London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and England where you can visit attractions like the Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. The development of the city was made combining the past with the present. The city was founded in 43 AD when the Romans invaded Britain and it has a lot of great places to see, making it impossible to stop at all of them during a short vacation. You can visit the Big Ben, the Tower Bridge and the Great Fire, and these are only a small part of London. It is Europe's largest city and it has a population of about 8 million inhabitants, a diverse population, stretching for about 30 miles on each side of the Thames. You will find below a few attractions you may not want to miss on your stay in London, some of them in the city centre of London and some found nearby. Check it out!

London Eye

It provides breathtaking views of London for about a range of 40 km from the top. It is London's biggest attraction, with visitors from all over the globe and it is one of the experiences in London you should not deny yourself. A fast track ticket for an adult is around £27.00 and for children under 5 years it's free. If you choose a semi-fast track it will cost you £17.00 if you're an adult, £8.50 for children over 5 years and it's £14.00 for seniors.

Tower Bridge

This is a must-see attraction for all London visitors. The tower was constructed during 8 years by using 11,000 tons of steel and it was originally designed to be used for crossing the Thames. The bridge is now 100 years old and it was completed in 1894, being designed by Horace Jones and Wolfe Barry. The Victorian Bridge is 60 meters long and its towers are 43 meters high.

Buckingham Palace

The original building was built in 1805 and it was altered in 1826 at the request of King George the IV by the famous architect John Nash expanding the country house and turning it into a beautiful palace. The large east wing was added in 1850 including a huge ball room that is 40 meters long. Only some parts of the palace can be visited, because the Royal Family is still using it. The palace is located at the end of the Mall, in Westminster and in front of it you can admire the Queen Victoria Memorial.

Big Ben

The elegant clock tower is one of the attractions that visitors stop to see during their stay in London and it was originally called St. Stephen's Tower.

Victoria Tower

It was built in 1860 and it is 98 meters tall, being named after Queen Victoria. It was designed to hold the archive of the British Parliament and it has 12 floors with about 8 rooms per floor. All of the floors are linked with a large Victorian staircase, with 553 stairs. The tower was restored in 1948 until 1963 and again in 2000 until 2004.

London Planetarium

The building is now part of Madame Tusssauds and it was once a place related to astronomy where you could have found out interesting things about planets and stars. Now you can admire wax statues of famous movie stars or celebrities bringing them to life and making it one of London's most famous attraction.

Hyde Park

It is one of the royal parks in London and it covers more than 360 acres. It is a popular place for jogging and it often holds concerts and events. The park was opened for public in 1637 and it was originally planned for hunting by Henry the VIII. The Hyde Park is separated from the Kensington Gardens by an artificial lake called the Serpentine, constructed in 1730 and used for swimming and boating.

Trafalgar Square

It is the largest square in London and it used for holding a wide range of events during the year. It is a beautiful open space in London, rich in history and it is the city's most famous square. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee in one of the many cafes nearby.

Covent Garden

It is a magnet for tourists in London, it's covered by glass, making its architecture original, and the building is a former vegetable and fruit market. It is known for the great places where you can relax being filled with open-air cafes and restaurants. The Covent Garden is home of the London Transport Museum and Theatre Museum where you can enjoy a relaxing day with your family.

British Museum

It has a large variety of art and antiques collection and since 1754 it is located at the sight of the Montague House in Bloomsbury.

London Dungeon

It is a tourist attraction in London on Tooley Street, where historical events from the Medieval Age are being recreated. It was opened in 1976 and it is an interesting experience for visitors all over the world.

London Zoo

The zoo was opened on April 27, 1828 and it holds about 750 species of animals you can see, being the largest collection of its kind in UK. It is located in Regent's Park, in the heart of London, and it has a gift shop where you can buy a souvenir for your loved ones.