London’s Top 5 Attractions, Icons And Landmarks

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London is one of the most visited cities in the world, with an estimated 30 million travellers exploring the city every year.

This may come as a surprise to you, but in actuality London is filled to the brim with world class attractions, stunning landmarks, gorgeous parks and truly iconic structures.

If you’re thinking about visiting this miraculous city then book a room in the stunning Queens Park Hotel London UK. It’s located in the very heart of the city giving you easy access to all of London’s unmissable sights, and it’s home to the best breakfast near Paddington station.

Now let’s take a look at the very best attractions on offer in one of the world’s greatest cities.

The British Museum

The British Museum is a world-renowned institution that houses a vast collection of artefacts from all over the world- an estimated 8 million artefacts to be exact.

Visitors can explore exhibits that cover human history from prehistoric times to the present day, with highlights including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Egyptian mummies.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames.

The castle has played a significant role in British history, serving as a royal palace, a prison, and a place of execution.

Visitors can explore the castle’s architecture and learn about its incredible and gruesome history, as well as see the priceless Crown Jewels in their impenetrable vault.

The London Eye

The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered wheel, located on the South Bank of the River Thames.

It offers panoramic views of the city during your 30 minute rotation including landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace from an incredible height of 135 metres.

There is a wide range of VIP capsules to choose from, as well as a queue jump ticket and sunset rides around the wheel.

The National Gallery

The National Gallery is one of the world’s most famous art museums, located in Trafalgar Square.

It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings from the 13th to the 19th century, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt.

Admission to the museum is free, so for anyone interested in art there really is nowhere better in the world.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch and has been since 1837, and probably one of the most iconic buildings in the city- maybe even the world.

Visitors can see the changing of the guard ceremony, explore the State Rooms, and learn about the palace’s history and architecture.

The palace is open to the public during the summer months, and visitors can also enjoy the palace gardens during this time.

Buckingham Palace is located within easy reach of your hotels near Kensington Palace, so don’t miss out.

Explore London

This is just a small selection of London’s many incredible attractions, there are quite literally hundreds more.

Make sure you see as much of the city as possible and book a room in the Queens Park Hotel for a room in the finest accommodation near Hyde Park London. Enjoy the buzz of the city centre and explore to heart’s content!

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