What to see in London Guide Attractions in London

London is the capital of England and it attracts loads of tourists all year round. There are many places to visit and things to do in this gorgeous city. London is a complete city which offers the tourists the possibility to take pleasure in its cinemas, theatres, restaurants, clubs as well as in its many historical landmarks for example, The House of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Big Ben just to mention a few. Apart from this, you can also enjoy nature by visiting its parks and other green areas in the city.

Below there is a short description of some of the places you must visit if you happen to go to London.

Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the Royal Family since 1837. Some years ago this place was not open to the public but now people can go there from August to October from 9.30 to 5.30 in the afternoon. For the duration of summer (April to early July) you can be a spectator of one of the most well liked events, the Changing of the Guard. It begins at 11.30 a.m. and continues for 45 minutes. The rest of the year this ceremony takes place every alternate day. You can get there by underground but you will have to continue walking for about 15 until you reach the palace.

Another historical monument to visit is the Tower of London. It was founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and later transformed by the subsequent monarchs. The tower of London served different purposes and for that reason it can be said that it was a palace, a fort, a prison and even an astronomical observatory. The most important attractions here are the Crown Jewels and the history related to the Tower. There are tours inside the Tower guided by “Beefeaters”, who are guards wearing characteristic costume. The ravens are a characteristic of this building.

Westminster Abbey, another place you must visit, is packed with as much history as the previous building. You can visit the memorial of Edward the Confessor and the burial place of many others kings and queens. This place was built in the 16th century and its gothic architectural style is valued all over the world.

St Paul’s Cathedral is an important religious place to visit. It was built between 1675 and 1710 and the aim was to replace the cathedral burnt in the Great Fire of 1666. There are many important and famous figures buried in the Cathedral. It is open to the public from Monday to Saturday from 8.30 to 16.00.

You can also visit other places that are just for entertainment such as Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. It started with the early works of Marie Grosholtz who made death masks of sovereigns and revolutionaries. In 1835, established herself in London and since then thousands of masks have been created. Once in the museum, you will appreciate the way the past mingles with modern life. Characters from history coexist on good terms with people from the present and from many diverse fields: actors, actresses, sport stars, pop stars, etc. this museum is one of the most popular attractions in the city and it offers five areas each of them displaying different exhibitions.

If you are fond of literature and theatre, you cannot go to London without visiting the Globe Theatre. This place is a memorial of Shakespeare’s works and after being destroyed by fire in 1613 it was rebuilt as a replica of the original one. It is an open air theatre and the plays are not canceled on account of weather. Taking photographs during performances is forbidden.