Top attractions to see, from the Crown Jewels to the Greenwich Meridian
If you decide to spend a few days in London, don't miss the visit of most popular tourist attractions of the British capital, many of whom are free. If you are a lover of history or modern art, you will not be disappointed.
1. British Museum
The famous British Museum exhibits works of humanity from all over the world, from prehistory to the present day. Among the most famous artifacts is the rosetta stone, the sculptures of the Parthenon and the mummies from the Ancient Egyptian collection. Entrance is free.
2. Palace of Westminster
It houses the Parliament (Houses of Parliament) and the Big Ben (or Clock Tower). It is a neo-Gothic building that dates back to the mid-19th century. It houses the two houses of the United Kingdom Parliament, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The best time to go is during a session of Parliament, but you need to reserve.
3. Museo Tate Modern
Es National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Great Britain and rises along the bank of the Thames. The unique shape of the building is due to its previous function as power plant. Inside you will find temporary exhibitions dedicated to the best artists. Gallery restaurants deliver fabulous views over the city. Admission is free.
4. National Gallery
It is located in the central area. Trafalgar Square. It is an immense place, full of Western European paintings from the 13th to the 21st century. In this famous art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, Leonardo, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian. Entrance is free.
5. Museum of Natural History
In addition to the permanent exhibition of Dinosaurs, the Museum of Natural History has a collection of The largest, tallest and rarest animals in the world.. Come see a life-size blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the impressive Central Hall. Admission is free.
6. Temple Church
Fans of the Da Vinci Code You won't be able to miss a visit to this 12th century church that was the protagonist of a scene in the film. It is a unique place, built by Knights Templar, in a kind of urban oasis among trees and dense vegetation in the heart of London's buildings.
7 Victoria and Albert Museum
Celebrate art and design through a 3000-year heritage of artifacts from around the world. A true treasure of furniture, paintings, sculptures and fabrics. Entrance is free.
8. Science Museum
Here you can admire them, touch them and try them. The most important scientific discoveries of the last 300 years.. Plus, you can watch a good science fiction movie on the who imax. Entrance is free.
9. Royal Museums Greenwich
In London you will find one of the unmissable gems the largest naval museum in the world, the historian Queen's House y L 'Greenwich Royal Observatory. Take a selfie in front of the Meridian Zero, plays a meteorites and gaze at the stars in the planetarium. Some are free to enter, others involve a slight cost.
10. Tower of London
Es one of the most famous buildings in the world. In the course of his 900 years of history It has been a royal palace, arsenal, prison, place of execution, home of the Crown Jewels and a zoo. can be admired White Tower, and Crown jewels and the bedroom of a medieval king. During the key ceremony, an event that has been repeated every night for 700 years, access is practically free (you only pay one pound to cover administrative costs), but you need to book in advance.
