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London besides its sophisticated culture and its age-old historic sites is also a place where you can get the best of both urbanity and authentic lifestyle. Originally founded in 1826, today London is the 11th largest metropolis city in the world located at the confluence of Thames River. It has left a footprint on every globetrotter’s mind with its annual music fest, artistic exhibits, and powerful culture. One of the greatest reasons to visit London is that there are endless free attractions where you can enjoy several outdoor activities. The capital of England is considered one of the best cities in the world and there’s plenty to see and do all year round ranging from Big Ben, Tower Of London, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, Hyde Park, etc.
Here are some of the most amazing places worth visiting at least once while you are in London
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the administrative headquarters of the United Kingdom located in Westminster. Buckingham Palace is an important palace as it serves as a focal point for national rejoicing and other national events. It underwent a major renovation during the 19th century and was initially acquired by King George III in 1761.
The British Museum
The British Museum is located in the Bloomsbury locality of London. It is a public institution mainly a human history as well as a museum for art and culture. The museum holds a permanent of 8 million collections from different parts of the world with a wide source of British Empire. Artworks include human culture and also consist of documents about human culture from the beginning. It is the first public museum in the world established in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a Gothic Abbey Church located to the west of the Westminster Palace. This church is one of the most treasured churches of the United Kingdom-the the traditional place of coronation for the English and British Monarchs. It was established around the 15th century and it was only until 1540 and 1556 it was given the status of a cathedral. This church is most notable for being the coronation place for all British and English monarchs since 1066. Altogether 16 royal weddings have been held here and around 3,300 burials. Westminster Abbey has been nicknamed as Britain’s Valhalla after the burial hall of -Norse Mythology.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is Her Majesty’s Royal Palace as well as the fortress of the Tower of London situated at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Originally founded in 1066 as part of the Norman conquest of – England, this tower was constructed by William the Conqueror around 1078 to commemorate the symbol of oppression faced by the new ruling elite in London. From 1100 until 1952 the tower was used as a prison but now it has been converted into a royal residence.
The Tower of London is Her Majesty’s Royal Palace as well as the fortress of the Tower of London situated at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Originally founded in 1066 as part of the Norman conquest of – England, this tower was constructed by William the Conqueror around 1078 to commemorate the symbol of oppression faced by the new ruling elite in London. From 1100 until 1952 the tower was used as a prison but now it has been converted into a royal residence.
