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London Apartments: Top 10 Tourist
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You have booked a hard-earned week's holiday in London and are
now wondering how to plan the itinerary. But the problem is what
to see? And how to
cram in as much as possible? The answer is not really quantity,
but quality because in London you can never have enough time or
money to see absolutely
everything. To be frank, some of the attractions are not worth
the journey anyway, so you need to prioritize your time and
resources. So with this in mind we
have drawn up a list of the best of tourist sites in London.
Buckingham Palace
Home to Queen Elizabeth II when she is resident in the city.
Hundreds of years of Royal heritage all under one roof.
London Eye
Surprisingly new to London, but the London Eye has rapidly
become a major London icon. It is a great way to see and rejoice
at the beautiful city.
Tower of London
One of the oldest relics from London's history. Harking back to
William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066, this very famous tower
has seen many executions,
including Anne Boleyn (second wife of King Henry VIII).
Covent Garden
A really vibrant square with a great collection of shops
offering tea, clothes, jewelery. There has been a market here
for the last 500+ years, and sometimes
it is as though the past echoes of traders past are still
around! If you are lucky, you can catch a live performance of
opera, music or jugglers.
Trafalgar Square
Since the pigeons have been banned from the square, it has lost
some of its grubby character. But the gleaming, pigeon-free
square has Nelson's column,
and of course the water fountains. The National Gallery,
Chinatown and St James' Park are all a short walk away.
Hyde Park
One of the biggest in London with a lake for a leisurely boating
experience. Go for a jog, relaxing stroll or bird watching (of
the winged kind!)
Oxford Street
Even though some parts of this famous street need a lick of
paint, it is still a huge attraction for the sheer variety of
shops. A favourite is Selfridges, on the
marble arch side.
St Paul's cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren but had to be partly rebuilt
after World War II, it is a stunning piece of architectural
genius.
Houses of Parliament
If you wan to see the epicenter of British politics, the Houses
of Parliament is the ideal place to see the policy-making
centre. Not to forget the machinations,
back biting and power games played within these walls.
Modern Tate
Cutting edge art exhibitions ensure the Modern Tate's place in
London's icon of cool!
To be honest, you will probably need 2 weeks in London to see
all of these iconic tourist sites. A tip: check out http://www.londonpass.co.uk
and buy a family
pass which will give you discounts to over 100 attractions and
also include transport cost as well if required. London can be
very expensive and any way to
save money whilst enjoying your holidays is welcomed.
About The Author
Binh Zientek Accommodation Specialist Tel: +44 (0)20 7476 7963
sales@qualitylondonapartments.co.uk http://www.QualityLondonApartments.co.uk
- London
http://www.QualityCityApartments.com - UK & European cities
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