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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey - located next to the Houses of Parliament in the Westminster neighborhood of London - is a must-see for any London visitor.

Tate Modern

This is one of the family of four Tate galleries and is the national gallery of international modern art.

Trafalgar Square

No visit to London would be complete without spending some time in Trafalgar Square.

London Town Hall (City Hall)

Opened in July 2002, this unusually shaped building stands on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge.

British Museum

One of the largest and comprehensive collections, with more than 7 million objects from all over the world, illustrating human culture, from its beginning until nowadays.

Millenium Bridge

Crossing the Thames in London, this is a pedestrian street only, linking Bankside with the city.

Globe Theater, London

The Globe Theater in London has a very long history. Built for the first time in 1559 by Shakespeare's playing company, the theater could house up to 3,000 people in a three-storey open-air amphitheater about 30 m in diameter. Recent research indicates that a polygon of 20 sides outlined the interior of this original setting vs. the previous assumption of an octagonal shaped building. The angle of the perspective was drastically changed: while some people couldn't hear very well what was happening on scene, some others did not have a frontal view of the performance. Only 54 years after its opening, the Globe Theater was destroyed by a fire. One year later it was rebuilt and only another year later it was closed again by the Puritans. In 1644 the theater was pulled down. The Globe's Architecture was based on the Ancient Rome's Coliseum, the public being arranged in an amphitheatre. The initiative of rebuilding The Globe was Sarn Wanamaker's, an American producer, actor and directo

Richmond Park

The largest open space in London, covering almost 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) and home to a huge array of wildlife.

Diana, Memorial Fountain

Opened in 2004 by the Queen, this is a beautiful fountain in Hyde Park, built in the memory of Princess Diana.

Traffic Light Tree

This traffic light is for real, no photo-manipulation involved.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

This is the world's first and only tilting bridge.

Pleasure Beach Blackpool

The largest amusement park in the UK, combining thrilling rides, roller coasters, water rides, amusements and shows.

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

Tower Bridge

A symbol of London and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world.

Big Ben

One of London's best known landmarks, recognized all over the world and featured in many movies.