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Great Things to Do in London | February 20, 2010

A trip to London, England is full of exciting culture, history, and education. London is a beautiful city with a lot to offer the tourists that visit. London is an old city, rich in fun and beauty for the whole family. There are many attractions to see in London, but a few of those attractions are must-sees.

London, England offers a large variety of art and history museums. If you are planning a trip to an art museum while you are in London, the National Gallery is a can’t-miss. The National Gallery houses a wonderful collection of art from famous artists such as: Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. If you want to visit a truly great history museum, then the Natural History Museum is the place for you. The Natural History Museum has a fascinating dinosaur exhibit, a life-size blue whale exhibit, and other rare animal exhibits.

Another great attraction that London has to offer is known as “The London Eye.” The London Eye is the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. Taking a “ride” on this Ferris wheel allows you to see a beautiful aerial view of the ancient city of London. The London Eye allows you to see over 55 of London’s famous landmarks and at least 25 miles away. This observation wheel will be a fun and exciting treat for everyone.

The Tower of London is a great, historical attraction to see while visiting London. The Tower of London was once a palace and a prison. As a prison it housed such famous prisoners such as:
-Anne Boleyn, for adultery, treason, and incest
-Queen Elizabeth I, for her involvement in the Wyatt’s Rebellion
-Sir Walter Raleigh
-King of Scotland, David II
-King of France, John II
The Tower of London now houses the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

Another beautiful attraction to see while in London is St. Paul’s Cathedral. The cathedral was built in the 1700′s. St. Paul’s is set on the highest point of London, and the dome of the cathedral is the dominating point in the London Skyline. St. Paul’s was the site for Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding. This cathedral is not only beautiful outside, but the interior is truly magnificent and will not disappoint.

If you like the royal family, the Windsor Castle is a great place to visit in London. The Windsor Castle has been the home to the royal family for centuries, and the Queen still resides there. The castle sits high above the River Thames and is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world. William the Conqueror was the one who began construction of this beautiful, royal castle. The Windsor castle is most definitely a can’t miss while you are in London.

Buckingham palace is yet another beautiful attraction to see while in London. Buckingham Palace is the residence of the British Monarch and all state occasions take place there. The palace is also the home to many wonderful works of art by the likes of Vermeer, van Dyck, and Rembrandt. Buckingham Palace is a great place to visit in London, England.

London, England is a historical city with many attractions to be seen. There is an endless amount of places to visit while in London, but the above mentioned are ones that shouldn’t be missed.