It is one of the great European cities and one of the unavoidable events on your travel agenda.
Moreover, London It is one of those cities that you visit from time to time, since its great atmosphere makes it transcend beyond a mere tourist visit.
Furthermore, the proximity to Spain and, above all, the ease we have to travel to London given the very wide range of flights from all types of airlines, makes repeat trips to the British capital easier.
In London you find a city with many iconic monuments, but above all with a great atmosphere that makes it very attractive.
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Best places to see and visit in London
In order to plan your trips to said capital, here is a list of places to visit in your trip to london, as well as various topics that will be useful to plan said trip.
Monuments to visit in London
Buckingham Palace
El Buckingham Palace It is the official residence of the Queen of England and you have the possibility of visiting it during the summer season, when the Queen moves to Edinburgh and other monarchical residences to spend the holidays.
Here you have useful information to visit this royal palace.
Big Ben at Westminster Palace
The watch Big Ben It is one of the iconic images of the city of London, forming part of the great building of the British Parliament.
The history of the 96 meter high tower has its origins in a first tower built in 1290 which already had a clock and a bell.
More information with historical curiosities about Big Ben.
Tower of London
La Tower of London It is one of the most important monuments to visit on a trip to London.
It is a large fortress with a complex of buildings among which is a Royal Palace, and during your visit you will be able to see, among other numerous historical objects, the British Crown Jewels.
Here you have useful information to visit it.
Tower Bridge
Another iconic image of London is Tower Bridge, a drawbridge with two towers, built in 1880 in neo-Gothic style.
El Tower Bridge You can visit it by touring the walkway that connects the two towers, where an exhibition is located, and you can also go down to the room where the Machine room which on certain dates raises both parts of the bridge.
Here you have all the information you need to visit Tower Bridge.
London cathedrals and churches
A curious fact that you will find in London is the presence of two cathedrals that have the same name, Westminster.
Here you have more information about the two London cathedrals, and other interesting churches to visit in London.
Westminster Abbey
La Westminster Abbey It is the great cathedral of the coronations of the Kings of England since 1066.
The current Gothic-style building dates back to the year 1245 and is currently one of the most important visits to make in London as this cathedral contains many corners that reflect the history of the United Kingdom.
Here is the information you need to visit Westminster Abbey.
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St Paul's Cathedral in London
La St Paul's Anglican Cathedral It is one of the great temples that you can visit in London.
Due to the length of its central nave, it is the third longest church in Europe and the building is characterized by its mixed late Renaissance and Baroque style, and by its large dome.
During the visit you can go up to tour the interior of the dome known as Whisper Gallery, as well as seeing the spectacular panoramic views of London from the outside viewing platform.
St Martin in the Fields Church in London
In the central square of Trafalgar Square You can visit the St Martin in the Fields Church, which is the parish that corresponds to the British royal family and Prime Minister.
This church stands out for its extensive program of classical music concerts that takes place throughout the year.
Temple Church in London
One of the most curious and interesting corners that you can visit in London is the temple church.
Since the 12th century it has been the London headquarters of the Order of the Templars, and during your visit you will be struck by its circular floor plan and, above all, the tombs of Knights Templar.
Here you have the information to visit the Temple church.
Westminster Catholic Cathedral
La westminster cathedral It is the main headquarters of the Catholic Church in London.
It is a huge building neo-byzantine style which is not far from the aforementioned Westminster Abbey, which began to be built at the end of the 19th century...and has not yet been finished.
Here you have more information and photos
Church of St Bartholomew the Great
La church of St Bartholomew the Great It is a Norman style building, whose origins date back to the year 1123, which you can visit in the City area of London.
More information about this very interesting architectural exhibition.
St Margaret's Church
Next to Westminster Abbey you find the small St Margaret's Church in a building from the 11th century, which was built to carry out masses and thus not disturb the monks of the aforementioned abbey.
London museums
British museum
El British museum It is one of the essential visits on a trip to London.
This historic institution that you can visit for free presents an impressive collection of art and objects from Antiquity, including its Mepotamian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections.
National Gallery of London
La National Gallery, museum that you can visit in Trafalgar Square, is the great art gallery in the city of London.
In this museum that you can visit for free you will see pictorial works by the most important artists of the history of painting.
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Tate Modern
If you like modern and contemporary art, on your trip to London you must visit the Tate Modern, a museum opened in 2000, which occupies the old building of a power plant.
Here you can find out what you are going to see on your visit to the Tate Modern.
John Soane Museum
One of the least known and most curious cultural corners of London is the John Seoane Museum, which houses a curious collection of classical art.
Squares and neighborhoods of London
Trafalgar Square
Picadilly Circus
The Shard Skyscraper Observation Deck
London Parks
Regent's Park in London
Tourist activities in London
London Eye
One of the most popular tourist attractions in London the Great giant London Eye ferris wheel, from where you have spectacular panoramic views of the British capital.
Transport in London
Here you have all the useful information about the transfers from London airports to the city center, as well as the transport that you can use during your visit to the British capital.
- How to go by train between Gatwick Airport and London
- How to get by train or bus from Luton Airport to London
- How to take the train or bus from Stansted Airport to London
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