London
LONDON INTRODUCTION
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London has maintained the allure of this era intact, as you’ll see in its many magnificent historical buildings, such as Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s residence, or its extraordinary...
THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE
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The famous fish and chips, cod fried in batter and served with fries, was already mentioned in novels from the 19th century, and remains popular with Londoners today because it’s wrapped in...
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
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The setting for stately ceremonies and events that have marked the history of mankind, this palace is not necessarily a particularly beautiful monument, but it has its own special charm that is...
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
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Could anyone visit London without passing through Trafalgar Square? Almost every itinerary for touring the English capital starts here, and Nelson's Column is considered the veritable...
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
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You are now standing in front of the large, Neo-Gothic government building that stretches along the bank of the River Thames, which is undoubtedly one of the city's most important symbols thanks to...
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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Kings and queens, leaders and poets, unknown warriors, scientists, and political figures: in a truly majestic setting in the heart of London, Westminster Abbey has enshrined the memories of countless...
TOWER OF LONDON
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Welcome to this ancient castle that stands on the remains of Roman military fortifications which were then reinforced by the Saxons. Located in a strategic position, the castle overlooks the river at...
TOWER BRIDGE
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The bridge where you now stand, known as Tower Bridge, is undoubtedly the most commonly-used bridge that crosses the River Thames. It got its name thanks to its proximity to the Tower of London, the...
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
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It seems that an English tailor who made a particular embroidered collar called "pickadil" gave the neighbourhood where you now stand its name. It is made up of a long road and a famous...
HYDE PARK
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Together with the nearby Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park forms a vast green area that is loved by both Londoners and tourists and offers a break from the fast-paced life of a non-stop city. With its...
BRITISH MUSEUM
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You are about to visit one of the world's largest museums of human history and culture; it attracts around 5 million tourists, researchers, and enthusiasts every year. Its collections include...
NATIONAL GALLERY
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You should know that the National Gallery is one of the world's greatest artistic treasures! Get ready to dive into a gargantuan collection of paintings ranging from the end of the thirteenth century...
THE TUBE
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There is definitely no competition here: even though the traditional double-decker buses are one of the city's universal symbols, the web of underground lines is the fastest and most efficient way to...
HARRODS
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Go ahead and enter this world shopping mecca along with a crowd of other tourists: it will be an unforgettable experience for you, in every sense. Glamour, luxury, and ostentation are the...
LONDON EYE
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You can already recognize it from a distance: this great ferris wheel offers the best panoramic viewpoint in the heart of the city and has obviously become an unmistakable presence in the London...
ST. PAUL'S
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This is one of the largest churches in the world. If this is your first time in London and you'd like to visit the city's most symbolic sites, you can't miss this masterpiece of "classic"...
TATE MODERN
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This gallery offers a prestigious and exhaustive collection of works by artists who dominated the European scene from the second half of the 1800s up to today. The collections range from Monet's...
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
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Welcome to one of the most important scientific museums in the world, set up with avant-garde, interactive, and highly engaging didactic criteria. Keep in mind that the exhibits are created with...
TATE BRITAIN
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The great Neoclassical building before you is the "temple" of British art from the 16th to the 20th century. In 1892 works were placed here that mostly came from the National Gallery; all...
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM
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You've probably often heard about this collection of "applied" art. In fact, today the term is a bit obsolete, but at the end of the 19th century when the museum was founded, it displayed...
MADAME TUSSAUDS
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You are at the borders of the great green spaces of Regent's Park and in the immediate vicinity of the Neoclassical parish church of Saint Marylebone, the landmark of a noble neighborhood.
There are...
NOTTING HILL
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I'm sure you've seen the movie too, with its cast of fully empathetic actors and perfectly conjured atmosphere: I'm talking about the romantic comedy Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell in 1998...
SOANE MUSEUM
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Just a short distance from the British Museum, Soane's Museum is like an antidote to the unbelievably large amount of history that the colossal British Museum offers. The decidedly contrasting...
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
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Royal Albert Hall is one of the most famous concert halls in the world!
The neighborhood you are now in, Kensington and Chelsea, is also called the "Royal Borough" and occupies the west...
