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London is one of the cities where you can stay for a month and still have places on your list you wish to visit. It is never enough. A capital of United Kingdom this cosmopolitan city is fascinating. London is the home of old churches and cathedrals, tall buildings and postmodern structures, the stock exchange and the Bank of England, the famous Tower Bridge and the Westminster Abbey, and many other cultural and architectural masterpieces.

The Westminster Abbey has served as the site of all royal coronations. The Lady Chapel, built during the reign of Henry VII, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the capital. The chapel is a superb example of the English Perpendicular style.

The Tower of London is one of the remarkable buildings in the capital city. Infamous as a former place of imprisonment, the tower had functioned as a menagerie, armoury, observatory, and royal residence. At present, the Tower of London safeguards the Crown Jewels. The Houses of Parliament, also called the Palace of Westminster, were firstly built in the 11th century by Edward the Confessor. The palace had been the seat of the English monarchs until the reign of Henry VIII. A highlight of the building is the ornate clock Big Ben.

Another landmark of London is The Buckingham Palace has served as the permanent royal residence since the coronation of Queen Victoria. The palace is open to visitors just two months per year. The tourist can see 20 out of the 660 palace rooms. In addition, the Queen`s gallery on the south side of the palace contains masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer.

The Tate Modern is the most popular gallery of contemporary art in the world. More than five million tourists visit the gallery each year. The permanent collection features the techniques of cubism, futurism, and surrealism. The exposition contains works of art by Matisse, Warhol, Hirst, and Rodin, among others. The Natural History Museum contains millions of plant and animal specimen, including dinosaurs and other large spices. The Science Museum displays objects from all fields of science. Originally called the Museum of Manufacturers, the Victoria and Albert Museum displays over four million objects of decorative art. The British Museum is one of the top attractions in the capital city. The galleries of the museum are 2.5 miles in length. The exhibitions contain a myriad of drawings, prints, sculptures, books, and antiquities.

Located atop of the Ludgate Hill, the St Paul Cathedral has held funeral ceremonies for the Duke of Wellington, Lord Nelson, and Winston Churchill. The large cathedral is built in the form of cross, with eight solid columns supporting the dome. The viewing platforms at the dome reveal the best view to the capital city.

London is rich in history and entertainment and is one of the world’s major business and financial centers. Founded by the Romans almost 2000 ago London is now the largest city in Europe with population of more than 10 million people.



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	Big Ben Big Ben is the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.		Bloomsbury Bloomsbury is a traditional place for book hunting.
	British Museum British Museum is located in Bloomsbury.		Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.
	Canary Wharf Canary Wharf is a modern business district in London.		Covent Garden and Entertainment district Covent Garden and Leicester Square
	Dean’s yard Dean’s yard is located right next to Westminster Abbey.		Greenwich Greenwich is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World.
	Harrods Harrods is probably the best known department store in London		Holborn Holborn and High Holborn Area
	Horse guards Horse Guards Parade is a huge ground off Whitehall.		Houses of Parliament The Parliament building is the home of the two Houses of Parliament in United Kingdom.
	Hyde Park Hyde Park is a huge park close to Buckingham Palace.		Kensington Palace Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens
	London Eye London Eye was erected in 2000 to mark the new Millennium.		Madame Tussaud's Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
	Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is one of the busiest places in London		St. James's Palace St. James's Palace was built by Henry VIII in the late 1530.
	St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral was built in 604 AD.		Tate Modern Tate Modern is a gallery of international modern art.
	Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is without a doubt the acknowledged symbol of London.		Tower Of London Tower Of London is more than 900 years old built by William the Conqueror in 1070.
	Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a very popular landmark in London.		Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is located in the heart of London close to the Houses of Parliament.