Napoleon style, London is the British capital. There is tons of beautiful places to visits. If you enjoy paintings, the National Gallery is for you. There is over 2000 western European paintings on display. From Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo. A very busy place that attracts five million people every year. The Tower Bridge, built in 1894 is a beautiful sight to see. With its Gothic towers and blue struts, it takes you back in history. Still in working condition, it lifts 1000 times a year. The Westminster Abbey was built in the 11th century by King Edward the Confessor. Early English Gothic, it is more amazing on the outside than the inside. Take a tour of the Shakespeare Globe. A very beautiful authentic Shakespearean theatre. Without a roof, make sure you go on a nice day. If you love Shakespeare, you will love this theatre. St. Paul’s Cathedral is London’s most famous church. Built by Sir Christopher Wren who created the dramatic dome.
Take a tour of the Buckingham Palace. You will only get a chance to visit 19 of the 661 rooms. The picture gallery features paintings by artists Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Canaletto. A must see attraction. Visit the oldest enclosed royal park. The Greenwich Park is one of London’s largest parks. Take a walk through the rose garden. View the River Thames. A very nice place to see and relax. Visit the London Eye and the Buckingham Palace from the St. James Park, one of London’s smallest parks. With the St. James Park Lake you will get wonderful pictures of the general fowl that visits every day. Do not forget to visit Big Ben. It is the third tallest clock tower in the world. Built in 1858, it is a symbol of London and England. It has appeared in many films. You will have a wonderful collection of pictures once you visit these historical places.