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Palace of Westminster 
Abingdon Street GB - London SW1
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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With Big Ben soaring above it, the Palace of Westminster bewitched Monet, who was inspired to paint one of his most famous series of paintings by the combination of monumental stonework, river and sky. Cradle of British democracy, it is composed of t..
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Westminster Abbey: Henry VII Chapel
Westminster Abbey GB - London
Religious buildings
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Built at Henry VII’s behest in the early 16C, this magnificent chapel is a fine example of the Perpendicular style. The pillars support magnificent fan vaulting on projecting keystones separated by a network of slender ribs. The entrance has bronze g..
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Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard GB - London SW1P 3PA
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Necropolis of sovereigns, pantheon of national glories, masterpiece of Gothic art, Westminster Abbey's twin towers push up into the London sky and have looked down for centuries on the setting of great royal ceremonies. Its dimensions are impressive ..
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Westminster
Whitehall Parliament GB - London SW1
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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An essential part of any first visit to London, Westminster lies at the heart of the nation’s history and political life. It is the site of two principal state institutions: Westminster Abbey, where coronations and royal marriages take place; and the..
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National Gallery
Trafalgar Square GB - London WC2N 5DN
Museums and art
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The focal point of Trafalgar Square, the perennially popular National Gallery is one of the capital’s main attractions. Its collection of European painting is world class. From its portico, there is a splendid view of the square and Whitehall. With m..
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Tate Britain
Millbank GB - London SW1P 4RG
Museums and art
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Tate Britain’s imposing building is exclusively dedicated to British art from 1500 to the present day. Starting with 16C court artists, it culminates with David Hockney’s Pop Art and conceptual art, taking in among others Turner, to whom the Clore Ga..
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Tower of London
33-34 Soho Square GB - London EC3
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The Tower of London’s romantic silhouette, so emblematic of British history, has been the backdrop for some horrific episodes as well as moments of royal splendour. A visit is a must in order to see the Crown Jewels , and to admire the Yeomen of the..
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British Museum
Great Russell Street GB - London WC1
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The British Museum is one of the most remarkable institutions of its kind and its collections encompass a vast span of historical civilisation. At its heart lies Lord Foster’s architectural wonder, the Great Court . Visitors will be uplifted by the ..
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard GB - London EC4M 8AD
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The dome of St Paul’s is one of London’s most iconic sights. The building’s harmonious proportions, huge dimensions and majestic demeanour are breathtaking. Climb up to the Whispering Gallery to admire the dome’s painted decorative scheme and get a..
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Wallace Collection
Manchester Square GB - London W1M 6BN
Museums and art
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The largest private art collection, bequeathed to the nation in 1900, can be found in Hertford House, a beautiful private mansion in Marylebone. Brought together by the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford , from the beginning of the 18C onwards, ..
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Regent's Park
Marylebone Road GB - London NW1
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Bordered to the north by Regent’s Canal, fine terraces and splendid villas, this is a delighful landscape feature where natural beauty blends with refined artistic tastes. The attractions of its zoo will appeal to young and old alike. The rose garden..
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City of London
Fleet Street GB - London EC4
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The City of London is situated on the north side of the River Thames, and lies within the old London Wall (vestiges remain) which delineated the Roman and medieval settlement. Its old streets, hidden garden spaces and churches retain a tranquil ambie..
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Victoria and Albert Museum
South Kensington GB - London SW7 2RL
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Dedicated to decorative arts, this museum has some world-class treasures – drawn from all epochs, all corners of the world and all stylistic movements – making it a joy to wander around its labyrinthine corridors and galleries. Connoisseurs will have..
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Science Museum
Exhibition Road GB - London SW7 2DD
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This temple to the sciences – 5 floors covering 5ha in all – is remarkable for the richness of its collections, and for the methods it employs to engage visitors, through its exhibits, interactive displays and experiments. If pushed for time – and re..
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The Crown Jewels
The Tower of London GB - London
Museums and art
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Kept at the Tower of London since the 17C, the Crown Jewels have since 1971 been displayed in the imposing 19C Waterloo Barracks. Most of the pieces are used in the coronation ceremony. The earliest date from Charles II’s coronation at the time of th..
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The White Tower
The Tower of London GB - London
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The Tower of London owes its name to its oldest building, the White Tower, which stands in the centre. This keep has been much modified since it was first built in the 11C. It acquired its name during the reign of Henry III when its walls were whitew..
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Greenwich
The Avenue GB - London SE10
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Greenwich’s name is synonymous with the Meridian, and its famously iconic observatory b. The area is also very appealing on account of its huge park and museums, most notably the National Maritime Museum . A pleasant walk past historic pubs along t..
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Kew
Kew Road GB - London TW9
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The residential district of Kew retains a village atmosphere; in 2003 it acquired global recognition when its Royal Botanical Gardens were granted Unesco World Heritage Site status, on account of their historical significance and the richness of th..
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ferrylane. Kew GB - London TW9 3AB
Nature and gardens
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The finest botanical gardens in the country were begun by Sir William Chambers in 1756 at the request of Augusta, Princess of Wales. On 120ha bordering the Thames, they make up a wonderful tableau of woodland and green lawns with colourful parterres ..
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Maids of Honour Row
The Green GB - London SW6
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South of the Green is a famous row of houses set behind railings and embellished with pilasters and friezes, built in 1724 to “house the maids of honour of the Princess of Wales”. Their brickwork has acquired a fine patina with time and their proport..
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