By Loredana Elena
Introduction
This article brings together 60 famous London landmarks that are a must-see when visiting England's...
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Big Ben is a historic landmark in London and is one of the most famous...
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London is a structure that commemorates one of...
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Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the King of England and is one of...
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The National Gallery is one of the most famous art museums in the world. It...
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Touring the mystical cathedrals and abbeys of London and the country is a can't-miss experience...
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Madame Tussauds London attracts an average of two and a half million visitors annually, making...
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Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge is one of the most-visited...
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Sky Garden is one of the more modern famous attractions in London. Since its opening...
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The first thing you need to know about the British Museum is that it is...
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Hyde Park opened to the general public in 1637. However, it was acquired in 1536...
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The Tower of London is definitely one of the must-see historical landmarks in London. It...
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The Science Museum of London was founded in 1857. It is Europe's most-visited science and...
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The construction of St. Paul's Cathedral started in 1675. The cathedral was completed in 1710...
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Ever since the Tate Modern opened in 2000, it has quickly risen to be one...
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The Palace of Westminster is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of British...
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Borough Market is London's oldest food market. The market, as seen today, opened in 1851...
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Just like Hyde Park, Regent's Park was also acquired by King Henry VIII and was...
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The Natural History Museum in London is one of the most impressive buildings in the...
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The London Eye, initially called the Millennium Wheel, opened in December 1999, with official rides...
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The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain was built with 545 pieces of Cornish granite, with each...
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The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe and is home to the...
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The Wallace Collection is a national museum with art exhibits. These art collections were compiled...
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The London Transport Museum's original collection dates back to the 1920s. It contains over half-a-million...
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The main gate opening up into Chinatown in London is grand and consistent in architectural...
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HMS Belfast is definitely one of the famous monuments in London. This structure is actually...
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30 St Mary Axe, popularly known by locals as "The Gherkin," is one of the...
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The Shard is one of the masterpieces of the architect Renzo Piano. Since the Shard...
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Kensington Palace is another of many historical landmarks of London, England. The palace was built...
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The iconic Royal Albert Hall is one of the historic buildings opened by Queen Victoria...
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Trafalgar Square is a popular public square located in the City of Westminster, Central London...
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Piccadilly Circus is a highly recognizable London landmark known for its bright neon displays. The...
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The Royal Observatory is located in Greenwich and is significant as this is where Greenwich...
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Cutty Sark is another of the iconic London landmarks found in Greenwich. At this attraction...
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The ZSL London Zoo is in Regent's Park and is a fun attraction to check...
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When visiting London, a trip to Covent Garden is a must! In fact, you'll probably...
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The Churchill War Rooms are one of the famous buildings of London that show what...
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Portobello Road Market is a well-known, over one-kilometre-long street and food market found in Notting...
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The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of the world's most iconic art and...
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The Imperial War Museum has five branches. These include the previously mentioned HMS Belfast and...
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William Shakespeare is one of England's most-loved playwrights, and this London landmark is a homage...
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Hampton Court Palace sits on the outskirts of central London and was most notably home...
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Nelson's Column is a famous landmark in London located in Trafalgar Square. The column was...
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Camden Market is a renowned market that was founded in 1791. Visitors can explore several...
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Another of the famous streets in London to check out is Carnaby Street. This bustling...
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Hampstead Heath is a famous place in London that lets you enjoy the outdoors. "The...
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Another outdoor attraction in London that's worth mentioning is Holland Park. Located in Kensington, the...
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Kew Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens, are stunning botanical gardens located next...
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Opened in 1852, King's Cross Railway Station is one of the most well-known stations in...
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As the name suggests, London's Millennium Bridge opened in 2000. The steel pedestrian bridge crosses...
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Located in Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum was opened in 1937 and remains a popular...
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The city has many art attractions, and the National Portrait Gallery is another major landmark...
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Somerset House was constructed in the late-18th century and is designed in a Victorian and...
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Southwark Cathedral sits next to London Bridge. It was constructed in 1839 and opened in...
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Music enthusiasts won't want to miss seeing Abbey Road Studios! The recording studios opened in...
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Westminster Cathedral was completed in 1903 and is the largest Catholic church in the United...
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The River Thames is probably the most well-known river in the United Kingdom. It stretches...
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Another renowned art gallery in London is Tate Britain. The gallery is a sister gallery...
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The O2 Arena is a popular entertainment venue in London. In addition, the building's unique...
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Wembley Stadium is an iconic football stadium in London with a capacity of 90,000 fans...
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London has many iconic stores, with the most famous arguably being Harrods. The luxury department...
Conclusion
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