London attractions

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The Palace of Westminster Known as the Houses of Parliament The

The Palace of Westminster

Known as the Houses of Parliament
The meeting place

of the House of Lords and the House of Commons – the British Parliament
Its clock tower known as Big Ben is the most well-known symbol of London
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The Tower of London Dates back to 1066 Has been a

The Tower of London

Dates back to 1066
Has been a royal residence,

armoury, treasury, mint and prison
Guarded by Yeomen Warders known as the Beefeaters
Home to the Royal Ravens
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Tower Bridge Unique due to its two towers Built in 1894

Tower Bridge

Unique due to its two towers
Built in 1894

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The Millennium Bridge A futuristic-looking pedestrian bridge over the Thames

The Millennium Bridge

A futuristic-looking pedestrian bridge over the Thames

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St Paul’s Cathedral An Anglican cathedral Built between 1675-1710 Designed by Sir Christopher Wren

St Paul’s Cathedral

An Anglican cathedral
Built between 1675-1710
Designed by Sir Christopher

Wren
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Westminster Abbey A huge Gothic church Site of royal coronations since

Westminster Abbey

A huge Gothic church
Site of royal coronations since 1066
Burial place

for famous British sovereigns, politicians, poets and artists
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Buckingham Palace The official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Open

for visitors in August and September
Every day at 11:30 am the Changing of the Guard
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Hyde Park One of the large parks in the heart of London about 140 hectares

Hyde Park

One of the large parks in the heart of London
about

140 hectares
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Piccadilly Circus Lies in the West End Eros Statue Famous electric advertisements, first installed in 1910

Piccadilly Circus

Lies in the West End
Eros Statue
Famous electric advertisements, first

installed in 1910
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The National Gallery London’s leading art museum In Trafalgar Square, opposite

The National Gallery

London’s leading art museum
In Trafalgar Square, opposite is Nelson’s

Column
Over 2,300 paintings from 1260-1900