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Top 5
Places to be Visited in London
March 08,
2013
As
we all know, the majestic city of London is one of the leading, most beautiful
cities in the world. It is the capital of Great Britain, United Kingdom. This magnificent
city has a classy collection of innumerable clubs, theatres and live music
concerts, wining and dining spots, various historic places, famous watering
holes, and more. London is also one of the most remarkable cultural and
financial capitals in the world.. From the ancient times, London was known by
many names, one of which being “Londinium”. A beautiful place to visit, London
consists of a very rich culture.
The Big Ben: Situated in the “Palace of Westminster” which is now
known as the House of Parliament, the clock tower of the Big Ben is known to be
the 3rd largest clock tower in the whole world. Weighing 13,760 kgs and about
315 feet tall, the Big Ben would be almost about 16 stories high. The name “Big
Ben” is just a nickname of this magnificent clock tower, the original name
being “Elizabeth Tower”. This beauty MUST be visited when in London.
The London Eye: The most famous Ferris Wheel we all know is the
London Eye. It is recorded to be the biggest in the whole world. Located on the
banks of the river “Thames”, it stands 443 feet tall. The giant wheel’s
diameter is 395 feet. Being one of the most popular tourist attractions in all
of England, the London Eye draws almost 3 million visitors every year. A must
visit place in all of London.
Buckingham Palace: Also known to be Buckingham House, this palace
was originally made for “state occasions”. The first royalty to live there was
none other than Queen Victoria (died 1901) followed by many others such as King
George, King Edward the 7th, etc. A magnificent monument of royalty, this
palace must be visited without hesitation.
The Royal Opera House: Located at the Convent Garden of London, the
Royal Opera House (also recognised as the Theatre Royal) is one of the best
places in London to visit and enjoy the beauty of the performing arts. It is
known to be the place/ house of “The Royal Ballet”, “The Royal Opera” and “The
Royal Orchestra”. It is a beautiful place to be at and enjoy the splendid art
of music and dance.
St. Paul’s Cathedral: Being one of the world’s most churches, the
St. Paul’s Cathedral is well known for its exquisite stone carvings. The Dome
of the cathedral is 365 feet in height to be precise. Within the cathedral
there are many galleries, namely the Golden Gallery, Whispering Gallery and the
Stone Gallery. A beautiful place to visit and pray, this cathedral completes
the beauty of London.
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