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The National Gallery.With more than 2,000
artworks dating back to the 13th century, this
world-leading art gallery is home to masterpieces by
Titian and others, Monet’s “water-lilies” and Van
Gogh’s “sunflowers
Located in Trafalgar square
Buckingham Palace.Queen Elisabeth II’s london
residence. In the summer the State Rooms are open to visitors and it’s possible to get a sense of the pomp and ceremony of modern-
day monarchy. The queen’s gallery is open all
year, including paintings by Rubens and Rembrandt. You can also visit the Royal
Mews and see the carriages and horses used
in State occasions.
Houses of ParliamentParliament first met at a
palace on this place in 1295, and the current neo-
gothic 1860 landmark is instantly impressive.
Visitors are welcome at the House of Commons and House of Lords debates,
and there are many guided tours
Parliament Square, Westminster
London Eyethirty-two glass pods on a 135m. Slowly wheel. You
can even see if the curtains are open or closed at Buckingham Palace!
Whether you visit on a clear morning or whatch the city
lights twinkle as the evening draws in, you can book in advance or queue
for a ticket on the day.
Located next to the Country Hall, South Bank
Saint Paul’s CathedralThere has been a cathedral
on this site since 604 AD, but the one we can see
nowadays was designed by Sir Cristopher Wren to
reolace the ruins of the medieval cathedral
destroyed in the 1666 Great Fire of London. In the Crypt you’ll find the tombs of Admiral Lord Nelson and
the Duke of Wellington.
Located in Ludgate Hill, City.
Madame TussaudsSee over 300 figures made of
wax, cast with incredible accuracy. Among the wax
statues you can spot famous faces from the
Queen, William and Kate, to Lady Gaga and Cristiano
Ronaldo.
Located in Marylebone Road.
Tower of LondonIt’s exciting to spend two or
three hours to discover how monarchs lived and
fought, and how traitors died, in this
beautiful castle. You’ll find here the Crown
Jewels and the Royal Armoury..