Sightseeing in London - what to see. Complete travel guide

There are many attractive and unusual hotels in London. Foodies and fans of gastronomic tourism usually praise Fox & Anchor. This historical hotel has been serving its guests from more than …
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Without a doubt, Tower Bridge across the Thames is the most famous drawbridge in the world. Contrary to a popular opinion, the bridge has got its name not because of the two towers that adorn the bridge, but because of the nearby Tower of London. Tower Bridge

Changing of the Guard in front of Buckingham Palace

One of the most prestigious designer hotels in London, Rosewood London is open in a luxurious historical building on High Holborn Street. All guest rooms have an individual design, even the …
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St. Paul's Cathedral is the fifth church dedicated to St. Paul, the patron saint of London, built on this site. The first wooden church stood here back in 604 BC. Today's St. Paul's Cathedral


The British Museum, which exhibits more than 6 million items, is one of the largest museums in the cultural history of the mankind. This is the place where you will be able to see exhibits from around the world that throw light upon history and culture from ancient times to the present. Every day, the British Museum

The choice of luxury hotels in London is indeed a wide one, but Hotel Cafe Royal still deserves the attention of travelers. Open in a fully restored building, the hotel offers posh guest …
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Tower of London is a whole complex of buildings. During its long history the complex has performed a variety of functions – it was an arsenal, a royal palace, a prison, an observatory and even a mint. These days, the Tower of London


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City tours, excursions and tickets in London and surroundings
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Shopping streets in London
♥ Shopping area ' Jermyn Street' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Savile Row' London, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Oxford Street' London, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kings Road' London, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Royal Exchange' London, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Jermyn Street' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area 'Savile Row' London, 2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Oxford Street' London, 2.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Kings Road' London, 3.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Royal Exchange' London, 3.6 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around London
♥ Castle 'Tower of London' , 4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Prior’s Tower' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Walmer Castle' , 5.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Margaret’s Castle' , 10 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mortham Tower' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of London' , 4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Prior’s Tower' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Walmer Castle' , 5.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Margaret’s Castle' , 10 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mortham Tower' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around London
♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' , 9.8 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in London and around
♥ Art museum 'Tate Britain' London, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Royal Collection' London, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'The Hayward' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Portrait Gallery' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tate Britain' London, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Royal Collection' London, 1.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Gallery' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'The Hayward' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Portrait Gallery' London, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around London from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Wembley Stadium
From the series “Top 14 Sport Stadiums with Impressive Design”
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Distance from London center - 12.4 km.
The London stadium still has a distinctive feature. Originally it was built as a possible place for carrying out the athletic competitions. For this, the stadium is equipped with the system of telescopic platforms, with the use of which the number of seats is reduced to 30,000. Until now the stadium has never been used for athletic competitions. The design of the adjacent territory next to Wembley is equally incredibly beautiful. On the square are the fabulous fountains with colorful lighting. At the entrance to the stadium you can see the Bobby Moore monument. …
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ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
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Distance from London center - 9.3 km.
Initially, the main feature of the construction is its uncommon shape. By idea of the authors, people looking at the amazing tower should enjoy its unique appearance and distract themselves from the series of daily concerns. Construction of ArcelorMittal Orbit has become one of the largest environmental projects in recent years. The structure consists of recycled steel for more than 60%. The construction of the tower took 18 months. Its carcass includes about 560 meters of tubular steel painted in rich red color. …
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Royal Greenwich Observatory
From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”
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Distance from London center - 9.1 km.
In warmer months, a lovely recreation area is set in the garden. It would be the perfect place for hanging out for all family members. Those who want to diversify the walk in the park with amazing entertainment, will have an opportunity to visit the museum of the astronomical and navigational tools that represents a number of unique historical artifacts. A great planetarium, which will also be interesting for adults and children, is set in the observatory. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

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