Exploring London: A Guide to Top Sights and Tube Stations
It brings my immense pleasure to introduce you to the beautiful city of London or as I would sometimes refer to it ‘the meeting point of the past and the present.’ This guide will help those who are going to visit the British capital and do not know how to make their journey through the extensive list of entertainments using the London Tube. In today’s culture guide, we offer you a overview of some of the famous attractions in London and the stop-over tube station.
1. The British Museum
The British Museum is a significant monumental building to hold a large number of works of art from all over the world. What is more, to get to this famous museum, one has to get at the Holborn tube station. It is just a few steps before reaching the entrance of the museum.
2. Buckingham Palace
A visit to London cannot be considered complete if you have not been to the Queen’s official home which is the Buckingham Palace. To get there, one has to take the tube to Green Park station. From there, you may proceed to the Green Park with squirrels and be fascinated with beautiful green landscapes before arrival at the palace gates.
3. Tower of London
Learn more about the British history by visiting the ancient castle known as the Tower of London. Just beside it is Tower Hill station which ensures you get easily access to this wonderful structure. This historical site is a necessary stop to hear the story of kings and queens as well as to contemplate the story of prisoners and rulers in the Tower of London.
4. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is also an architectural landmark in Gothic design and attracts many history enthiiusiasists. The locals can simply walk here as the place is easily accessible and is located very near the Westminster station. It is for this reason that you should not let another chance go and get a chance to visit inside this ancient abbey.
5. Natural History Museum
A fascinating and spectacular ride is waiting for the visitors in the Natural History Museum. To get to the place, one will need to catch the tube to South Kensington station. It is as such reasonable to sneak a glimpse at the museum’s magnanimous lobby. Check out exhibitions on dinosaurs, gems, stones and even a life like a model of a blue whale.
6. The London Eye
Marvel at the beautiful sights at the heart of this unique attraction – the London Eye is a giant wheel that is located in the South Bank of River Thames. In order to get to this destination, one should use the Waterloo station. Subsequently, crossing the river on foot, which can take quite a time, one gets to the London Eye and its view.
7. The National Gallery
The National Gallery contains a rich collection of European paintings belong to different artistic eras of several centuries. To get to this piece of culture interest, one has to take the tube to Charing Cross station. After that, it is a five-minute walk to Trafalgar Square for the much anticipated gallery that provides the art lovers with the touch of such artists like Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Monet among others.
8. St. Paul’s Cathedral
Admire the stunning architectural delight that part of London is home to that is the St. Paul’s Cathedral. St. Paul’s Cathedral can be accessed by underground from the Underground Station of the same name. When you exit it is to the architectural wonder of this great man-made lavish achievement known as Sir Christopher Wren.
9. The Tate Modern
It is definitely important to go to the Tate Modern for lovers of modern art. To get to this gallery head to the Southwark station and you will find this place just a few steps away from the stunning Millennium Bridge. Get immersed into the world of contemporary art pieces and Government developed installations.
10. Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a beautiful district which is famous for its performances and special market and shops. To experience this ambiance, it is recommend to use the tube to reach the Covent Garden station. Then, you can stroll around the beautiful town’s lovely cobblestone streets, visit the market and possibly watch an entertaining show in the beautiful Piazza.
The capital of Great Britain has a rich heritage and numerous unexplored cultural, historic, and architectural sites to be keenly visited. As the Underground system covers almost all London, getting around the city’s main attractions is very convenient. Itinerary, hire an Oyster card and go on the journey that will entice your eyes and make you’ve got to remember.
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