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London – the capital of Great Britain is one of the biggest and the most wonderful cities of the world. Besides, some people call London cultural capital of Europe. There are many places of interest, parks, museums, which are interesting for people from different countries and different ages. Those people who go to London first time, have to pay attention on so – called “must see” of London. One of such places is The British Museum. You will need several days o see all the items of the museum. The most impressive exhibits are devoted to the ancient culture of Egyptian and Greek. Famous London Eye is a construction which will allow you to see central London from above. It is not a secret, that London Eye is the biggest observation wheel in Europe. Besides the unforgettable impressions, you will receive better orientation for further sightseeing. Spiritual Landmark of London is St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is 300 year old. Solemn ceremonies of royal family are hold there. In Trafalgar square the tourists can find famous National Gallery. You can see here works of Monet and Leonardo Da Vinci. You will probably need several days to investigate all items. If you visit London with children, make a present for them and go to London Zoo. There are thousands of animals there. Do not forget to visit Tate Modern Museum. You can find there paintings o Warhol and Matisse. Such visit will be unforgettable. In Tower of London nephews of Richard 3 were murdered, so the tower has the second name: bloody tower. Those people, who have visited this tower, have often nightmares. Museum of Natural History includes the biggest collection of dinosaur bones. Children like to go there. If you have good mood and like to read the articles in the fashion magazines about high life, visit Museum of Madam Tussaud. You will see there hundreds of wax figures.
If you’re going to be visiting London for the first time, you’d be wise to maximize the use of your time in this amazingly vast, divers and historical metropolis by prioritizing. Following are five London attractions which should be must-sees on your list of things to do! Piccadilly Circus No, we’re not suggesting that you spend some of your precious hours in London under a bigtop. Piccadilly Circus, at the intersection of five of London’s major thoroughfares, is the British equivalent of New York’s Times Square, with neon-lit glitz to suit. If you want London nightlife, head for Piccadilly Circus, where your fun will be watched over by the roundabout’s fountain and statue of the archer now called simply “Eros.” Piccadilly Circus is named for the piccadill collar so popular among gentlemen of the 17th century, and within a block or two of Piccadilly today are some of London’s most avant-garde fashion shops. Piccadilly Circus is also within walking distance of several London arcades, the precursors of today’s shopping malls. Trafalgar Square and the London Brass Rubbing Centre If your trip to London is a family affair, or you simply love to collect unique souvenirs of your travels, a trip to the Crypt at St.-Martin-in-the-Fields Church at Trafalgar Square will be well worth your time. At the Church’s Brass Rubbing Center, you can purchase a kit of papers and special waxes, and do your own rubbings of characters straight out of British history, from knights in armor and damsels in distress to Shakespeare himself. If you make a mistake with your rubbing technique, the staff at the Brass Rubbing Centre will be right there to undo the damage! No matter the time of day, you can have a meal at the Brass Rubbing Centre’s café in the Crypt, where you’ll be treated to traditional British food at its best from a full English breakfast with a high tea or evening dinner. Your meal will be freshly prepared with ingredients from British suppliers. The London Telecom Tower Located on Howland Street in London’s West End, the London Telecom tower was formerly the Post Office Tower, and until 1981 was the tallest (at 620 feet) tower in London. It’s constructed of steel, concrete, and glass, with a design which is both stylish and highly wind-resistant. It’s the heart of Britain’s telecommunications network, with numerous enormous satellite dishes visible on its upper stories. The Changing of the Guards Christopher Robin and Alice were quite fond of the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, and they weren’t alone. The Changing of the Guards is one of London’s major tourist draws, seen by countless visitors each year. You should check in advance of your visit to Buckingham Palace to determine if there will be a Changing of the guards on that day. Bring along a camera, because you can have your picture take with a guard whose duty it is to have his photo snapped with visitors. Big Ben None of its other landmarks is more recognizable than London’s Big Ben. Visible from a distance of several miles, Big Ben looks down n the Houses of Parliament from a height of 316 feet, and was completed in 1859. Its hands are 14 feet in length, while its clock mechanism weighs over five tons. For security reason, however, only UK residents are allowed inside Big Ben’s tower. Three of these attractions are on every London visitor’s must-see list, while two if them may be less well-known. But they are just a small sample of the wonders which await you on your London trip, and simply a place to begin!
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