ATTRACTIONSMadame Tussaud's
This extraordinary wax museum has been opened since 1815 when Madame
Tussaud exhibited her first waxwork collection. Today the museum is
so popular that it has sprouted branches in NY, Las Vegas, Amsterdam
and Hong Kong.
The Museum of London
The Museum of London is a perfect place to learn about London's
history that spans over 400,000 years. Displays include
reconstructed street scenes, authentic domestic tools, and items
found from archeological excavations among others.
The British Museum
This famous museum is the world's oldest and definitely deserves a
visit by any visitor to London. It houses an extensive collection of
treasures and artifacts from around the world, some of which date
back 2 million years ago.
Big Ben
This enormous clock inside one of London's most iconic tower is an
impressive work of art and mechaics. The clock weighs over 13.5 tons
and has a pendulum that beats once every two seconds. Big Ben is an
important emblem of London.
St Paul's Cathedral
Built in the 17th century, this magnificent architectural
achievement of England has been a stage for many important
ceremonial occasions ever since, including the wedding of Prince
Charles and Lady Diana in 1981.
Buckingham Palace
This majestic palace has been home to the British royalty since
1837, and the Changing of the Guard in the palace's forecourt is one
of the popular tourist events in London. The state rooms inside the
palace can be visited during certain days.
Westminster Abbey
The Westminster Abbey is a highly venerated place as it has been
where every English monarch is crowned since 1066, and also a place
where the diseased royalties and other famous national heroes are
entombed.
The Natural History Museum
This famous museum houses over 68 million specimens which has been
collected over the period of 300 years. It has a wonderful
combination between an amusement arcade brimming with schoolchildren
and a venerable sophisticated museum.
Trafalgar Square
This famous square is dominated by the imposing statue of Admiral
Nelson who defeated the French in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The square is a good place to see and be seen as well as for soaking
up the atmosphere of the neighborhood.
Tate Britain
The enormous Tate Gallery is no doubt a paradise for art aficionados
as it houses arts from 1500s up to the present. Its sister gallery,
the Tate modern, is also widely popular and definitely deserves a
visit.
London Eye
The London Eye has become the latest icon of London as the gigantic
ferris wheel offers a view of the city from the most sweeping angel.
Located in the Jubilee Gardens, it is popular with both
international tourists and local callers.
Recommended Accommodations in London:
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Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt - The Hotel's
Restaurant Serves Modern European Dishes In Richly
Furnished Surroundings With Deep Crimson Walls. A
Range Of Drinks Are Also Served Until Late In The
Airy Bar Area. Alternatively, 24-Hour Room Service
Is Available.
Residents Wishing To Work Out Have Access To A
24-Hour Fitness Room Equipped With Five
Cardiovascular Machines, A Television And
Complimentary Towels. Visitors Who Need To Stay In
Touch Can Rent Cell Phones, Which Operate Throughout
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Norfolk Plaza - Guest Rooms Are Richly
Appointed And Radiate Warmth And Coziness. Each
Of The Rooms Is Carefully Decorated In Pastel
Shades Using Natural Materials. All Of The
Hotel's Guest Rooms Are Thoughtfully Equipped
With Modern Amenities For Your Comfort And
Convenience. The Hotel Has Two Lounges With
Ample Seating, Where You Can Unwind After A Busy
Day Of Meetings Or Leisurely Excursions. The Bar
Is Cozy And Well Stocked And Remains Open Well
After The Theatres Close. The Norfolk Plaza
Hotel Is Minutes To Fine Dining, Shopping And
Entertainment Venues. |
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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington -
This Hotel Offers A Paneled Lobby With Teal
Sofas, Along With Two Restaurants, A Bar And
Cafexpress, Which Features High-speed Internet
Access And Plasma Screens. The Brasserie
Restaurant Features A Quintessentially French
Interior With Art Noveau-style Stained-glass
Screens, Parquet Flooring, Teak Paneling And
Mirrored Columns, And Guests Can Dine On Its
Wide Range Of International Cuisine Daily.
The Lobby At The Copthorne Tara Offers A
Multilingual Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange
And Business Center That Offers Dial- Up
Internet Access For A Fee. Guests Can Also Work
Out At The On-site Fitness Center. |
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Radisson Edwardian Grafton - The Contemporary
Aston Bar & Restaurant Serves An All-day
Selection Of Hot And Cold Sandwiches And
International Savoury Snacks. In The Evenings,
The Lights Are Dimmed And Guests Can Choose From
An A La Carte Menu Of Modern European Dishes,
Including A Selection Of Grilled Meats. James
Bond Fans Should Note That The Aston Bar &
Restaurant Is Named After The Inaugural Meeting
Of The Aston Martin Club, Which Was Held On Its
Premises. Guests Can Enjoy A Vodka Martini -
Shaken, Not Stirred, Of Course. There Is A
10-Piece Fitness Centre With Cardiovascular
Training Machines, Television, Water Fountain. |
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