London: One Of The Most Famous Cities In The World

London is among the best-known and busiest cities in the world. Visitors to England often feel they must experience the metropolis at least once. Some visit simply to say they were there. Others are eager to see some of the historical and cultural highlights of this amazing location made famous in films and literature.

Driving is not a practical way to get around here. While you might consider hiring a car to negotiate roads in Croydon or Wimbledon just outside of the city, a driver right downtown rarely gets out of second gear. Most people travel by foot or on the subway. Tourists often board the famous double-decker buses which make regular stops.

Their favorite sites include Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Line-ups here can be considerable, especially during the summer. Arrive mid-week in the month of May or September, however, and your chances of walking right-in improve. The same rule applies to just about any attraction such as the Tate Modern Art Gallery or Buckingham Palace.

Exhibits within Madame Tussauds Wax Museum change regularly. Whenever pop icons are deposed by new singers and actors, brand new figures are fashioned and erected in the various galleries. The room displaying the history of Madame Tussauds work remains for those interested in her earliest macabre endeavors during the French Revolution.

The Tower of London continues to be popular with visitors. If you are not in a rush, wait until a Beefeater is available to take you and a group on a guided tour. He will enliven your experience with his in-depth knowledge of the place where many figures were locked-up, never to taste freedom again. Remember to visit the room where the Crown Jewels are stored as well.

Theater-goers may want to find-out ahead of time what is happening at the Barbican Theater. If your timing is good, you might have a chance to witness a Shakespearean tragedy, comedy, or history.

Covent Garden is brimming with bargains for wary shoppers, but also some artistic and culinary treats. The building provides shelter on rainy days and is divided into sections. Arrive in time to indulge in tea-time snacks or purchase an original item from an artisan.

The London Eye has taken the Ferris Wheel to a new level. This award-winning attraction takes viewers high above London so they can look down over the hustle and bustle below them. Customers can book special packages for Fathers Day, birthdays, or stag parties. Finish your day with a visit to East Park for golf or go-karting.


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