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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

LONDON

Top ten places to visit london
British Museum
The famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and the Portland Vase. Entry to the museum is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.
National Gallery
The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting. With paintings ranging from 1250 to 1900, it features work by Botticelli, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Turner and Van Gogh. Entry to the gallery is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider and the Darwin Centre. Entry to the museum is free but exhibitions require tickets.

The London Eye
The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks - all in just 30 minutes.

Science Museum
See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest museum of its kind in the world. The Science Museum has over 40 galleries and 2000 hands-on exhibits, step into the future in the Wellcome Wing, visit the IMAX cinema and virtual reality simulator.
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design and is home to 3,000 years worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures. See ceramics, furniture, fashion, jewellery, photos, sculpture, textiles and paintings. Entry to the museum is free but exhibitions require tickets.
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Britney you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty. Sing along with Kylie; strike a penalty with Rooney or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
The Tower of London
Take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
National Maritime Museum
One of the greatest maritime museums of the world containing models, displays, paintings and trophies from every continent of the world. Children find plenty to engage them in the All Hands gallery and have a go on the professional ship simulator.

FAMOUS PLACES OF LONDON
Tower of London
The Tower of London, a historic fortress and once a prison, is the city's most spectacular and popular attraction.
.Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey
.St. Paul's, Covent Garden, The Temple, City of London
Along the north bank of the Thames, you will find the Strand and the City of London, which include the ancient heart of the city and its financial and legal centers. St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's must-see attractions, as is the Temple Church, a central plot-location in Dan Brown's DaVinci Code. Covent Garden, another of the area's highlights, is known for touristy shopping in a frenetic, but fun outdoor market.
.London Eye, Tate Modern, Globe Theater, Imperial War Museum
You will find a number of interesting attractions located on the South Bank of the Thames River. We recommend visiting: the London Eye (an enormous Ferris Wheel that is London's most popular new destination), the Tate Modern Art Museum, the Imperial War Museum and Shakespeare's Globe Theater. If you do visit these attractions, you will have experienced: the best view of London, an internationally renowed art gallery, a provocative museum on war and warfare, and one the of the most famous theaters in the world..
.Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Oxford Street
These attractions are found in a compact area of London known as Mayfair and the West End. Our guide to sightseeing Mayfair describes the attractions listed above, as well as shopping at: Regent Street, the Dover Street Market and Shepherd Market. Mayfair is regarded as one of the most exciting areas in London and we expect you will spend quite a bit of time exploring its attractions. In addition to the National Gallery, you will find London's famous National Portrait Gallery right next door. ·
.Kensington Palace, Harrods, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum
The sightseeing attractions listed above are located in the areas of London known as Kensington and Knightsbridge. These areas of London are glorious, glamorous and educational. In addition to the attractions mentioned above, we cover the Victoria and Albert Museum and shopping in Beauchamp Place.
.British Museum, British Library
The Bloomsbury section of London is the home to two incredible treasures: the British Museum and the British Library. The British Museum is one of the world's great museums and a trip to the British Library is a treat for anyone interested in the printed word. ·
.Madame Tassaud's, Regent Park, 221b Baker Street, Abbey Road Studios
Our Guide to the Marylebone area covers : Madame Tassaud's, Regent's Park, 221 B Baker Street (the supposed residence of Sherlock Holmes) and the Abbey Road Studios (famous as a recording studio for the Beatles). While these attractions are not for everyone, they have a devoted clientele.
.London's Street Markets I
f you like wandering and bargain hunting, London's street markets may be just the place for you. If shopping is not on your agenda, tag along anyway, as these interesting areas are great for people watching and offer yet another view of London's complex culture.

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