London is not only an appealing tourist destination and vacation spot because of
its architectural wonders.
You will never run out of places to visit in London. You have the Big Ben, the
Buckingham Palace, the Marble Arch, and the Piccadilly Circus. Of course, who
would forget the red double-decker bus that has been considered a symbol of
London. London Mayor Boris Johnson actually promotes the double-decker bus, by
vowing to phase out the single-decker buses. He considers single-decker buses as
troublesome for people who use or ride bicycles.
London is not only an
appealing tourist destination and vacation spot because of its architectural
wonders. London is also home to about 7.5 million people. In this city, you’ll
find people who speak different languages.
The modern art gallery of
Tate Modern is one of the most favorite destinations not just of tourists, but
also of the local residents. It is a staple among the lists of most visited
places in London. The building of Tate is in itself an attraction. It was
designed byHerzog and De Meuron. Tate Modern offers exhibits and live events and
every a year, a famous artist visits the gallery. In 2003, it was Olafur
Eliasson and in 2006, it was Carsten Höller.
Another place worthy of
attention is the Borough Market, located just near the Tate Modern gallery. In
this place, you can find several delis and restaurants. During Fridays and
Saturdays, you will find a farmer’s market in the area. Across from Tate Modern
is St. Paul’s Cathedral of the renowned Sir Christopher Wren. The Tate Modern
gallery and St. Paul’s Cathedral are separated by the Millennium Bridge, a
suspension footbridge whose construction costs reached £18.2 million. The
Millennium Bridge was initially referred to as the Wobbly Bridge, but
constructors had already fixed whatever it was that made the bridge wobbly.
One of the neatest neighborhoods in London is Marylebone. This is
probably a surprising observation considering there are neighborhoods such as
Hoxton, Notting Hill and Shoreditch that are considerably more famous and
fashionable. The Marylebone neighborhood is located north of Selfridges
department store and south of Regent’s Park. In this residential area, you will
find mostly white Edwardian and Georgian townhouses. Marylebone is also where
you will find the Wallace Collection, a museum where you can see famous 1767
painting ‘The Swing’ by Jean-Honore Fragonard. Various shops and restaurants can
also be found in Marylebone High Street, where you can buy anything from baby
clothes to fancy cakes. The bookshop Daunt Books, which specializes on
travel-related publications, also boasts of Edwardian architecture.
Another tourist attraction is the London Eye, a giant 443 foot Ferris
wheel that offers you a nice view of London. Each capsule is made from glass and
has a capacity of 25 people. If you decide to take the London Eye at night, you
can avail of the champagne flights and witness as the Ferris wheel transforms
into a bar.
Next are the Inns of Court, which provide support services
to barristers and student barristers. It’s a place similar to J.K. Rowling’s
creation , Hogwarts.
About the author
Jill is a travel enthusiast who writes reviews and her adventures in various cities in many countries
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