At one time it was the largest city in the world. Today, although exceeded by several megacities on different continents, London remains a city that fascinates and attracts millions of visitors each year. And for good reason. It is one of those great " world cities " cosmopolitan centers that offer the visitor not just an unparalleled choice of museums and monuments, but also an unforgettable experience and a change of scenery. London is London, and no other city in the world is like it. Its attractions and places of interest are countless and cater for all tastes and all ages; its shops - small and large - are often unforgettable; its culture - theatres and museums combined - in a class of its own. Tourists visiting London are spoiled for choice. Depending on your preference, you can choose between dozens of attractions, places, shows, shows, or strolls. Here is just a selection of some of the most popular . Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Every day at 11:30 from May to July, otherwise every two days. However, the ceremony does not take place if it is raining heavily.
The London Eye. On the South Bank of the Thames, opposite Big Ben Big Ben. Get fabulous aerial views of the river Thames, the Houses of Parliament, and the London skyline. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
These can be seen from the outside, right next to Westminster Abbey, one of the finest and largest of Europe's great medieval cathedrals, built in Norman times
The Tower of London: a medieval fortress, in very good condition, which has marked the history of England. Historical collections and official jewels of the English monarchy, "the Crown Jewels". Open daily.
St Katherine's dock (historic boats) and Tower Bridge; just a few hundred meters from the Tower. Free to visit.
The London Dungeon: plunge into the world of medieval torturers! On the south bank of the Thames, opposite the Tower.
HMS Belfast: on the Thames, opposite the Tower. Visit a Royal Navy warship that saw service during the Second World War.
Madame Tussaud's: World-famous waxworks, where you will meet all kinds of celebrities from today and yesterday; including stars, historic characters, world leaders, and even some notorious criminals.
Hyde Park: the great area of parkland in the West End. Picnic on the grass, or stroll under the trees to forget for a few minutes the streets and traffic
Shopping in London Department stores Head to the West End, and the streets of Regent Street and Oxford Street in particular. You will find the most famous British department stores, including Marks & Spencers, Debenhams, Liberty, Hamleys - the oldest toy shop in the world - and other big British and international names. In the little streets nearby, discover small specialist shops: Savile Row, with its famous tailors and shirt-makers, Carnaby Street with its hip trendy boutiques. Bond Street, for its up-market drapers and tailors.... and much more too. Harrods: in Knightsbridge. This is the largest store in Europe, with over 90,000m ² of retail space, on 7 levels. The store has over 300 departments, and popular legend has it that you can buy anything in this shop. Top 10 Shopping store 1. Harrod's Founded in 1824, Harrod's is probably the world's most famous department store and the biggest in Europe. Today's store was built in 1884. Harrods has over 90,000 sq. meters of retail space and is reputed to sell everything. The shop has seven floors, 330 departments, and over 30 restaurants, and even sells bars of gold. A must for any visitor wanting to experience the top end of London shopping. 2.Selfridges Selfridge's original London outlet is the second-largest department store in London, after Harrods. Founded in 1909 by an American-born entrepreneur as London's first modern department store 3. DebenhamsThe store traces its history back to the year 1778, and the name Debenham's was first used in 1813. Originally a draper's and clothing store, Debenham's is now a national chain, specializing in designer branded clothing, cosmetics, and household goods. Debenham's also has an online store available in English and German and delivers to many countries 4. Marks & Spencer The most iconic of Britain's general department stores, Marks & Spencer, or M&S is reputed for selling good quality clothing and fashion at affordable prices. It is also reputed for home furnishings and food. The Oxford Street store, near Marble Arch, was opened in 1930. Marks & Spencers is a national chain, and its online store is available in English and French and delivers to Europe. 5.House of Fraser House of Fraser is a national chain of up-market department stores, founded in Glasgow in 1849. The London store on Oxford Street was acquired in 1954 and traded as D.H. Evans until 2001 6. John Lewis Unique among retail giants, John Lewis is a partnership, a cooperative company owned by a trust on behalf of its employees and management. The seven-story Oxford Street store is the third-largest department store in Britain, and the oldest and largest in the group, specializing in kitchenware, fashion, beauty products, travel goods, and a whole range of more 7. Liberty The mock-Tudor half-timbered frontage of Liberty's on Regent Street, built in the 1920s, is unmissable. Liberty is famous for its association with avant-garde arts, and showcased work from the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau designs and fabrics. A general department store, it specializes in luxury goods and quality fabrics for customers with an eye for traditional or modern design. 8. Hamley's The world's largest and oldest toy shop occupies a building of seven floors in Regent Street. All kinds of toys and games, from the finest hand-crafted traditional toys to modern mass-market products. A must (or alternatively a must not) for anyone visiting London with children. 9. Fortum and Mason Britain's top delicatessen and specialist food store, Fortnum and Mason is now an internationally selling brand of high-quality food products. The London store is over 300 years old, and now sells a range of other goods in addition to the core business of groceries. But Fortnum's remains primarily visited for its massive range of top quality food and drinks, including tea, directly sourced from around the world. 10. Foyles A shop to get lost in... Foyles bookshop has a larger range of books than any other bookstore in Britain, including selected hard-to-find secondhand books. A mecca for book lovers and academics. London's Culture The National Gallery: One of the largest and greatest art galleries in the world, located in Trafalgar Square. Free admission.
The Science Museum - South Kensington. You can easily lose yourself for a day or more in this great science museum. This museum, which is free, is very close to .....
The Natural History Museum - Cromwell Road. Free entry. From insects to dinosaurs, discover the fascinating world of nature in one of the largest museums of its kind in the world.
Museum of London - the world's biggest museum devoted to a single city. In the City, at London Wall, a few minutes from St. Paul's cathedral.
The British Museum: Great Russell St (near Oxford St.) one of the largest museums in the world, with remarkable collections of art and artifacts from around the world.
V&A: the Victoria et Albert Museum. The major national museum of decorative arts, including sculpture, porcelain, paintings, decoration, particularly noteworthy for its collections of 19th-century decorative arts.
Tate Modern: South Bank; near Southwark Bridge. Britain's most famous modern and contemporary art gallery.
Theatres: London's West End is particularly famous for its Musicals. No need to understand English: just come in and enjoy the music and the show. You can buy your tickets online, often at discounted rates for all major shows in London.
Rock music London is the world capital of rock and pop music, with several major venues including the O2 Arena.
Classical music: Plenty of choices here: for major events choose between the Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican Centre, or the capital's other large concert halls.
Opera: London's most famous opera house is located at Covent Garden, in the West End