibition is the most popular exhibition of this museum. You can also savor a variety of delicious food at the on sight restaurant at the museum.

The museum also hosts a well appointed snacks bar, café’s and picnic area offering extremely friendly atmosphere. The museum shop, dino store and earth shop at the museum offer a variety of souvenir, gifts and replicas. The museum also offers several facilities such as cash machine, telephones, toilets, first aid and information desk. Visitors are allowed to click photographs but its recommended not to take any sharp object inside the museum as your belongings are checked before you enter the museum. The museum organizes several exhibitions on a daily basis and the following are the exhibitions that will be organized from 8th June to 15th June:
• Tree
• Ida fossil cast on display
• Butterfly Jungle
• Wildlife Garden Workshops
• Pondbusters

The museum organizes several special exhibitions for the kids and students. It is extremely educational and interesting.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral was founded in 604 AD in then Lundenwic which is now better known as London. The original cathedral was built at a site which was earlier a Roman trading post at the banks of the River Thames. It is considered as the first traditional Saxon cathedral. The cathedral was erected by Mellitus and it is amongst the most renowned London attractions. The St. Paul’s Cathedral is located on the Ludgate Hill in the heart of the City of London. The cathedral is also the seat of the Bishop of London. The current building has been standing dating back to the 17th century and is termed as the fifth ST Paul’s Cathedral. The St. Paul’s Cathedral is counted amongst one of the best tourist spots in London sightseeing. The beautiful architecture, ancient artwork and the awe-inspiring building designing, that too a millennium before the latest advancements in architecture could be even dreamt of, makes the cathedral amongst the churches in England.

It was believed that the St. Paul’s Cathedral stood on the same site of a previous temple dedicated to the goddess of Diana. That is what Geoffrey of Monmouth claimed too. He believed that it built after the Apollo Temple in Westminster. The cathedral was burnt to ashes in the “most fatal fire of 962”. It was found mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle that the cathedral had caught fire because it was made of timber. People still believe it to be assumptions and a proper reason for the fire is not justified. Later the cathedral was built entirely in stone. Ethelred the Unready was buried in the cathedral premises. That cathedral also got damaged in a fire in 1087. The complete city had burnt then. Later another St. Paul’s Cathedral which is often termed as the Old St. Paul’s Cathedral was built. It is believed that Normans started building the cathedral right after the fire in 1087. Its completion almost took 200 years. And several parts were still lost in a fire in 1136.

The Old St. Paul’s Cathedral had become moldy by the mid of 16th century and the Great Fire of London in the year 1666 added insult to injury. The current cathedral started building in 1168 under Sir Christopher Wren and completed on his birthday, 20th October 1708. The Royal Family is known to have used St. Paul’s Cathedral for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales and the Lady Diana Spencer. Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee also was celebrated at the cathedral.

The St. Paul’s underground station is the nearest tube station to the St. Paul’s Cathedral. Britain’s memorial service also honoured the victims of the 9-11 attacks in the year 2001 at the St. Paul’s cathedral. The event was attended by U.S. ambassador William Farish and the Royal Family. The cathedral is open to public for free but there is a charge for non-worshipping attendees. St. Paul’s has an amazing view of the London city from the golden gallery. The cathedral is supposed to go a £40 million refurbishment on its 300 year anniversary. Sited quite close to London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, Grange Hotels is about to launch one more luxurious and glorious hotel in the capital’s financial district – Grange St Paul’s Hotel in next 20 days.

National Gallery

The 9th largest metropolitan in the world – London, is the capital city of United Kingdom. The city has a rich cultural heritage. city attracts millions of tourists every year and is globally renowned for its numerous tourist attractions. The capital of United Kingdom is a multi ethnic city and thus there are several festivals and events celebrated in the city throughout the year.

