If you have never visited the great city of London before, then you owe it to yourself and your family to see all the vaunted attractions that this city has to offer. While it would take months to visit all the historic landmarks and places to visit, there are a certain number of attractions that simply must be seen. London is certainly one of the most historic and important cities in the world, boasting a great number of attractions that has made it one of the most visited cities on the planet. A great number of the best museums are located in London along with a number of famed attractions. What follows is an all-too-short list of must-see places in London for those who want to at least experience a fraction of what this tremendous city represents.
Buckingham Palace
When visiting London, you might as well start with perhaps the most famous palace of them all. Buckingham Palace has a rich history, but is surprising smaller than many people might imagine if they have not seen it for themselves. This is because the palace was originally built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 and wound up replacing St.
James’s Palace in 1837 as the residence of the monarch. Still, Buckingham Palace is quite impressive with its 19 wonderfully furnished rooms featuring the art of Rembrandt, van Dyck, Vermeer and so many more. If you time your trip when the Queen is on vacation, then you can take the tour and see these remarkable works of art along with the vaunted Throne Room.
Naturally, you’ll want to take the time to see the changing of the guard which occurs at 11:30am daily from May to July and alternate days for the rest of the year.
National Gallery
Naturally your travels through London will take you to the famous Trafalgar Square and the centerpiece of this impressive area of London is the famous National Gallery. A huge building that features many of the great Western European paintings that date back to the 13 century, you can walk through and view the wonders of da Vinci, Van Gogh, Renoir, Constable and many, many more. This impressive tour of some of the most famous art in Western civilization is absolute free to see.
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