Sights of London

1. The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the Thames in London. It was built by
William the Conqueror to protect the city. It is one of the most popular sights in London. The crown
jewels are kept here. In the past, it was used as a prison too.
2. Tower Bridge
It was built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London.
It is a world-famous symbol of London. The bridge consists of two bridge towers.
3. Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname of a bell that hangs in the clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of
Parliament in London. Big Ben is one of England’s best-known landmarks.  It weighs 15 tons.
4. Houses of Parliament
It is also called the Palace of Westminster. It is the meeting place for both the House of Commons and
the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Palace lies on the north
bank of the River Thames
5. Buckingham Palace
It is the official residence of the royal family. Many official events and receptions are held by The Queen.
The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer. Buckingham Palace has 775
rooms. More than 50,000 people visit the Palace each year as guests. Receptions are held at the Palace
throughout the year to recognise the work of industry, government, charities, and sport. Visitors can see
the Changing of the Guard here.
6. Trafalgar Square
It is a public square in Central London. The Square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar,
the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October
1805. Nelson’s Column can be found here.
7. St. Paul’s Cathedral
It was built between 1675 and 1710, after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, and
services began in 1697. This was the first Cathedral to be built after the English Reformation in the
sixteenth-century. It is the cathedral of the Anglican bishop. It is located in Central London.
8. Nelson’s Column
It was built in 1843 in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson, shot and killed in action as commander in chief of
the British army in the battle of Trafalgar.
9. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous religious buildings in the world. It is a church in
London. It is the site of coronations and other ceremonies of national significance.
10. London Eye
It is on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest observation wheel. It is the
most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually. The
structure is 135 metres tall. In March 2020 the London Eye celebrated its 20th birthday.