The city has been an essential part of several movements in the history. Founded by the great Romans, England is well known for its glorious history, art and culture and thus you can also find numerous museums and galleries in London. National Gallery is one of the most reputed and popular amongst the tourists and the Londoners as well. Founded in the year 1824, National Gallery displays a rich cultural collection of more than 2300 paintings. Located in the area of Trafalgar Square, the gallery is easily accessible from Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus tube stations. Like several other galleries in United Kingdom, the entry at National Gallery is also free of charge. The collection at the gallery is extremely encyclopedic and attractive. It displays the most significant developments in Contemporary western paintings. Earlier, almost all the art works at National Gallery were on permanent exhibitions but, now it’s not the case. The collection includes masterpieces by several European artists. Exhibitions are organized at the National Gallery very often. Here are some of the current exhibitions going on at the National Gallery:

• Picasso: Challenging the Past ( 25th Feb – 7th June 2009)
  The exhibition will be held from 25th Feb – 7th June 2009 at Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery. The admission to the exhibition has a nominal charge.
• Picasso’s Prints : ( 25th Feb – 7th June 2009)
  The Picasso’s Prints will be displayed in the room 1 of National Gallery. The entry for all the visitors is free.
• Take One Picture: an exhibition of work by primary schools ( 27th April – 12th July 2009)
  It will be held in the room C and no entry free will be charged.
• Corot to Monet: A fresh look at landscape from the collection (8th July – 20 September 2009) Corot to Monet is an exhibition that beautifully illustrates the development of landscape painting in open air. The visitors will not be charged any admission fee.

The National Gallery opens at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. throughout the week. Guided tours of National Galleries are available in the gallery. These tours are guided by some of the best and the most experienced guides of the gallery. They help you to explore almost every part and collection of the gallery. Tours are also specially designed for the families and children. Although these tours are extremely beneficial for the first time visitors but, you can also explore the treasures of this gallery yourself. You can also savor the delights of various luscious cuisines at the ‘Best British Restaurant’, The National Café and The Espresso Bar located in the National Gallery. Spectacular and stylish shops are also sited at the National Gallery, where you can shop some of the best individual collections. Level O, Sainsbury Wing, Level 2 Portico and Level 0, Main Building are some of the shops located at National Gallery.

Tate Modern – Truly Incomparable

London is amongst the largest metropolitans of the world. UK is home to several renowned museums and galleries. Every year these museums attract millions of tourists. Entry is free at almost all these museums and galleries but, there are charges for some of the special exhibitions.

Amongst all the museums and galleries Tate Modern Art Gallery attracts the maximum tourists every year. Tate Modern is London’s National Museum and is famous for its exceptional collections of international contemporary art. Tate Liverpool, Tate Modern, Tate St Ives and Tate Britain are a part of the group of museums commonly known as Tate. Opened in the year 2000, it is sited at the former Power Station at Bank side and is easily accessible from Blackfriars and Southwark London underground. This spectacular museum organizes several exhibitions, events etc and displays exceptional art works. The museum is also renowned to showcase collections embracing photography. There are two ways to enter the museum – River Entrance and Holland Street from Turbine Hall. Several facilities such as concessionary tickets for disables, stools for sitting, telephones, rest rooms, lifts and baby care rooms are available in the museum. Tate Modern also offers the services of private tour, meal packages, Tate to Tate tours, exhibitions introductory Lecture, free guide tours, multimedia guides etc. Works of famous artists such as Dali, Picasso, Bacon and many more are displayed in the gallery.

In the recent past the works such as Roni Horn aka Roni Horn, Rodchenko and Popova: Defining Constructivism, Paintings from 1980’s, Nicholas Holobo, The Unilever Series: Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and many more were exhibited in the museum. Some of the upcoming events and exhibitions are listed below:

• Level 2 Gallery: Stutter ( 23rd April – 16 August )
In this exhibition you can explore a wide variety of artistic practices. Will Stuart, Michael Riedel, Dominique Petitgand, Anna Barham, Sven Augustijnen and Michelangelo Pistoletto are the artists of the Stutter. The exhibition will be held at the Level 2 Gallery from Sunday to Thursdays (10.00 – 18.00).

• Futurism ( 12 June – 20 September 2009)
An art movement – Futurism was launched by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, who was an Italian poet. It celebrates the contemporary worlds of technology and industry. This dramatic art movement can be seen in the Tate Modern from 12th June – 20 September 2009 from 10.00 – 18.00 (Sunday to Thursday).

• Per Kirkeby ( 17 June – 6 September 2009)
An exhibition consisting of paintings on canvas and hardboards, blackboards, paper, brick structures and bronze sculptures by the renowned Danish artist – Per Kirkeby can be explored at the museum from Sunday to Thursday ( 10.00 – 18.00) from 17th June till 6 September 2009.

