The Ever Fascinating City Of London

London, the capital city of the United Kingdom has always been a very popular tourist destination. We often wonder that what is it exactly that makes it so popular among the tourists across the world. Well the answer might be its mesmerizing architectures, its timeless red double-decker bus, the romantic Thames River, etc. The list goes on. Nevertheless, I feel what makes it a famous holiday destination. Is the variety of things that one can do while in London, making it a complete family holiday.#

Let’s start with the various architectural marvels, the magical Buckingham Palace is a must visit when in London. If you want to enjoy the palace then the best time to visit is between August and September as the state rooms are open for the visitors. The heavily furnished rooms and the rich décor will definitely be a life time experience. The palace garden is home to about three hundred wild flowers that are very rare to find. Making it a must see for any nature lover. Very close to the palace is the world’s third tallest clock, popularly known as the Big Ben. The Piccadilly Circus and the Marble Arch are also worth a visit. Apart from these there are various old buildings, houses and castles in and around London that can be explored.

The St Paul’s cathedral is a must visit while in London. It was built in 1710; it is a building of both historical and religious prominence. London also has many modern architectural master pieces; one such is The Millennium Bridge, which connects two ends of the Thames River. It is free of traffic and encourages pedestrian movement. The tourists can enjoy an awesome view while walking on this bridge. The next on the list of modern architecture is the London eye. It is a four hundred feet giant wheel takes the tourists on a half an hour long trip; you can get a breathtaking view of London from here. At night they arrange for a special "champagne flights", and enjoy the best bar in London.

London is very popular for its world class restaurants. You must try the food at Le Caprice, the Ivy, and the J. Sheekey. These are to name a few London has a lot of options when it comes to food and there are exotic cuisines available from all over the world. If you are a wine lover then you must visit Berry Bros. & Rudd.

In London theatre was always very popular. The tourists can book a show at the Royal Court Theatre for enjoying a good theatre performance. To make their London experience complete. The tourists can enjoy world class shopping experience while in London. The city has lavish departmental stores with all the latest brands and there are also small shops where the tourists can get a good deal. The nightlife in London is also quite happening with a large number of pubs and bars that are open whole night on Friday and Saturday. London is known for its museums and art galleries namely the British Museum, Tate Gallery, etc.

Well London is a city that is in love with its past and it is visible every where. So just relax and get back in time and have a magical stay in London. Happy Holidays!

By: Caz

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