Famous Places in London

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 3, 2012 -- With more than 2000 years of traceable history and a unique and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder why London is one of the World’s most visited tourist destinations. In fact, thirty million tourists from around the globe flock to London annually to catch a glimpse of these famous places and learn what makes London the best city in the world.

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Famous Places in London

With the London 2012 Olympics taking place next year it is guaranteed that even more visitors will be heading to London all looking for their own memories of London to take home. Many of these memories will be formed by visitors taking in famous places in London.

FAMOUS PLACES IN LONDON
London is home to some of the most famous palaces, monuments, museums, attractions and more. If you are only staying a few days it can be difficult picking out the must see places in London. These are our picks of the famous places in London you simply must visit.

Big Ben – Famous Places in London

Buckingham Palace – Famous Places in London

Tower of London – Famous Places in London

Shakespeare’s Globe – Famous Places in London

Harrods – Famous Places in London

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT & BIG BEN

The Houses of Parliament serve as the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords and is where major government legislation gets made and serious debates about policy occur. Some of the buildings on the site date back to the 11th century, when Westminster Hall served as a royal palace, though most of the structures are from the 19th century, built after a devastating fire destroyed the rest. “Big Ben” is the nickname given to the bell in the iconic clock tower that stands at the north side of the Palace of Westminster. Visitors are welcome to attend debates, watch committees, and tour Parliament. UK residents can also climb the nearly 400 steps to the top of the clock tower, though non-UK residents are not permitted to do so.

TOWER OF LONDON

The Tower of London has a long, interesting and bloody history, dating back nearly 1000 years to William the Conqueror and the Normal conquest of England. For 600 years, it served as a menagerie for wild and exotic animals. It was the site of the beheading of Anne Boleyn after she was accused of adultery and incest—it is rumoured that her ghost still haunts the area. It is home to the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels. Guests are welcome to visit the Tower to tour its historic buildings, learn about the corrupt convicts who have been imprisoned there, hear about the royal beasts that called the Tower’s menagerie home, gaze at the magnificent Crown Jewels and much more.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the monarchy since Queen Victoria’s accession. Originally built as a residence for the Duke of Buckingham in 1705, the property was acquired by George III in 1761 and used as a private residence for Queen Charlotte. The Palace underwent a large scale renovation during the 19th century before becoming the official royal palace in 1837. The palace houses nearly 800 rooms, including 92 offices and over 200 bedrooms. Each summer visitors can tour the palace’s staterooms where the royal family hosts important state visitors. See the famous Changing of the Guard from outside the palace gates every day during the summer and every other day during the winter.

HARRODS

Without a doubt, Harrods is the world’s most famous department store. Charles Henry Harrod first opened a grocery store on the current site on Brompton Road in 1849. At the time, the store occupied just one room and employed three employees. Today, Harrods has grown to include over 1 million square feet of selling space with over 300 departments, 30 eateries, and about 5000 employees. Shoppers can easily spend an afternoon wandering the store’s many departments. Don’t miss out on the food hall or Christmas department—two of the store’s most famous areas. Beware: Harrods still enforces a pretty strict dress policy, so visitors who attempt to enter wearing flip flops or ripped jeans are often turned away.

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE

While the original theatre where Shakespeare worked, wrote and produced many of his greatest works was demolished in the mid-1600s, the modern reconstruction of the open-air Elizabethan theatre transports patrons to a time long gone. Today’s Globe is a faithful replica of the original, with an open thatched roof, wooden bench seating and a large area for ‘groundlings’ to stand and watch the plays. The location of The Globe is just metres away from the site of original, along the south bank of the Thames. During the warm summer months, theatregoers can see an assortment of Shakespeare’s greatest productions for as little as £5. Tours of the theatre are also offered year round.

If you are visiting London and planning on taking some time out to visit famous places in London then why not combine it with a night out enjoying the best of London nightlife?
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