London has some of the world's popular tourist attractions like the Buckingham Palace, British Airways London Eye, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Madame Tussauds, London Bridge, and the Tower of London. In addition, London is home to several world-class museums, galleries, theaters, restaurants, shopping malls, and parks offering visitors opportunities to enjoy a range of exciting activities. In fact, there is so much to see and do in London that it's virtually impossible to include all tourist attractions and activities here. We're providing a short description of the most popular tourist attractions of London for your reference.
British Airways London Eye: Also called the Millennium Wheel, the British Airways London Eye is the largest observation wheel in the world. Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, and rising up to 135 metres (443 feet) high, the London Eye offers most panaromic views of London city, which are usually accessible by a helicopter or an airplane. Opened only in December 1999, the British Airways London Eye has become a major tourist attraction in the world.
Buckingham Palace: Built in 1703 AD by the 1st Duke of Buckingham, the beautiful Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family. The Buckingham Palace is known for its architectural grandeur, landscaped gardens and artificial lake. The palace also has a fabulous collection of art works, ornaments, tapestries and furniture, including the Coronation Throne of Queen. The daily Changing of the Guard at the front of the Palace during the summer and on alternate days at other times, is a must see thing on your Londor tour.
Madame Tussauds and Auditorium: One of the most popular tourist attractions in London, Madame Tussauds is a fascinaitng wax museum in London. The Museum houses the collection of realistic wax figures of some of the most famous historical and royal personalities, film stars, sports stars and famous serial-killers. Apart from its fascinating collection of wax figures, Marie Tussaud also incorporates an auditorium and the famous London Planetarium.
Trafalgar Square: Trafalgar Square was built in honor of Admiral Nelson after his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The square is known for its 174 feet high statue of Admiral Nelson. Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is a magnificent 11th century Gothic structure housing attractions like Henry VII's Chapel, Poet's Corner and the Coronation Chair. It has been the venue for hundreds of royal ceremonies including coronations and marriages of kings and queens.
British Museum: One of the finest museums in the world, the British Museum houses a collection of over six million artifacts from around the world.
County Hall: The former home of the Greater London Council, County Hall houses the London Aquarium, the Dalí Universe and The Saatchi Gallery, displaying extensive collection of modern British art. The London Aquarium shelters over 350 different aquatic species from around the world.
Newcastle Theatre Royal: One of the most prestigious theatres in England, the Newcastle Theatre Royal has been hosting some of the world's best shows in drama, dance and music for over 170 years.The Theater opened on the 20th February 1837 with a lively performance of The Merchant of Venice, one of the most celebrated plays written by William Shakespeare.
The Theatre Royal Newcastle presents over 370 performances every year and attracts over 300,000 audiences every year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.
Other must see tourist attractions in London include the Tower of London, Abbey Road Studios, China Town, Covent Graden, London Dungeon, Piccadily Circus and the London Zoo.
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