As the Summer approaches and the London Olympics gets closer and closer, thousands of people will soon be packing their bags and heading for London, the capital of the England. There are many things to do, see and learn about in London… here are just a few highlights

 

THE SIGHTS

 

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Everyone calls the big clock tower in central London “Big Ben”, but this is not  actually its real name. The clock tower is  really called St Stephen´s Tower. “Big Ben” is the name of the 13-ton bell inside the clock. No matter what its actual name is though – it´s impressive, and definitely worth visiting!

 

Buckingham Palace

This is the Queen´s official London residence. It´s huge… with over 660 rooms, some of which are open to the public in Summer.

 

The London Eye

Situated on the banks of the River Thames, the London eye is the largest obervation wheels in the world. It offers spectacular views over the city -not to be missed.

 

Hyde Park

This is the the most famous park in London. It is also the home of the world famous “Speakers´ Corner”. Here people gather to speak (and shout) about topics that interest them, and have informal debates.

 

THE MARKETS

 

Borough Market

This is one of the best food markets in London, housed under magnificent railway arches. You can get anything there ranging from traditional fruit and vegetables, to hummous and ostrich!

 

Camden Market

 

Bright colours, wierd and wonderful shops and stalls await you in this ecclectic market where you can find and ecclectic mix of clothes, music and food.

 

 

Portobello Market

There´s nothing you won´t find in this market situated in the Notting Hill area of London (yes, the same area as where the film was set!)

 

 

THE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

 

The British Museum

Here you will find everything ranging from Roman Art, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Anglo-Saxon Britain. Check out their current exhibitions on their website: http://www.britishmuseum.org/

 

 Madame Tussauds

Founded in 1835 by Marie Tussaud, after whom the museum is named, this wax museum is the home to wa models of famous people from all over the globe – Sir Walter Scott, Michael Jackson, Cristiano Ronaldo… to name but a few. See who else is in the collection on their website: http://www.madametussauds.com/

 

The Tate Modern

The leading museum of modern art in the UK, situated on the banks of the River Thames is well worth a visit. What´s more entrance is free: http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

 

 

 

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