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 London Landmarks
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Buckingham
Palace
Buckingham Palace is not only the official residence of
the reigning monarch, it is also amongst London's
most popular attractions, find out more about it.
The
Gherkin Wins Top Architecture Prize
Officially called
30 St Mary Axe but affectionately named the Guerkin by Londoners,
this revolutionary building, designed by Sir Norman Foster,
has won the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture.
The
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament, also called the Palace of Westminster,
are another very popular visitor attraction. Find out why they
have the alternative name and how and when you can tour the
buildings.
Kew
Gardens <
Situated
on the south west outskirts of London, Kew Gardens is one of
the most interesting and beautiful places to visit in the capital.
Find out more about it.
The
London Eye
This has been one of the capital's most popular visitor
attractions since it opened at the beginning of February
2000. Find out more about the tallest observation wheel
in the world.
London
in a Lunchtime
Short of time for sightseeing? This new guide book is ideal
for you then because it gives information on 50 places in
London that you can visit in your lunchtime. Find out more
about the book.
London's
Royal Parks
London's royal parks are one of the capital's best loved
areas for visitors and residents alike. Find out more about
them.
The
South Bank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall, built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain,
is now one of the world's leading concert halls. The nearby
Hayward Gallery holds exhibitions of some of the best of contemporary
art.
Tower Bridge
One of London's most distinctive landmarks, Tower Bridge is
only 100 years old in spite of its ancient appearance. Find
out more the bridge and why it was built.
The
Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the definitive images of London.
Find out more about its dark and bloody history here.
Trafalgar
Square and Whitehall
Almost all visitors to London eventually find themselves in
Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column at its centre. Many also
visit Horse Guards in Whitehall to see the daily ceremony of
the Changing of the Guard. Find out more about both these famous
places.
24
Hours in London....
If you have only
one full day in London, how should you spend your time? What
are the 'must see' landmarks that you can find time for in a
single day.
Copyright © 2002
by Carol Fisher
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