You can also relish delicious meals and drinks at the Espresso bar at the level 4 of the Tate Modern Gallery. The snacks and sandwiches at Espresso are outstanding. It is open from 10.15 – 18.00 from Sunday to Thursday.

Oxford Street London’s Popular Shopping District

London – one of the most desired tourist destination in the entire world. This capital city hosts some of the best night clubs, pubs and bars of the city. You can also savor the various means of entertainment such as theatres, musical shows, sports etc that the city offers. London is also known as the most fashionable city of the world. People from all over the world come to UK to shop the most stylish clothes and accessories. Several streets such as Oxford Street, Regents Street, Covent Garden, Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus etc are famous for the elegant shops and unique collection of clothes and accessories.

Oxford Street is also amongst the best tourist attractions of England as far as shopping in London is concerned. It is one of the busiest and the liveliest areas of the city. The place is easily accessible from Oxford Circus tube station. It is also close to the Marble Arch, Tottenham Court Road, Mayfair and Bond Street underground stations. The eventful region of Oxford Street London attracts most of the tourists. Almost all the shops in Oxford Street open at 10:00 in the morning and it remains open till 7:00 p.m. You can explore several departmental stores such as Selfridges etc in this area. Fashion Formal Hire, Ladies Wear, Children clothing, Fashion Maternity, Men’s Wear, and accessories, you name it and Oxford Street offers it. Most of the big departmental stores are located between Oxford Street and Marble Arch. Not only in London but, Oxford Street is also the busiest shopping street in the entire Europe. It is home to numerous branded showrooms as well as several small and cheap shops. It is surely not the most expensive shopping areas in London but quite a few cheap stores are also available in the region. Here are some of the most popular stores at Oxford Street:

• Adidas
• Selfridges
• John Lewis
• Debenhams
• Marks and Spencer
• House of Fraser
• Disney Store
• Topshop
• Nike
• United Colours of Benetton

Oxford Street is also well known for elegant and stylish jewellery. It is home to several renowned and designer jewel stores such as Leslie Davis, Fossil, Swarovski, Swatch, H Samuel and many more.

Several festivals such as Easter, Christmas etc are celebrated at the Oxford Street. The street is decorated with lights. The tradition is that in the mid of November a celebrity is invited to turn on these lights and then it remains on till 6th January. You can also relish the delights of various scrumptious cuisines at Oxford Street restaurants. Chopstix, KFC, Taza La Plaza and Carluccio’s Café are the most popular eateries in the area. The place is renowned for the tasty sandwiches that it offers.

From five star hotels to family run lounge, you can find a variety of accommodations in and around the Oxford Street. You can easily find several banks and cash machines in the area. The services such as currency exchange and internet café is also easily available in this area. Various shops for stationary and books are also located in this area. Following are the upcoming events organized at the Oxford Street:

• Shh! Exclusive Offers ( 15th May – 15 Dec)
• West End Style ( 16th May – 31 Dec)

Thus it can surely be said that Oxford Street is amongst the most popular attractions in London. So if you plan to shop in London then, Oxford Street is a must to explore.

Big Ben

The great and the giant bell at the clock tower is popularly known as Big Ben. It is located in the lively region of Westminster, London. Big Ben is by far the largest four faced tower in the world and every year it attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. This chiming clock is also the third largest free- standing tower in the entire globe. This glorious clock tower was built in the year 1288 and was designed by Augustus Pugin. The structure of the tower consists of excellent brickwork and the upper part is framed spire of iron. The large faces of this Big Ben clock are about 180 ft from the ground. In London, this clock of this tower is extremely trustworthy as far as the time is concerned. It is often said that the clock tower keeps impeccable time and rarely stops. The phenomenal main bell in the tower is commonly known as the great bell, along with this enormous bell there are four quarter bells in the tower. These four bells play the quarter hours and are of G, F, E and B sharp. The 20 chime sequence played by the quarter bell is extremely melodious. Most of the people still identify the whole tower as Big Ben but actually the name refers to the great bell accommodated in the tower. A Latin inscription meaning ‘Lord save our Queen Victoria 1’ is imbibed on the base of each clock face.

