London (capital of UK) top attractions:
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| Buckingham Palace |
Buckingham Palace is not only the official residence of the reigning monarch, it is also amongst London's most popular attractions.
London Tower
The Tower of London is one of the definitive images of London.
Trafalgar Square and Whitehall
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| Tower Bridge |
The Tower of London is one of the definitive images of London.
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| Trafalgar Square |
Almost all visitors to London eventually find themselves in Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column at its centre. Many also visit Horse Guards in Whitehall to see the daily ceremony of the Changing of the Guard.
London Eye
This has been one of the capital's most popular visitor attractions since it opened at the beginning of February 2000.
The Gherkin Wins Top Architecture Prize
Officially called 30 St Mary Axe but affectionately named the Gherkin by Londoners, this revolutionary building, designed by Sir Norman Foster, has won the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament, also called the Palace of Westminster, is another very popular visitor attraction.
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| London Eye |
London Eye
This has been one of the capital's most popular visitor attractions since it opened at the beginning of February 2000.
The Gherkin Wins Top Architecture Prize
Officially called 30 St Mary Axe but affectionately named the Gherkin by Londoners, this revolutionary building, designed by Sir Norman Foster, has won the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament, also called the Palace of Westminster, is another very popular visitor attraction.
Kew Gardens
Situated on the south west outskirts of London, Kew Gardens is one of the most interesting and beautiful places to visit in the capital.
Royal parks
London's royal parks are one of the capital's best loved areas for visitors and residents alike.
The Royal Festival Hall
The Royal Festival Hall
The Royal Festival Hall, built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, is now one of the world's leading concert halls. The nearby Hayward Gallery holds exhibitions of some of the best of contemporary art.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
One of London's most distinctive landmarks, Tower Bridge is only 100 years old in spite of its ancient appearance.
