The most important tourist sites in London

The most important tourist sites in London

London is one of the largest cities in the world which has a population of about 8 million people. It is a leading global city for culture, fashion, finance, politics, trade and remains one of the most cities that accept them international visitors Mnalesaah in the world. The city contains many famous landmarks.

The most important tourist attractions in London:

Westminster Abbey

 

Westminster Abbey is a great church, located to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the most prominent religious buildings in the United Kingdom, the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English, and after that is the British kings. Most of the existing buildings dating back to 1245-1272 when Henry III decided to rebuild the old monastery in the Gothic style. The building was expanded later to a large extent: Added Henry VII church between 1503 and 1512, while the date for the two towers of the Western Front in 1745.

Palace of Westminster

 

Palace of Westminster (known widely by more councils parliament), a seat of parliament in the United Kingdom. The current building dates back to the 19th century when it was built in the aftermath of a fire in a wonderful example of the new Gothic and Victorian architecture. House of Commons is located (for the elected members of Parliament) to the north of the building and decorated with green leather upholstery, the House of Lords and is located to the south and decorated with furnishings and red leather.

St. Paul's Cathedral

 

Built in the 17th century, and became St. Paul's Cathedral is one of the most famous tourist attractions and the most exclusive in London. Cathedral was saved by heroic firefighters when it was bombed during World War II. And was inspired by the great dome of St. Peter's Basilica before in Rome and rises 118 meters long (365 feet) to the cross at the top. The tallest building in London for the year 1710- 1962, and upon reaching characterized dome also among the highest in the world.

Trafalgar Square

 

Trafalgar Square is the most big city square to commemorate the victory of Lord Horatio Nelson against Navy Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Central monument inside the box is a tall column that stands staring across London. The monument is surrounded by four huge black with a series of large fountains. This scene is much more than just an open field, but that Trafalgar Square is one of the world's most famous squares, and more social and political sites for tourists and Londoners alike.

Tower of London

 

Now is home to the British crown jewels, was built the Tower of London by William the Conqueror in 1078. And served as a prison from 1100 to the mid-twentieth century. The day became the Tower of London as one of the most important the most popular tourist attractions in London.

London Eye

 

The London Eye is located on the banks of the River Thames, with a 135 meter (443 feet) high observation wheel, a huge bearing external walls of glass. Featuring Batalaltha great views of Central London. The London Eye is one of the most popular areas for paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, which has had more than 3.5 million people a year.

Buckingham Palace

 

Buckingham Palace is the headquarters of Queen Elizabeth II even though it is owned by the British state and not the personal property of the king, used the courtyard of Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard, with a big celebration for the tourist attraction.

The British Museum

 

The museum was established in 1753, and the British Museum in London is the human history and culture museum. He is among the largest and most comprehensive museums in the world, which stems from all continents, which suggests documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present time.

Tower Bridge

 

Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge and commentator in London on the banks of the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name and became a symbol of the iconic London. Construction began in 1886 and took eight years to build. The bridge consists of two towers, which are linked together in the upper floor via two horizontal passages.

Big Ben

 

Big Ben clock tower is due to the 150-year-old is Mnibrz London landmarks as one of the major tourist attractions in London. Became the clock a popular attraction, which has appeared in numerous films place. In the movie Mars attacks! For example is the destruction of Big Ben in the attack.