One of the oldest cities in Europe, London has been around for over two millennia. Founded by the Romans, then repeatedly attacked by Vikings, and almost destroyed during "The Great Fire" of 1666, in London, is so full of history officially plugged contains four World Heritage sites.
London is for the living, but at a high cost instructive for everyone. However, this is an amazing city to enjoy, with something new and exciting to discover around or a short ride on the subway or in a double decker bus.
A diverse and international city, while remaining quintessentially British, any visit to London is always full of new people. You can enjoy the diversity of almost any cuisine you can think of looking at people on the street. With so much to do, you can also take the time to relax on a park bench while enjoying the view of people who roam the parkland of Hyde Park or one of many other city parks.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. The luxurious state rooms of the palace are open to the public from late July to September. I suggest that the best tickets early, as they usually sell well before hand. These spacious rooms are furnished with pieces from the royal collection, including paintings by European artists, including Rembrandt pieces.
The changing of the guard
The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace takes place, weather permitting, at 11:30 on both days during the fall, winter and spring, and every day during the summer months. Everyone should see it, is interesting. We recommend that you arrive 15 to 30 minutes earlier.
The St. James Park
Opposite the palace is the beautiful St. James Park, a large public park with a lake in the middle and flower gardens during the warmer months. At the other end is in the Horse Guards Parade mounted military ceremonies are held. It was once the official entrance to Buckingham Palace, but today you can still see the mounted sentries from the cavalry of the Queen.
The London Eye
One of the most popular attractions of central London is the London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel that sits overlooking the Thames. The Eye offers stunning views of the city, as there are few skyscrapers in London. With 32 oval capsules with 25 passengers each, with plenty of room to walk inside, you can see the city from many angles. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
As one of the most recognizable features of London, Big Ben is not the name of a tower, but the name of the largest of the five bells inside the East Tower and Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Parliament. Designed in a neo-Gothic style and dates from about 16 stories high, the fine structure can be seen from many places in the city, including the London Eye. The tower is known as Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee on the throne.
The interior of this famous clock tower is not open to foreign visitors, but from the outside you can see from the street or across Westminster Bridge.
The Palace of Westminster was the site of several interesting trials for treason. Fore these sacred places, Braveheart, was sentenced to death in 1305 and after Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up Parliament, met the same fate in 1606. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated today unofficially.
Westminster Abbey
In the heart of London, Westminster Abbey, one of the most ancient and important of Gothic architecture in the UK. The Abbey features paintings, historical artifacts, and beautifully colored glass. Some of the most recognized in the country people were buried here. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place in the abbey, the most recent of Prince William and Lady Catherine Middleton. It is the traditional place of coronation.
organ concerts can be heard every Sunday afternoon. Abby also has a museum that houses a collection of royal funeral effigies, medieval glass, and the chair of the coronation of Mary II. The real part of British history, Westminster Abbey is an exceptional building.
Tower of London
Overlooking the River Thames, is the Tower of London, which was built in the 11th century, it was until the Tudor period, was a royal residence. A portion was also used as a royal prison. One of the most famous and disturbing events occurring in the tower was illegal imprisonment of the island 12 years old, Prince Edward, the rightful heir to the British throne, and his younger brother, Richard, in 1483. Are believed to be killed by the opportunist, the future King Richard III. Therefore, the Tower of London has a prominent role in the British and now recognized as a World Heritage Site history.
The tower is composed of several buildings in a ditch and defensive walls. The White Tower was built by William the Conqueror, the famous Norman invaders in 1078 and used by him to deter other potential invaders and usurpers-cons. But Londoners at the time regarded as a symbol of foreign oppression and Norman was considered by most Anglo bitterly.
Today, the main room has a 500 years timeline of royal armor including that of Henry VIII, who became extra-large. The Royal Palace is a recreation of the chamber of King Edward I and would have looked during his lifetime.
The Crown Jewels
One of the most interesting sections of the Tower of London is the chest containing the crown jewels. The Royal Collection includes badges and clothing worn by the king during important state ceremonies that the collection has a great cultural significance and patriotic. Some of the most fascinating parts that can be seen are the imperial crown, the crown of St. Edward the Sceptre with the Cross, the Orb of the sovereign, and all other parts covered with gold, diamonds and other precious and semi- precious. If you're into that sort of thing, it's awesome.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus, an ancient crossroads in the West End of London since Roman times, has a similar feel to the point of Times Square in New York. Located near the shops and theaters, it is a lively place with crowds of tourists and locals of all ages, illuminated advertising screens and red bus through two classic tales. Just below this intersection is the season of circus 'Underground' Piccadilly Circus Tube, London Underground, which makes it easy to access.
The Theatre
Enjoy a show at the West End of London, well worth it. Musical theater, amazing costumes, singing, dancing, theater games and is likely to hold at least an interest, and you might even get to be overly fascinated to see these productions. If you have not booked a ticket in advance, head of Leicester Square, where you can find a ticket window for evening shows. This is a great way to get a reasonable price for a seat in one of these amazing shows.
Trafalgar Square
A visit to the largest square in London, Trafalgar Square, which was a meeting place since the Middle Ages, you can often find improvised performances, meet interesting people and backpackers to and observe other activities instead, with column Nelson, a crowd of pigeons, and the famous stone lions.
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Above all, London is a city of people, a place where you can meet other people of the same opinion. It is challenging, adventurous, and a very sociable. It is never a bad time to visit London, and any visit to this fascinating city will leave you craving more.
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