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The capitol of the United Kingdom and one of the worlds most well-known cities, London is a major fashion, business, finance, music, and cultural city. With a population of seven and a half million, London is the largest city in Western Europe. Home to Big Ben, the National Gallery, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace (to name a few attractions), London is a must visit spot for many world travelers.
The clock tower of Westminster Palace is a world-recognized symbol of London and a must see attraction for any visitor to the city. Interestingly, Big Ben is not actually the name of the tower itself, rather it is the name of the 13 ton bell housed within the tower. The clock tower is technically known as the Westminster Clock Tower but has been referred to as the Tower of Big Ben. Built after the 1834 burning of Westminster Palace, the 320 foot tower with its four 23 foot square clock faces is a must see London landmark.
Constructed after the Norman invasion of the United Kingdom in 1066, the Tower of London long housed some of England?s most notorious individuals. The tower was originally designed to act as palace, fortress, and prison. Due to its ancient history, the tower is enshrouded with legend. One legend states that ravens have resided in the tower since its inception and that if removed from the tower, the kingdom of England is doomed to fall. Infamous prisoners include Guy Fawkes, who attempted to blow up parliament, Queen Elizabeth I, and Sir Walter Raleigh, who wrote The History of the World during his imprisonment. Currently, the tower is a World Heritage site and the home of the Crown Jewels.
Home to some of the worlds most unique artifacts from a wide array of countries and cultures, the British Museum houses over 13 million objects and is an internationally recognized museum. With pieces from many ancient cultures, the museum includes famous pieces such as the Rosetta Stone and Myrons Discus-Thrower (Discobolus), countless pieces from the First Emperor of Chinas terracotta army, and has one of the world?s largest Ancient Egyptian exhibits.
The residence of the British Monarch, Buckingham Palace is a must see attraction in London. Although parts of the Palace have existed since the middle ages, the Palace did not become a royal residence until Queen Victoria moved into the Palace in 1837. Since that time, the Queen?s line, including the current queen, has resided in Buckingham Palace. Visitors to the Palace will want to witness the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial guard display that occurs daily.
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