London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is the most populous city in the United Kingdom, with a metropolitan area of over 13 million inhabitants. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium.
London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts,
commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media,
professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing
to its prominence. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has
the fifth-or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world depending on measurement. London is a world cultural capital. It is the world's most-visited
city as measured by international arrivals and has the world's largest city
airport system measured by passenger traffic. London's 43 universities form the
largest concentration of higher education in Europe. In 2012, London became the
first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times.
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London,
below are London's most visited tourist attractions.
Many of London's top 10 attractions are free, making them
affordable places to soak up some culture – you can book Online to visit others.
Whether you prefer history or modern art, you'll find it at one of these
must-visit spots.
Places
to Visit in London
British
Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man
from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. Highlights include the
Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt
collection. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
National
Gallery
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National
Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to
the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters
such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs.
Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
Natural
History Museum
As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!)
dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the
biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale,
a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but
special exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern,
Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is
due to it previously being a power station. The gallery's restaurants offer
fabulous views across the city. Entry is free but special exhibitions require
tickets.
London Eye
The EDF Energy London Eye is a major feature of London's
skyline. It boasts some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each
weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking
experience, with an unforgettable perspective of more than 55 of London's most
famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
Science
Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult
question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform
Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major
scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax
cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets.
Victoria
and Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth
of amazing art facts from around
the world. A real treasure trove of goodies,
you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture,
metalwork and textiles; the list goes on and on… Entry is free but special
exhibitions require you to purchase tickets.
Tower of
London
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower
of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year
history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house
and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's
bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
Royal
Museums Greenwich
Visit the National Maritime Museum - the world's largest
maritime museum, see the historic Queen's House, stand astride the Prime
Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich and explore the famous Cutty Sark: all
part of the Royal Museums Greenwich. Some are free to enter; some charges
apply.
Madame
Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the
world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet
influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a
pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a
once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
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