London
It been said London is the L.A., D.C., and N.Y.C. of Britain, but London has a very distinct vibe. In some way, it feels like even more of a melting pot than N.Y.C – you’re likely to hear any number of languages and visitors never feel out of place on the street. But be careful crossing those streets. Cars and busses seem to appear out of nowhere – especially to those of us that are used to them coming from the opposite direction! While in London, be sure gaze up at mighty Big Ben, visit the crown jewels at the Tower of London, and see the final resting spots of poets and professors in Westminster Abbey. Also, experience the grandeur of St. Paul’s Cathedral and absorb a brief, but complete history of humanity with a visit to the British Museum.
Places
Westminster Abbey
British Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Houses of Parliament/Big Ben
Trafalgar Square
At a Glance
🦶🦶🦶West Minster Abbey - One of the most important Gothic buildings in England and the site of royal coronations and burials since 1066. It contains a treasury full of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles, books and various other artifacts plus the most significant collection of monumental sculptures of the UK. Lying underneath its stone slabs are 3,000 tombs, the remains of 29 kings, and queens, and hundreds of memorials to politicians, poets, scientists and war heroes.
🦶🦶🦶The British Museum - Perhaps the greatest collection of objects, artifacts and materials of cultural, religious and historical importance from mankind's great civilizations. Follow the rise and fall of three great ancient cultures. See pharaohs and their mummies from Egypt, colossal statues from Assyria, and the famed Elgin Marbles of Golden Age Greece.
🦶🦶🦶St. Paul's Cathedral - England's grandest church is a symbol London's rise from the Great Fire of 1666 to the Blitz of WWII. Today, it's the center of the Anglican faith, a living war memorial, and the final resting place of many great Londoners. There has been a church on the site since 604. After London's Great Fire of 1966, the current church was rebuilt by the master of baroque style, Christopher Wren. The sheer size the church is awe inspiring but there is also much to do and see including including the Whispering Gallery inside the giant dome with its unique acoustics and the outside space atop the Dome offering breathtaking panoramic views over London.
🦶🦶🦶The Tower of London - England's grandest church is a symbol London's rise from the Great Fire of 1666 to the Blitz of WWII. Today, it's the center of the Anglican faith, a living war memorial, and the final resting place of many great Londoners. There has been a church on the site since 604. After London's Great Fire of 1966, the current church was rebuilt by the master of baroque style, Christopher Wren. The sheer size the church is awe inspiring but there is also much to do and see including including the Whispering Gallery inside the giant dome with its unique acoustics and the outside space atop the Dome offering breathtaking panoramic views over London.
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Plan
London: Recommended Itinerary (coming soon)
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