Tourist Sites in London: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Introduction
Greetings to the most fascinating city which is London! Whether you like history, passion for shopping or visual arts this city has something to offer to everybody. For this purpose here is our list of some of the places you should not miss to visit when in London.
1. The Tower of London
Among all the sights it is advisable to visit the Tower of London for historical attractions. Erin is an ancient castle dating back to the 11th century that has been used for many purposes in its time such as a palace, prison, treasury among others. Go for the historical trip and discover the history of tower in detailed in Crown jeweler, White Tower, and then getting acquainted with the history of the tower.
2. Buckingham Palace
Failure to catch the Changing of the Guard again outside Buckingham Palace is unforgivable. This happens on a daily basis and it is highly professional and more to do with tradition. So when you are visiting the palace, you can also try to visit the St James’s Park, it is a park located right next to the Palace.
3. The British Museum
The British Museum is indeed seen to be one of the most important historical cultural institutions in the world. This museum alone has stocks over eight million works which include the Rosetta Stone and the Egyptian mummies and thus it gives a clear view of civilizations. There is no fee required so you can take time in moving from one gallery to the other.
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The London Eye
This is one place which every first time visitor should not miss because it offers him or her with an eye view of London. This magnificent ferris is located on the south side of the riverside and takes about a half an hour to complete its round giving a breathtaking view of the city. Remember to purchase tickets in advance so that you will not have to spend a lot of time waiting in queues.
5. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Nothing can be complete during ones’ visit to the city of London without coming across the House of Parliament and the better known “Big Ben”. Walk alongside the Thames River and behold the unfortunate neogothic designs of such structures. You might be able to hear the bells ringing of those legendary Big Ben, which is a symbol of London as well.
6. The West End
It’s the perfect place for theater and musical lovers, after visiting the West End of London you will have no such problem. Since there are numerous well-known shows here such as at the London Palladium and the Royal Opera House among others then you are likely to be privileged to wish. It is advisable to purchase your tickets in advance so as to be able to get the best seat.
7. Kensington Palace
The Explorer takes the reader to the lacking, exhausted and dilapidated area of Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Take a tour of the luxurious State Rooms, see Princess Diana Memorial Garden and learn about history of the palace inhabitants.
8. The Natural History Museum
One place that I know any science lover would relish is The Natural History Museum. Mummies, bones of dinosaurs, rocks and meteorites are some of the items that you are likely to find in this museum. Do not leave without seeing the life-size model of a blue whale hanging from the ceiling at Hintze Hall, and be sure to go through an earthquake at the earthquake table.
Conclusion
London is a city that has a lot of historical backgrounds and at the same time cultural and entertaining destinations. This guide has only focused on of the large number of awesome attractions every tourist should visit within this city. If one is a history lover or a lover of the present-day activities, there is no way one will be disappointed while in London. Thus, take your map and let me fill you with enchantment upon enchantment in this marvelous city.
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