London
England’s capital London is one of the most popular cities in the world, with countless landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. Buckingham Palace is a key destination for tourists with 775 rooms waiting to be explored! Covent Garden is also a great place to take in the ‘London Life’ and witness the pace of the city and its vibrance.
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The Tower has served variously as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public record office, and the home of the Crown Jewels of England.
Trafalger Square
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar. The 169-foot (52 m) Nelson's Column at its centre is guarded by four lion statues.
Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The chimes of Big Ben were first broadcast by the BBC on 31 December 1923, a tradition that continues to this day. Well almost click here for more.
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now it is filled to the brim with places to shop, eat and experience. Street performers are truly the beating heart of Covent Garden, with performances dating back to the 1660s - and the tradition continues today.
Piccadilly Circus
The square is famous for its neon signs, different displays and the Eros fountain located in the middle of this road junction. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, also known as "Eros", is a fountain surmounted by a winged statue of Anteros, was erected in 1892–1893 to commemorate the philanthropic works of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, who was a famous Victorian politician and philanthropist, and his achievement in replacing child-labour with school education.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. Because of this, Tower Bridge is sometimes confused with London Bridge, situated some 0.5 mi (0.80 km) upstream.
St Paul's Cathedral
The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London. Its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1967. The dome is among the highest in the world. The cathedral is a working church with hourly prayer and daily services.
