Must V i s i t ed London At t rac t ions

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“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show” said an eminent English author Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). His words clearly manifest that there is so much to see in the city that everyone is bound to get charmed by it. Its notorious weather may keep playing spoilsport every other day, but there won’t be any limit to fun you can have in this highly entertaining city. Moreover, its aristocratic appeal will definitely make you want to become a part of it and come here again and again. The various London at t rac t i ons will capture your imagination and will provoke your thoughts like never before.

London is a global city with a distinct historic charm. The city has a perfect blend of both modern and historic attractions that are popular around the world.

Tower o f LondonIf you wish to get apprised with the most gruesome part of London’s horrific history then a trip to the Tower of London will suffice your appetite. From murders and alleged plotting to deaths by hanging, there is lot more to this Bloody Tower. This fortress is one of the royal palaces and ancestral properties of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and also the most visited among all London attractions. Crowns, royal jewels, and Henry VIII’s torture equipments and armour are on display in the tower’s museum. Every year interesting exhibitions are held in the tower.

Buck ingham Pa laceEvery avid and amateur visitor wishes to see Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British Queen, one day. The palace has been home to several generations of the royal family and many members of the family were actually born there. Visitors are allowed entry to the lavishly decorated state rooms of the palace where the royal family entertains its guests. In the palace state rooms, visitors can marvel at the various expensive gifts received by the Queen and the wonderful English and French furniture. Most famous of all royal London attractions, Buckingham Palace hosts annual exhibitions.

Wax Museum Madame Tus saud With its branches in many major metropolitan cities in the world, Madam Tussaud’s wax museum has become a brand in itself. The museum is popular for its life size wax figures of internationally recognized celebrities including film stars, sportsmen and women, and many other influential personalities. Having one’s wax figure in this museum is considered as an honour. Visitors are allowed to have themselves photographed with their favourite celebrities’ wax figures.

The London EyeAmong the modern London attractions, the London Eye catches everyone’s fancy, regardless of one’s age. Opened in 1999, it is the tallest ferries wheel in Europe at 440 feet and is located on the South Bank. The eye comprises 32 sealed pods from where you can see panoramic views of 55 London attractions spread as far as 25 miles on a sunny day. One revolution of the London Eye completes in 30 minutes.

Br i t i sh MuseumOpened in 1753, the British Museum is the oldest of all London museums and also the most visited. It houses a collection of more than 7 million objects that throw light on the development of human culture. The Rosetta stone and mummies from Egypt and the Parthenon marbles from Greece, the museum boasts a wonderful collection that will leave you breathless. Entry to the regular collection is free due to which millions throng here every year. In 2009, the British Museum was pronounced as the most visited of all London attractions by Visit London. The museum can be easily accessed via underground or bus.

Na t iona l Ga l l e ryBritain has always charmed visitors with its art. The city of some of the greatest artists in the history has preserved millions of art works created from the 1300s to 1900s in the National Gallery located at Trafalgar Square, the centre point of London. The collection features paintings made by Leonardo da Vinci, Boticelli, Van Gogh and Renoir. Art enthusiasts can also opt for a guided tour of the gallery.

So, plan a trip to the British capital to see the world famous London attractions. Hotel booking can be made online by visiting shaftesburyhotels.com right away.