Greater London - tourist attractions (page 2)

markerA Big Ben - Clock Tower The Clock Tower, known worldwide as Big Ben (unfortunately in a wrong way because Big Ben is the nickname of one of the bells inside the tower) is a  tower in Westminster Palace in London.The Clock Tower is located in a corner of the palace that houses the House of Lords and the House of Commons, al... Big Ben - Clock Tower - photo
markerB Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to as Kew Gardens, is 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London, England. "The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew" and the brand name "Kew" are also used as umbrella terms for the institution that runs bot... Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - photo
markerC La Piazza and Covent Garden Market The Central Market, also known as Covent Garden Market, was a market with fruits and vegetables operating in London between 1830 and 1974. Later the market was rehabilitated and reorganized to serve as shopping and entertainment area. Today this place houses a variety of shops, pubs and cafes and is... La Piazza and Covent Garden Market - photo
markerD Sherlock Holmes Museum Sherlock Holmes Museum is a museum dedicated to the famous fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the nineteenth century. It occupies a building situated in exactly the same place where the fictional character was living in Conan Doyle's novels, in 221B Baker Street in London.The M... Sherlock Holmes Museum - photo
markerE Hyde Park Hyde Park is one of the largest Royal Parks of London. It is located in the City of Westminster, near Kensington and Chelsea. Once, Kensington Palace Gardens, which borders the park, were part of this huge area, however in 1728 they were formally separated from the park's area. In 1851, Hyde Park ... Hyde Park - photo
markerF Camden Town Camden Town is a district in London situated near the Regent Park, one of the Royal Parks of London. This area is famous for being home to many extravagant street markets and the centre of an underground culture. The market is open all week long, expect for Sundays, and it is visited by the highest ... Camden Town - photo
markerG London Trocadero The London Trocadero is an entertainment and leisure complex located in the city of London in the London borough of the City of Westminster. It stands in the street that connects Piccadilly Circus with Leicester Square, Coventry Street. It also has an entry in Shaftesbury Avenue.The center brings to... London Trocadero - photo
markerH St Margaret's St. Margaret's is an Anglican Church located next to Westminster Abbey in the London borough of the City of Westminster.The church, together with the Westminster Abbey and  Westminster Palace, are registered as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A church was originally founded in the 12th century by Be... St Margaret's - photo
markerI All Souls Church All Souls Church is an evangelical church located on Regent Street at the corner of Portland Place in the London borough of the Cuty of Westminster. The church was designed and built by John Nash, the favourite architect of King George IV. It was built of Bath stone and its main feature is the circu... All Souls Church  - photo
markerJ Westminster Palace - Houses of Parliament Westminster Palace is a set of buildings in the London borough of the City of Westminster. In this complex there are the Houses of Parliament, the House of Lords and the House of Commons, according to the country's government system.The palace is located in the north bank of the River Thames, near W... Westminster Palace - Houses of Parliament - photo

Greater London - Tourist attractions

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