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Real Name: Ginte
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Palace of Westminster - Houses of Parliament: Big Ben
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  • Updated by ginte on Oct 21, 2006
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  • I guess Big Ben is one of the most attended tourist spots and also the most used picture in books or postcards to create London's image. It's just a 'must be there'. It is too dark and rainy outside for to get good photos in winter time. Anyway, in reality it still looks nice even it's dark and rainy :)

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    Address: Parliament Square
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    Tower Bridge: Tower Bridge
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  • Tower Bridge is another most attended tourist spots. It is one of London's most famous landmarks, was constructed at the end of 19th century.
    I've seen it in a day light and at night. And I should say that in the evening it looks better. Also I've met 2003 there and saw how the bridge opens, as at that time the ship was sailing through :) Lots of people, nice fireworks etc. If it happens that you are in London at New Year's Eve, Tower Bridge is one of the places you could be then.


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    Phone: 0 20 7626 3065
    Address: Tower Bridge Road, EC3/SE1
    Directions: Tower Hill or London Bridge tubes
    Website: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk
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    Trafalgar Square: Trafalgar Square
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  • Trafalgar Square is the main hub of Central London. It was built in honour of Admiral Nelson. This followed his victory in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain.

    You can find two symethric fountains at the Trafalgar Square and wonderful sculptures in them. Trafalgar Square is always full of pigeons, people and tourists taking photographs of sculptures-lions and the square itself. The Square is always full of people and events, even in the late evening. On Christmas period here you can find a Christmas tree.


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    Address: Trafalgar Square, WC2
    Directions: Charing Cross or Leicester Square tubes
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    Piccadilly Circus: Piccadilly Circus
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  • Almost every person who visits London takes a picture of this place. Quite famous and full of people sitting on the stairs of the sculpture.

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    Address: Piccadilly Circus, SW1
    Directions: Piccadilly Circus tube
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    Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey
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  • Isn't it just wonderful, is it? :-)
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  • This is an architectural masterpiece of the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. It has an unique place in British history. It has been the setting for every coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions. Today it is still a church and it still looks beautiful :-)

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    Phone: 0 20 7654 4900
    Address: Deans Yard, SW1
    Directions: St James's Park tube
    Website: http://www.westminster-abbey.org
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    Places of worship: St. Margaret's Church
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  • A small if compare with Westminster Abbey, but in general not so small and very beautiful inside St. Margaret's Church is located at the center of the town. It is still in regular use for worship and for recitals of music. Special atmosphere inside and a good escape from the London's noise and rush during your sightseeing tour. If you're lucky, you'll be able to hear choir repetitions there sometimes.

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    Directions: Westminster Abbey
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    St Pauls Cathedral: St. Paul's Cathedral
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  • St. Paul's Cathedral is one of London's greatest and best-loved landmarks. St. Paul's Cathedral stands at the heart of the city of London.

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    Phone: 0 20 7236 4128
    Address: St Pauls Churchyard, EC4
    Directions: St Pauls tube
    Website: http://www.stpauls.co.uk
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    Buckingham Palace: Buckingam Palace and Queen Victoria Memorial
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  • Buckingham Palace is the London home of The Queen and Prince Philip. The white monument standing outside Buckingham Palace is commonly called “The Wedding Cake”. The gold figure at the top of the monument represents Victory. You will always see many tourists around.

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    Address: The Mall, SW1
    Directions: Green Park tube
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    Tower of London: The Tower of London
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  • The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous fortified buildings. Through its 900 year history it has been a palace, a prison, a royal mint and even a zoo! :-) Don't miss it!

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    Phone: 0 20 7709 0765
    Address: Tower Hill, EC3
    Directions: Tower Hill tube
    Website: http://www.armouries.org.uk/tower/
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    London Eye: London Eye
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  • The British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel (135 metres), with panoramic views on a clear day. From the capsules you can see spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingam Palace and St. Paul's Cathedral.

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    Address: Waterloo, SE1
    Directions: Waterloo tube
    Website: http://www.southbanklondon.com/
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