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Top Ten Exhibitions
London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities with a rich history, fascinating and modern monuments and many tourist attractions. While ensuring London tourist attraction, you can choose from a variety of traditional and modern tours. See the traditional changing of the guard outside the ceremony at Buckingham Palace or walk across the Millennium Bridge during visits to London.
With parks, gardens, major monuments and a lot of things to see and do, you’ll find your tour of London adventurous. See historic Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and London Bridge. Walk in the footsteps of leaders and nobles of the old days, as you explore the historical sites of London. Admire the Covent Garden flowers or animals at London Zoo. Take a cruise on the Thames and attend a play at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre one of the main attractions of London.
See modern developments in Canary Wharf and Docklands, visit the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, and listen to the speakers of the president’s Corner.
Top Ten Attractions
London is home to countless historical and modern attractions, from the London Eye to the National Gallery and Tower of London. With free admission to many top attractions, there's no better place to soak up some culture. Take your pick from the most popular, based on 2008 - 9 visitor numbers.
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The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase. |
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The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. With paintings ranging from 1250 to 1900, the collection includes work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh. |
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The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations. |
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The BA London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks - all in just 30 minutes. |
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As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the gallery boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. Don't miss the life-sized model of the Blue Whale, the 40 million year old spider, the earthquake simulator and an elephant bird egg. |
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See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest museum of its kind in the world. With over 40 galleries and 2000 hands-on exhibits, step into the future in the Wellcome Wing, visit the IMAX cinema and virtual reality simulator. |
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Take a free guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. |
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TatAt Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Britney you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty. Sing along with Kylie; strike a penalty with Rooney or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen. |
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The V&A celebrates all things art and design, and is home to 3000 years worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures. See their amazing collection of ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings. |
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One of the greatest maritime museums of the world containing models, displays,
paintings and trophies from every continent of the world. Children find plenty
to engage them in the All Hands gallery and have a go on the professional ship
simulator. |
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