The Big Ben London has now become a great and well known iconic Landmark of London, United Kingdom especially in the visual media. You can see this location in several films, shows etc where to depict the location of England, Bigben is shown. It has been a recognizable symbol of the country. The tower is also a renowned venue for the celebrations of New Year in London. The radio channels often tune to the chimes of the clock for a grand and harmonious welcome the New Year. Remembrance Day is another event celebrated in the city in which the chimes are broadcasted to mark the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh moth every year and the two minute silence is started when the chimes are heard. All the four chimes of the clock are illuminate every night and this adds to the beauty of the Big Ben tower even more. A unique light is also placed at the top of the clock which also illuminated when the parliament is in session.

The general public and tourists are not allowed to visit the clock tower; one can only see it from a distance. But, yes if you are a resident of United Kingdom then you can write an application to the MP of your region and arrange a visit for yourself. The applications should be sent well in advance at the following address:
House of Commons
Westminster, London
SW1A 0AA

Once you have got the permission to visit the tower you can book any of the tours at your own time preference. Tours for the residents are arranged at set timings of 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am and 2:30am from Monday to Friday. These tours can accommodate maximum 16 people at a time as the space is very less in the tower. But, it is not possible for the non residents to visit the clock tower in any way. Adjoining the Big Ben Clock Tower is the renowned Westminster Palace which houses the sessions of Britain Parliament. The parliament sessions held here can also be viewed by the tourists without any cost. You can also explore several other London attractions such as London Eye, Westminster Abbey, White Hall, Tower of London, London Aquarium and Country Hall Gallery etc. The Cinnamon Club, Ozu, Aji Noodle Bar and Spectrum are some of the most popular restaurants offering a variety of delicious cuisines. London Tower reminds of the royal and glorious history of Britain.

British Museum

London – the capital of United Kingdom has a rich culture and heritage. The city is located near the banks of the river Thames and is renowned for its vivacious attractions. Every year the city attracts millions of tourists from England as well as other parts of the world. London is also a home to several art galleries and museums which are the popular London places. You can explore almost any thing and everything in the 300 museums and galleries of the city. They display art works ranging from hi tech contemporary articles and machines to the traditional collections. The city has a well developed transportation structure in fact, if you have a London Pass, no entry fee will be charged in most of the museums. You can also avail complementary museum guide books and audio tours if you hold a London pass. Though there are charges and entry fee for special exhibitions in some of the museums.

Although there is a wide variety of museums and galleries to choose from but, British Museum is amongst the most visited and the top 10 museums in London. Every year it attracts around 5 million visitors from all parts of England and overseas. Established in the year 1753, the collection at the museum depicts the culture and human history of Britain. It displays more than seven million objects which originate from all parts of the world. The collection at the British Museum is extremely comprehensive and exemplifies the human culture since the very beginning. The collections displayed in the museum are based on the works of the physician Sir Hans Sloane. You can explore a wide variety of engraved gems, books, drawings, coins, paintings etc in the museum. The Library of the museum is also popular amongst all age groups. The Greek and the Roman artifacts also attract several tourists. The museum is divided in several departments listed as under:

• Ancient Egypt and Sudan
• Middle East, Prints and Drawings
• Coins and Medals
• Prehistory and Europe
• Conservation, Documentation and Science
• Libraries and Archives
• Controversy
• Africa, Oceania and Americas

• Greek and Roman Antiquities

Besides all these collections displayed under several departments, there are quite a items in the collection at the museum which is disputed. These disputed items include Elgin Marble, Benin Bronzes, Molds Golden Cape and Rosetta stone. Some of the astonishing glass objects that are a part of the collection are more than 3000 years old. The museum organizes exhibitions very often. You can check out the list of events that will be organized in this season:

• Shah ‘Abbas The Remaking Of Iran’ ( 19th Feb – 14th June 2009) :
  This exhibition will exhibit the 17th century Iran. You can discover the legacy and reign of the most powerful ruler of Iran – Shah Abbas, in this exhibition.
• India Landscape ( 1st May – 27 September):
  This exhibition features a variety of plants from the sub continent of India.
• The Intimate Portrait ( 5th March – 31st May):
  You can explore the portraiture of Regency Britain and Georgian in this exhibition.

So you can plan to visit the legendary British Museum in this season, also note that the museum is open from 10:00 – 17:30 everyday. On Thursdays and Fridays the museum opens a little late. The entry at the museum is absolutely free of charge.

