London - Do & See
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Few cities have as many sights as London. Big Ben, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, Hyde Park and St Paul’s Cathedral to name a few. They all fit into the tourist cliché, but they are all worth visiting - a "must" if you´ve never been to London.
The London 2012 Olympic Games
After seven years of careful planning, the world’s eyes will be focused on London as the 30th Olympic game starts. London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.
On July 27th the sparkling opening will welcome the world’s greatest Olympic athletes to London. A billion spectators watched as Beijing opened the 2008 Olympic Games in a spectacular fashion and London is now looking to increase the global audience even further. The London 2012 Olympic Games will feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the London home of the Royal Family since 1837, but it only opened its doors to the public in 1993. The State Rooms contain some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings, sculptures and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world. Enjoy a walk in the Palace’s 39-acre garden with its superb views of the Garden, front of the Palace and the 19th-century lake.
Tower of London
Construction begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror. Today, the Tower of London is one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Here you can see the priceless Crown Jewels, the Medieval Palace and the infamous Bloody Tower.
British Museum
The British Museum is regarded as one of the biggest and finest museums in the world. It attracts six million visitors yearly. Exhibition highlights are the Assyrian treasures, the Egyptian mummies and the spectacular, light-filled Great Court.
Houses of Parliament
The neo-Gothic brilliance of the Houses of Parliament is impressive. It was built by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin in 1840. Together with its clock tower Saint Stephen’s Tower, the clock itself, Big Ben, is easily the best-known of London’s many landmarks.
London Eye
A staggering 137 metres in height, this smart-looking observation wheel gives a superb view of London. A “flight”, as a turn is called, is taken in one of the 32 capsules, with each capsule holding 25 people, and lasts for 30 minutes.
The Victoria & Albert Museum
The V & A, as it’s commonly known, has breathtaking collections of everything from Islamic art to iconic clothing by Vivienne Westwood. However, it is the always stunningly designed exhibitions that truly set the V & A apart.
Tate Modern
Housed in a former power station, Tate Modern is both imposing and impressive even before you step foot inside. Since opening in 2000, TM has become one of London’s lead attractions thanks to high-profile exhibitions of artists such as Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and Frida Kahlo.
Shakespeare’s Globe
The Globe is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, co-owned by William Shakespeare and the theatre where he first staged many of his plays. It burned down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII. Now, almost 400 years later, it has risen again almost on the same spot.
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