Palace, Monument

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch, and a place for representative visits and ceremonies. The monumental residence of the British monarchs was rebuilt in 1829 in the Classical and Georgian architectural styles. Buckingham Palace became the main royal residence in 1837 during the reign of Queen Victoria. [btn "The 10 best hotels in London" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/london.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-londyn…

Castle

The Tower of London is a medieval castle where the Crown Jewels are kept and which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The centrepiece of the castle complex is the White Tower, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, around which walls and other towers were gradually erected over time. [btn "Buy a ticket to the Tower of London" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-6486361-15065626?sid=p-londyn-tower&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww…

Historic Bridge

Tower Bridge is London’s most famous bridge and one of the loveliest places to take a stroll along the Thames. You can walk across the bridge for free at any time, whilst a ticket grants access to the upper walkways with glass floors, both towers and the historic engine room. [btn "Buy an official ticket for Tower Bridge" https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-6486361-15065626?sid=p-londyn-twrbridge-btn&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getyourguide.com%2Fen-gb…

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Houses of Parliament, also known as , is the seat of the UK Parliament. Both houses of Parliament – the House of Lords and the House of Commons – are based here. Westminster Palace also includes the famous Elizabethan clock tower, better known as Big Ben. [btn "Top 10 hotels in London" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/london.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-londyn-westminsterpalace] Architecture and history The first building was constructed as…

Monastery, Cathedral

Westminster Abbey is one of the most significant buildings within the Church of England. It is the traditional venue for coronations and weddings, as well as the final resting place of British monarchs. [btn "Buy a ticket to the cathedral" https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-6486361-15065626?sid=p-londyn-westminster-abbey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getyourguide.com%2Flondon-l57%2Flondon-westminster-abbey-entrance-ticket-t399163%2F%3Franking_uuid…

Cathedral, Lookout

St Paul’s Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of London, and its 111-metre-high dome is one of the city’s main landmarks. A paid visit is well worth it, particularly for the combination of the monumental interior, the crypt and the view from the dome. From the highest point, the Golden Gallery, you can see the centre of London from all angles. [btn "Buy a ticket to St Paul’s Cathedral" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-6486361-15065626?sid…

Park, Lookout, Monument, Museum

Greenwich is a borough in east London and a very popular place to visit, relax and have fun. You'll find several attractions together, but most tourists are attracted by the most famous one: nultý poledník - Prime Meridian of The World. It was here, at Greenwich Observatory, that the zero meridian was defined and it is from here that world time is calculated. [btn "The 10 best hotels in London" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/london.cs.html…

Palace

The official residence of the less prominent members of the Royal Family is in Kensington Gardens on the west side of Hyde Park. [btn "The 10 best hotels in London" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/london.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-londyn-kensington] The Royal Residence Built by the Earl of Nottingham in 1605, the original building was then still outside the gates of the capital. In 1689, the Baroque residence was bought by William of Orange,…

Monument, Lookout

The Great Fire of London Memorial is located 62 m from the original site of the fire, 62 m is the total height of the monument. You can reach the top of the monument in the form of a Doric column by climbing 311 steps and enjoy a pleasant view. If you just stay on the ground at the base of the pedestal, you can see the relief depicting burning London as well as the allegory of liberty. Interestingly, not many people died during the Great Fire…

Tower, Historic building

Big Ben is one of the world’s most famous landmarks, and you’ll find replicas of the London original all over the world. Big Ben is the nickname given to the bell housed in the tallest of the Elizabeth Towers at the Palace of Westminster; however, the name is generally used to refer to the entire clock tower. The ‘Big Ben’ clock tower is one of London’s main landmarks and, thanks to its location on the banks of the River Thames, is visible from…

Theatre, Historic building

William Shakespeare is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous writers, poets and playwrights. His timeless plays are still performed around the world today, but his fame began nowhere else but London. [btn "View luxury hotels in London" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/london.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-londyn-globe] History and building replicas The theatre associated with William Shapeskear was built on the south bank of the Thames…

Department store, Lookout, Historic building

For me personally, Battersea Power Station is one of the most interesting attractions in London. This monumental former power station now forms the centrepiece of a new neighbourhood on the banks of the Thames. Inside, you’ll find shops and restaurants, whilst the surrounding area features a pedestrian zone, a park and modern buildings; one of the chimneys is home to the unique observation lift, The Chimney Lift. If you’re visiting London for…