The Magnificent Millennium Wheel London Eye

London Eye is one of the highest observation wheels in the world. It is located in the capital of England – London and is amongst the top most tourist attractions in the city. It is considered as the most extra ordinary piece of contemporary architecture and engineering design. Opened in March 2000, this renowned millennium wheel was the creation of well known architects – David Marks and Julia Barfield. The construction of this wheel was completed by the manpower of 5 different countries in 7 years. Since then it is one of the best iconic landmarks in London. This tourist attraction is located between the Hungerford Bridge and Westminster Bridge, on the south of Thames. Every year more than 3.5 million tourists from England as well as rest of the world are attracted towards this spectacular and popular tourist attraction.

The wheel has an exceptional height of 135 meters above the river Thames which enables the passengers to see up to 40 km in all the directions and offer a 360 degree view. The wheel is backed by amazing backstay cables. Cables are stretching crossways to the rim and wheel of the structure and this marvelous support system holds the wheel in place. It has 32 capsules and all of them are completely air conditioned and are designed tremendously. The wheel and the capsule weight approximately 2100 tones. In one revolution, 800 passengers are accommodated by the wheel. Each capsule is well appointed with comfortable seating arrangements. The 30 minutes ride offered by London Eye is an excellent experience.

Tourists should try and visit this attraction on a clear day in order to savor the ride to the fullest. Tickets of the ride are easily available at the country hall. A customer information desk is also available to solve the queries of the tourists. Travelers should not carry their luggage along as the facility of luggage storage is not available in the premises. The authorities and staff at London Eye offer special services and personal attention to the disabled. You can also relish a delightful meal and wonderful shopping experience at several shops, cafes etc located at the country hall. These cafes offer delicious food and drinks of great quality and are also economical. London Eye is opened for the tourists from 10 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. everyday. The experience of this ride is similar to that of a space ship, in terms of height and structure of the capsule. The prices of the tickets vary with the ride that you want to take. You can select to explore the following:

• Flights
  You can take a 30 minute ride and view several London attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and many more. This ride is known as Standard Flight and can be savored at normal price. To make your flight a bit more exciting, you can opt for Champagne Flight in which you are offered a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne while you enjoy the spectacular views of the city from a great height. Champagne Flight is a little more expensive than the normal standard Flight.

• Fast Track
  If you want to avoid the long and hectic queues, you can book or purchase a fast track ticket. This can be easily booked online and needs to be collected approximately 15 minutes before the departure time of your ride.

• River Cruises
  Under the river cruise of London Eye, you are offered a 40 minute ride of circular sightseeing cruise. You can savor this cruise throughout the year. The ride is given on a boat which is well appointed with covered and sun deck seating. London Eye Afternoon Tea Cruise, London Eye Lunch Cruise, City Cruise and Thames Cruises are also offered.

• Private Capsule
  To make your visit extra special, you can book a private capsule. This private capsule can be a romantic cupid capsule or a venue for ceremonies, business parties, children party capsule etc.

London Eye also offers several packages that combine the flight of the wheel, river cruise and several other benefits that can make your journey even more exciting and adventurous.

London Buckingham Palace

The royal Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the England’s “Her Majesty”. It is the most renowned iconic landmark of the city and attracts millions of tourists, every year, from all over the world. The palace is situated in the area of Westminster and is well known for its magnificent history and charm. This legendary palace is also the busy headquarters of the monarchy’s regime. The palace has a great appeal and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Buckingham Palace is the chief venue for the royal hospitality and state occasions. The place is also common for rallying at the times national crisis or celebrations. Almost all the royal ceremonies also take place at this palace.

This royal residence of Her Majesty is furnished and decorated with phenomenal work of art from all over the world. The original designs of the 19th century’s palace still survive and contribute to the beauty of the palace. The artifacts in this royal collection are also amongst the major art collections in the world. The interiors indeed are mesmerizing and imperial. The works displayed in the state rooms include the great works of several renowned artists such as Poussin, Rembrandt and Rubens. The palace has 775 rooms; this includes 19 state rooms, 188 staff rooms, 78 bathrooms and 52 guests’ bedrooms. Every year several esteemed guests are invited to this royal palace for various celebrations such as receptions, garden parties and lunches. The guests who are invited to the palace, the first step is to the grand hall and up the marble stairs of the grand stair case. You can also see the portraits on the walls as it was done by Queen Victoria.

