At
135m (450ft) the BA LONDON EYE is the world's highest
observation wheel and London's fourth tallest structure.
Its
gradual 30 minutes 360 degree rotation offers passangers
totally new perspectives of some of the Capital most
famous landmarks and provide a birds-eye view usually
only accessible by helicopter or aircraft.
Madame
Tussaud's is one of Britain's most popular hot spots. It
offers a unique chance to get "up close and personal"
with the biggest stars of stage, screen, sport, history
and politics.
The
World renowned collection of wax figures in themed settings
which include The Garden Party, 200 Years, Hollywood Legends
and Superstars, The Grand Hall, The Chamber of Horrors,
The Sporting heroes and The Spirit of London
The
homes of British royal families past and present are open
to the visitors. London's palaces date from as long ago as
1066 - The Tower of London while Buckingham
Palace was converted into a palace for George IV
in only 1825
Tower
of London
The
Tower of London is one of the oldest buildings in London
dating back 1,000 years to William the Conqueror. It is
one of the best preserved forified buildings in the world.
One
of the main attractions at the Tower today are the Crown
Jewels, which have been housed there since the 14th century.
They are still worn by the Queen and the Royal Family on
ceremonial occcasion and the Tower's new display makes it
possible to view them at close quarters.
Almost
as historic as the Tower, Hampton Court Palace is the oldest
Tudor palace in England and has been home to 12 monarchs,
including the much-married Henry VIII.
The
stunning gardens are the most visited gardens in England.
Kensington
Palace was originaly completed around 1605 and is probably
best known as being the London home of late Princess Diana
Highlights on show include the Kings Apartments with a magnificient
collection of Old Masters. The Palace is also home of the
Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, a unique display of royal,
ceremonial and court dress including a selection of dresses
worn and owned by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana Princess
of Wales.
Banqueting
House is one of the two remaining parts of the once glorious
Palace of Whitehall.
Designed
by Inigo Jones in classical style, it is well worth a visit,
especially to see the fabulous Rubens ceiling, commissioned
by the extravagant Charles I. Chales was later beheaded
on the balcony of the Banqueting house at the end of the
English Civil War
Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lives at Buckingham Palace
in central London and Windsor Castle, just
to the west of the capital. To find out when the Queen is
in residence, check to see whether the Royal Standard is flying
from the Round Tower at Windsor or from the roof at Buckingham
Palace
Buckingham
Palace Summer
Opening of the State Rooms
30 July - 27 September 2005
The
Queen's London residence, Buckingham Palace draws millions
of tourists each year. The State Rooms of the Palace including
the Throne Room and the picture Gallery are now open to
the public in summer.
Sections of the gardens have also been opened as part of
the tour
The
famouse Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs at 11.30 daily
from April to July (alternate days at other times of year
Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle
in the world. It has been home of the Royal Family for over
900 years.
It
has been completely renovated since the terrible fire of
1992 and visitors can view the State Apartments along with
St George's Chapel and The Albert Memorial Chapel.
St.
Paul 's Cathedral is one of London 's most awe-inspiring sights.
Its
dome is the third largest in the world and its graceful
bulk is an important feature of the City skyline.
There are 256 steps to the Whispering Gallery. The circular
gallery carries sound round so that someone standing on
the opposite side will hear your whispers quite clearly
after several seconds' delay.
Blood
and guts, torture and terror in re-enactments of some of the
most gruesome events in British history.
The
most appalling feature of this hugely successful attraction
is that nearly every display is based on reality - the working
models of instruments of torture, the painful scenes of
martyrdom (St George), of hanging, flogging, boiling alive,
burning at the stake and disembowelling simply reflect the
extraordinarily cruel punishment that human beings have
devised and inflicted upon their agonised victims in the
past.
Horrific
sights that would send a chill up the spines of most sensitive
adults seem to have the opposite effect on children.
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