Attractions of London

• Albert Memorial
  The Albert Memorial was commissioned by Queen Victoria to commemorate her late consort Queen Victoria married Albert, Prince of Saxe Coburg, in 1840. Twenty-two years later Albert died of typhoid, leaving the Queen an "utterly broken-hearted and crushed widow of forty-two." ... More>>
  
  
• The Kensington Gardens
  The Kensington Gardens was opened in 1922. In 1689 King William III and Mary II bought the Nottingham house in Kensington. It was turned into a palace by Christopher Wren. Then Queen Anne enlarged the 12 acre large garden partly by acquiring 100 acres of Hyde Park. ... More>>
  
  
• Houses of Parliament
  The Palace of Westminster, now known as the Houses of Parliament, began life in 1042 as a royal residence. In 1512, Henry VIII decided to abandon the Palace and from that moment it became home to the two seats of Parliament - the Lords and the Commons. ... More>>
  
  
• Museum of London
  The Museum of London in 1965 was incorporated by Act of Parliament. It’s one of the world’s largest urban history museums. Its collection is over two million objects, - many rescued from archaeological digs or discovered during building works in London. ... More>>
  
  
• National Portrait Gallery
  The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery, which houses a collection of portraits of historically important and famous people of Great Britain from the 14th century to the present day. It opened in 1856 and was the first portrait gallery in the world. ... More>>
  
  
• National History Museum
  The National History Museum reports to be interactive, life and earth science gallery. The title of the National History Museum this museum got only in 1992 by Museums and Galleries Act 1992. ... More>>
  
  
• The Tower of London
  The Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror twelve years after the battle of Hastings, is one of London’s top sights. During the history, this impressive Tower of London has played the part of fortress, palace, and even the state prison. ... More>>
  
  
• Buckingham Palace
  Official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II - Buckingham Palace - opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public every summer. Buckingham Palace is the most famous royal palace in England. The palace takes its name from the earlier Buckingham House that was built for John Sheffield. ... More>>
  
  
• Imperial War Museum London
  Imperial War Museum in London, UK features military vehicles, weapons, war memorabilia. Apart from material artifact holdings, the Imperial War Museum archives houses a large collection of oral recordings of interviews with people who were affected by war in the 20th century. ... More>>
  
  
• Science Museum in London
  The Science Museum in London was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today the Science Museum in London is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. ... More>>