Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960, and is one of the most historically significant churches in all of the United Kingdom.
London has some amazing museums, and one that should definitely not be missed is The British Museum! Dedicated to human history & art, the museum first opened to the public in 1759. Over the past two and a half centuries the museum has expanded to what we see now, a massive collection of over 8 million objects from all around the world.
Located on the south end of the Millennium Bridge is Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the theatre that mounted many of Shakespeare’s original plays.
If it’s a storied past you’re in search of, look no further than Her Majesty’s Royal Palace & Fortress the Tower of London, a medieval castle in the heart of London with a bloody history.
Arguably the most recognizable landmark in all of London, Big Ben stands tall along the River Thames, a historical sentinel, conjuring images of our favorite movies, TV shows and books.
Just a few steps from St. Paul’s Cathedral is a much newer addition to the city, the pedestrian only Millennium Bridge! The bridge connects the north and south bank of the Thames, with St. Paul’s Cathedral to the north, and the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe to the south. The bridge offers some spectacular views of the city, and is extremely handy when trying to get from one attraction to the next!
Harrods Department Store is a London institution and no trip to is complete without a visit.
London has some amazing museums, and most are amazingly free, but one that should definitely not be missed is The British Museum!
Since 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the official residence & principal workplace of the monarchy in London. This fully functional palace is comprised of 775 rooms, including 19 state rooms, 240 Royal, guest & staff bedrooms, more than 90 offices and 78 bathrooms!
The tallest structure along the banks of the River Thames, and one of the newest, is the London Eye. Constructed using parts from all over Europe, this 443 foot tall ferris wheel has 32 air-conditioned pods, each representing one of the 32 boroughs of London.