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| Places to Visit in London |
London, the city which is known for its heritage and attractive
places. This city is largest city in the world having population of about 8
million peoples. This is fashionable, global, cultural city, politics, trade
and finance with most visited tourist place among the international tourists.
There are many tourist places in London which can be visited easily. London
Bridge which is very famous is known as the tube and has wide subway network in
this world.
Westminster Abbey: this is a church which is mainly a Gothic
and is located west to the palace of Westminster. This is very famous and old
religious building located in United Kingdom. You can even find burial site and
coronation for English and later British monarchs. Present building was
re-constructed by Henry III in year 1245 to 1272 and it was built in Gothic
style. Later this building was expanded in year 1503 to 1512 by the chapel of
Henry VII. Two front towers were built in year 1745.
Palace of Westminster: This palace is known as house of
parliament of UK. This building was rebuilt in 19th century after
the old palace was under the wrap of fire. This building is an example of
Victorian neo Gothic architecture. Towards the north of building is the House
of Commons and is decorated by green leather upholstery. Towards the south is
House of Lords and is decorated by red leather upholstery.
St. Paul Cathedral: This is one of the famous and most visit
able tourist spot in London and is built in 17th century. This place
is saved by firefighters as it was bombed during Second World War. By the
inspiration of St. Peter Basilica located in Rome was done in dome and is 365
ft to the cross of summit. This was the tallest building which in London from
1710 to 19562. World’s highest dome is located here.
Tower of London: This tower was built by William the
Conqueror in year 1078 and now its home of British Crown Jewel. From 1100 to
the mid of 20th century it has served a prison. If it is said that
sent to tower means imprisoned. This tower has some famous prisons like King
Henry VI, Sir Thomas More, Anne Boleyn and wife of King Henry VIII known as
Catherine Howard and Rudolp Hess. Today this place is very famous place and
most visited place in London.
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| Places to Visit in London |
London Eye: this is located at the bank of river Thames.
This is high observation wheel which is 443 ft high and carries 32 exterior
glass walled capsules. You can get amazing view of central London. Do you know
this wheel does not stop but passenger need to move out and walk as its speed
is very slow and is very popular tourist place in London. You need to take
ticket before entering in it.
Buckingham Palace: this palace is residence of Very famous
queen Elizabeth II and not its owned by British state and now it’s not a
personal property. Between May and July the guard of palace change the cloths
each morning and rest of the year they change the cloths every alternate days.
In month of August and September the state rooms have been open to common man
since 1993.
British Museum: This museum was established in year 1753 and
is a museum of culture and human history. This museum has more than 2 million
objects and is among the most comprehensive and largest museum in world. It has
famous object Rosetta stone.
Tower Bridge: This Bridge is combination of suspension and
Bascule Bridge in London. This bridge is located above river Thames. This
bridge is also known as London’s bridge. It took eight year to construct this
bridge and constructed started in year 1886. This is most iconic place in
London.
So these were some most popular places in London.
Visit this historic city and do let us know how your tour was.
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