The tourists can plan the visit any time from 26th July – 28th September 2009. During this period the Queen is on the tour to other parts of England. Several tours are also organized to visit this royal palace as it requires the guidance of experienced guides. These guides can offer the information of the history of the place and special insights. The tour lasts for around 2 hours and during the tour you can explore the state rooms, special exhibitions and the gardens. The special exhibitions organized during the summer’s displays various photographs, jewels, dresses and gifts that are presented to the queen by the people of the Commonwealth. Even the Garden of the palace is extremely beautiful and is described as a ‘walled oasis in the middle of London’. It is also the home to 350 diverse wild flowers and 30 different species of birds. The tour is generally ended with a walk along the south side of this spectacular garden. The lake at the palace is also extremely prominent.

Changing of guards is also a famous tradition of the palace. It can be observed by the visitors from the month of April – July. This renowned event takes place right in the front of the palace at 11:30 a.m. every day and is free of charge. This ceremony lasts for around 45 minutes and is a grand event for the tourists from over seas. During this event the new guard of the palace replaces the old guard of the palace and the duties are exchanged between them. The new guard is escorted by guard bands, lots of pomp and military music. The guard of the queen is dressed in a colourful bearskins and red jackets. If you want to get the best view of this ceremony, you should arrive early and stand near the railings of the Victoria Monument. After the ceremony the new guard leaves the detachment at Buckingham Palace and marches to St James’s Palace. Other then “Changing of Guards ceremony there are several other traditional ceremonies that take place at the Buckingham Palace, London such as State Opening of Parliament, Garter Day and Trooping the colour etc. All these traditions are symbolic and meaningful and they depict the cultural aspects of Britain.

You can also explore several other attractions after completing your tour at Buckingham Palace. Tourist’s attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Royal Mews, Apsley House and Big Benare located close to the Palace.

Discover the Vivacious London Attractions

It is a known fact that London is right on the top, when it comes to attractions. You can easily find one attraction in almost every nook and corner of the city. Let’s get to know more about some of the most popular London attractions:

• Royal Buckingham Palace
  

  

  This Royal Buckingham Palace is the official residence of The Queen of England. It plays a dominant role in adding to the royalty and prestige of city. The entries to the palace are opened during the summer months, during this time you can explore the Royal Mews, State Rooms, Queens Gallery, Royal Palace Garden and several other things. A prestigious tradition of Changing of Guards is also a famous event that takes place in the month of April, May, June and early July.

• London Eye
  London Eye is one of the highest and the largest observation wheel of the world. It is amongst the most iconic landmark of the city. Designed by Julia Barfield and David Marks, this magnificent master piece is an exceptional combination of modern day design of architecture and engineering. The passengers in the capsules of the London Eye can see up to forty kilo meters in all the directions. The tickets are easily available and the experience is nothing less than what it is in a spaceship.

• Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
  Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is one of the most renowned museums in the world and is amongst the most visited London attractions. In this wax museum, you can find the wax statues of almost all the famous and well known celebrities such as Madonna, Indira Gandhi and many more. The museum is open for visitors from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The entry fee is also nominal and on the top of it, the museum is easily accessible from several tube stations.

• Big Ben
  Built in the year 1854, the great grand bell of the clock tower, commonly known as Big Ben is another extremely famous London attraction. It is the 3rd largest free standing tower in the entire world. The four faces of the clock are illuminated at night and this view is simply magnificent and the bells play at the quarter hour. The common public cannot visit the clock tower, but the mesmerizing view at night, when the lights are illuminated, is a must watch for all the visitors.

• Tower of London
  Tower of London has always been a part of London’s renowned history. It was founded by William, who was the conqueror in the year 1066-67 and it holds various significant stories from across the centuries. The place was well known as a place of imprisonment and execution in the medieval times. The tower is opened round the year ad is easily accessible from several tube stations. So to take a feel of the England’s rich and legendry past, Tower of London is the perfect attraction.

London holds various other attractions and it is hard to pen down about all of them. In fact it is said that one can never explore the entire city and all the attractions that it offers, in just a single trip. One needs to visit several times to get a complete view of what the city is all about. So keep exploring and enjoying!