Most travelers coming through London only have a limited time here to explore, so you have to choose your selections very carefully, but to worry, we’ve made it easy for you. On your itinerary should be the Tower of the London, Big Ben at Westminst...
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Most travelers coming through London only have a limited time here to explore, so you have to choose your selections very carefully, but to worry, we’ve made it easy for you. On your itinerary should be the Tower of the London, Big Ben at Westminster, the London Dungeon, Westminster Abbey, the mummies at the British Museum, a ride in a capsule on the London Eye, just to name a few.
The Tower of London has a 900 year old history as royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo, all in one! You will observe the evidence of historical events and legends here. Go for a tour with a Beefeater as they hold dark secrets and tall tales. You’ll learn that the tower is said to be hunted by the ghost of Anne Boleyn walking the chapel of St Peter and Vincula. Don’t forget to meet the royal beasts!
View all the art that your heart desires at the National Gallery including western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries, such as Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticello, Constable, Renoir and Titan. Into theatre? Check out Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a restoration of his original 16th century open-air playhouse where he directed his prestigious plays.
Westminster Abbey serves as a coronation church and holds the tombs of seventeen monarchs, both British and English. Walk through here to view the paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other unique trinkets. It is the perfect demonstration of neo-Gothic architecture and holds a huge historical significance. Just recently, more remains were located under piping during renovation. Lastly, go hang out with mummies of Ancient Egypt at the British Museum! Other notable exhibits include the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures.
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