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Westminster Abbey: westminster abbey
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  • located in central london westminster abbey is one of the most beautiful churches in england. westminster abbey was commissioned by edward the confessor in 1050 AD. the abbey has been expanded over the years and it's most recent addition is the west front towers built in 1745. the abbey houses the tombs of english monarchs and famous notables. edward the confessor and queen elizabeth I are entombed here. near edward the confessor's tomb is the coronation chair, constructed in 1301 it is where english monarchs have been crowned since 1308. the poet's corner contains the tombs and memorials of england's literary greats. the charter house built in the 13th century contains very interesting medieval tiles and stained glass. the abbey is a must see sight when visiting london.

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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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    Palace of Westminster ("Houses of Parliament"): houses of parliament and big ben
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  • the houses of parliament are located on the site of the palace of westminster. this interesting neo-gothic building was built in 1834. the only surviving part of the palace is westminster hall built in 1097. on one corner of the building is one of london's most famous landmarks, big ben. this clock tower is named after sir benjamin hall, commissioner of works when the bell was hung in the tower in 1858. the clocks on the tower have kept time continuously since 1859. the houses of parliament are open year round to british citizens but closed to foreign visitors certain parts of the year. check out their web site for opening times.

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    Phone: 020 7219 3000
    Address: Parliament Square, SW1
    Directions: Westminster tube
    Website: http://www.parliament.uk
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    Tower of London: tower of london
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  • the tower of london is one of england's most famous historical sites. the tower has served as both a fortress and prison since the middle ages. some famous people who were executed here include thomas more, anne boleyn, lady jane grey, and boy princes, the sons of edward IV. the last prisoner held in the tower was the nazi, rudolph hess. the main sites to see at the tower are the crown jewels, the chapel of st. john, the wakefield and the bloody towers, traitor's gate and the white tower. a must see site when visiting london.

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    Phone: 0 20 7709 0765
    Address: Tower Hill, EC3
    Directions: Tower Hill tube
    Website: http://www.armouries.org.uk/tower/
    Other Contact: www.hrp.org.uk
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    Tower Bridge: tower bridge
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  • built in 1894 tower bridge is an interesting example of victorian architecture. you can go up to a catwalk on the top of the bridge for a view of the city.

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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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    Things To Do: temple church
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  • temple church was home to the english knights templar. pictured are templar effigies in the floor of the church from the 13 th century. this is a beautiful and historical place to visit in central london. open monday-friday, 10:am to 11:30am, and 3:00pm to 4:00 pm.

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    Phone: 020 7797 8250
    Address: king's bench walk
    Directions: central london, tube: temple
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    City of London: royal courts of justice
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  • the royal courts are england's main civil courts. located in a beautiful victorian gothic building at the entrance to the city of london. pictured is the griffon, the symbol of the city of london. open 9:30am to 4:30pm monday-friday.

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    Phone: 020 7947 6000
    Address: strand street
    Directions: the city, tube: holborn or temple
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    St Pauls Cathedral: st. paul's cathedral
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  • st. paul's cathedral is a prominent landmark in central london. the original cathedral was destroyed in the great fire of london in 1666. the current cathedral was designed by christopher wren and rebuilt in 1675. the dome of the cathedral is second largest in the world after st. peters in rome. open 8:30 am to 4pm, monday-saturday.

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    Phone: 0 20 7236 4128
    Address: St Pauls Churchyard, EC4
    Directions: tube: st. pauls
    Website: http://www.stpauls.co.uk
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    Buckingham Palace: buckingham palace
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  • buckingham palace is the home to the queen of england. each day the impressive ceremony of the changing of the guard takes place in the mall in front of the palace. the palace is only open to the public in august and september.

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    Phone: 020 7321 2233
    Address: The Mall, SW1
    Directions: tube: st. james park or victoria station
    Website: www.royal.gov.uk
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    Kensington and Kensington Palace: kensington palace
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  • kensington palace was commissioned by william III in 1689. the palace was designed by christopher wren. queen anne and queen victoria once lived here. before her divorce from prince charles, princess diana also lived here. the palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens which are open to the public. open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily.

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    Phone: 020 7937 9561
    Address: kensington palace gardens
    Directions: kensington, tube: high street, kensington, or notting hill gate
    Website: www.hrp.org.uk
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    British Museum: the british museum
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  • the british museum is one of the best museums in the world. to take in all the collections it would probably take several days. the first exibit you will see when you enter the museum is the famous rosetta stone. the high lights of the british museum are the greek, roman, near east, and egyptian collections. some must see exibits are the elgin marbles, the lindow man, and the sutton hoo treasure. open 10:00am to 5:30pm daily. admission is free.

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    Phone: 0 20 7323 8299
    Address: Great Russell Street, WC1
    Directions: Holborn tube
    Website: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
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    Comments for doug48 about London
    matcrazy1 Sun Oct 22, 2006 15:50 UTC
     Very good 13 highlights of the city I eventually have to visit.
    lizlang Mon Jul 24, 2006 14:49 UTC
     Any favorite pubs in London???
    planxty Sun Jul 23, 2006 18:28 UTC
     Good London tips, Doug. You obviously did the whole tourist trail whilst you were here. fergy.

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