| London will please most any kind of traveler, | | | | the only way up and this British national |
| what with it's blend of modern facets and | | | | museum of arms and armour has more than |
| it's rich varied history. It's no wonder that | | | | 40,000 pieces on display. |
| London is one of the most popular cities on | | | | |
| the globe consdiering it's hundreds of art | | | | Trafalgar Square |
| galleries, museums and other attractions | | | | |
| which include theatre, nightlife, zoos and | | | | This large, open plaza is often the site of |
| music. If you are planning to visit London | | | | political demonstrations and other public |
| you should plan to take in these five | | | | events in London. Aside from being the |
| attractions: | | | | intersection for several major streets, the |
| | | | square is a great gateway to sightseeing in |
| Westminster Abbey | | | | the area. On the north side of Trafalgar |
| | | | Square, you will find the National Gallery, |
| This burial ground, church and coronation | | | | one of the world's prime art museums. To the |
| site is the final resting place of great | | | | west, you will come across Canada House, |
| poets, kings and other notables of British | | | | where visiting Canadians can get a taste of |
| descent. Westminster Abbey is still used as a | | | | home; it's worth a visit for everyone. South |
| chuech on a regular basis for events and | | | | Africa House is on the east side and although |
| religious services. The visit is made very | | | | it is closed to the public, the stone arches |
| worthwhile by the works of art contained in | | | | with African animals are worth a look. When |
| the Abbey. A painting of Richard II hanges | | | | you have seen all there is in Trafalgar |
| inside the west entryway. This is the oldest | | | | Square, be sure to visit 10 Downing Street, |
| portrait of a British monarch on display | | | | the home of British Prime Ministers since |
| today, having been painted back in 1390. | | | | 1732 and the Churchill Museum, both are |
| | | | located within walking distance of the |
| Buckingham Palace | | | | square. |
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| Buckingham Palace, the official residence of | | | | Harrods |
| British monarchy, is one of the most popular | | | | |
| tourist attractions in England. If you visit | | | | What would a trip to London be without a |
| in August or September you'll find that the | | | | little shopping? The world's greatest |
| Palace's 19 staterooms are open to the | | | | department store, Harrods, is great even for |
| public. Some areas of the Palace are open all | | | | the window shoppers. And, for those who are |
| year and visitors can see the grandiose | | | | looking to spend a bit of dough, this million |
| architecture of the building along with other | | | | square feet of merchandise is every shoppers |
| exhibits. A must see for visitors is the | | | | dream. In fact, Harrods motto is - Omnia |
| Changing of the Guard as is a stroll through | | | | Omnibus Ubique - which means "All Things For |
| the 40 acre gardens and grounds. | | | | All People Everywhere". Although it has been |
| | | | around for 150 years, Harrods is as modern as |
| Tower of London | | | | the latest iPod. Many of its departments, |
| | | | including the seasonal Christmas shop and the |
| Many have heard of the Tower of London, but | | | | Food Hall, are world famous for their quality |
| not everyone knows it served as a prison for | | | | and abundance of selection. Where else can |
| many years. The original structure was built | | | | you choose from 300 different types of |
| to be used as a fort by William the Conqueror | | | | cheese? |
| around 1100 AD. Later the Tower evolved into | | | | |
| a prison and then into a monument for the | | | | These top five London attractions will get |
| sizable collection of Crown Jewels which are | | | | you started but you will discover London has |
| still on display today. The highlight of the | | | | so much to do and see a second visit will be |
| collection is the 530-carat Star of Africa. | | | | in order. |
| The pear shaped diamond is the 2nd largest in | | | | |
| the world and was extracted from a South | | | | You are welcome to reprint this article 'as |
| African mine. The Royal Armouries are also an | | | | is' with the resource box below with live |
| interesting stop at the Tower of London. The | | | | link attached. |
| spiral staircase running up the interior is | | | | |