Top Tourist Attractions in London

Top Tourist Attractions in London by wonderfulgetaways.blogspot.com
The following attractions can be highly recommended:

   1. The London Eye - trips on the London Eye are known as "flights." Standard 30 minute flights cost £17.95 for adults (people over 16 years of age) when paid for on the day. The flights offer great views of the United Kingdom's capital city. For orientation as to what lies where in London, flights on the London Eye are highly worthwhile.
   2. St Paul's Cathedral is one of the world's great church buildings and famed for its dome. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul's has played an important role in life of the nation since it was completed in 1710. The funerals of national heroes such as Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Nelson were held in St Paul's, whose silhouette became a symbol of national hope and survival during the Blitz of 1940. Admission for adults costs £12.50.
   3. The National Gallery - located at Trafalgar Square the National Gallery boasts a fine collection of more than 2000 works of art. "The best things in life are free," according to the well-known phrase and that is certainly true in the case of an attraction such as the National Gallery, which does not charge for entry but encourages visitors to make donations.
   4. The Tower of London is one of the world's best maintained medieval castles, and the White Tower dates back to the 1070s. This is the place to come to see Yoeman Warders, who are better known as "Beefeaters", and also the crown jewels. Adults can experience the history and intrigue of the Tower of London for £17.00.
   5. Tower Bridge is just a short walk from the Tower of London. Horace Jones worked with John Wolfe Barry to come up with the bridge's iconic design. It was opened in 1892, after eight years of construction. Visitors can learn about the bridge at Tower Bridge Exhibition, which costs £7.00 for adults.
   6. British Museum is one of the world's great museums but also a fascinating attraction for people who appreciate architecture. The museum is regarded as one of the planet's great neoclassical buildings and also boasts the Great Court, designed by Lord Norman Foster. The highlights include the Rosetta Stone, which was integral to translating Egyptian hieroglyphic, and the controversial sculptures that once adorned the Parthenon. Entry to the British Museum is free.
   7. Madame Tussaud's, the world's best known wax museum, is renowned for its life-like wax figures. Adult admission costs £28.00 when tickets are bought on the day of the visit.
   8. The Tate Modern, at Bankside, is highly regarded for its modern and contemporary art collections. Temporary exhibitions are hosted in the spacious Turbine Hall. Entry is free.
   9. The Monument to the Great Fire of London was built between 1671 and 1677 in memory of the fire of 1666. The tower stands just 61 metres from the spot where the fire started. Adult entry costs £3.00.
  10. The Science Museum hosts a number of thought provoking collections and allows children room for hands-on learning. Entry to the museum, which was founded in 1857, is free.

Must See London Attractions

Of course, London has a number of other top attractions. Destinations such as the London Transport Museum, Natural History Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum and ZSL London Zoo could also be regarded as must-see sights.





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