Anybody who longs to spend a vacation in a place that is both historical and fun should consider going to the city of London. This city is the capital city of the nation that is famous for its royalty, both in fiction and real life, and its wonderful tea time custom, the United Kingdom. Considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world, this city boasts of a wonderful combination of history, culture and modernism.

The city of Big Ben is situated in the river Thames which is the largest river in the country. The whole city is composed of the “City,” which is located in its center and is surrounded by various suburbs which include Westminster, which houses the British Parliament and the Royal Family; West End, where most of the hotels and restaurants are located and Bloomsbury which is considered to be an academic and intellectual area

Some of the well – known buildings that can be seen here are:

  1. Westminster Abbey – considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with St, Margaret’s Church and the Houses of Parliament.
  2. St. James Park – where the famous statue of Peter Pan is located.
  3. Buckingham Palace – the most famous of all the residences of the Queen.
  4. The London Eye – the third largest observation wheel in the world and is located on the south bank of the Thames.
  5. The Tower of London – home of the crown Jewels and is also a World Heritage Site.
  6. St. Paul’s Cathedral – said to be the greatest accomplishment of Sir Cristopher Wren, it provide amazing views of the city skyline when seen at the top.

Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace 

These are just a few of the notable sites that can be seen and visited in this great city. Indeed, the places to visit in this city are so many that a week is not enough to be able to visit them all. This really makes the city a vacation place to be visited over and over again.

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