Buckingham palace
I would have to say that Buckingham Palace (formerly known as Buckingham House) is probably the most famous place in London. But, unless you are someone famous, a hero, or a visiting head of state, you won't see much of the interior of the Palace. It can only be toured from 9:30am - 4:30pm in the months of August & September and then only the State Rooms!

The British Museum
The British Museum lays claim to being the Worlds Oldest Public Museum. It has an outstanding collection of items inside from all over the world (some of these are now claimed by the countries they originally came from - The Elgin Marbles from Athens in Greece being a notable example).

 

 

 

The British Airways London Eye This is probably the best way to see London’s layout. Run by British Airways London, it towers 135 metres above the ground, the tallest observation wheel in the world! When you buy your ticket, they call it a ‘flight’, not a ride.

St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is a Renaissance Church and Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, which took 35 years to build. It dominates the North bank of the River Thames. Even though St. Paul's was bombed several times during WWII, it survived because of the determination of the fire brigade.

Tower Bridge
One of the most instantly spotted landmarks of London, the Tower Bridge, offers a tour called "Tower Bridge Experience". It's a real treat to take this tour. I discovered that the people of London presented petitions to have a new bridge built as a crossing below London Bridge.

Tower of London
As mentioned in all the travel guides, indeed, the Tower of London is really worthwile a visit. Quite expensive when you are to buy your ticket (16 euro or +/- 32 US dollar ), but at the end of the day you will certainly admit that the amount of money was well spent. This former prison will tell you everything about British history. Tip : Try to start your visit as early as possible. You will definitely need a couple of hours and it can get quite crowdy in the afternoon.

Trafalgar Square
Everyone visits Trafalgar Square on their trip to London, so take a few minutes to sit by the fountains.Trafalgar Square is the main hub of Central London. It was built in honour of Admiral Nelson. This followed his victory in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain.

Westmnister Abbey
For almost one thousand years, Westmnister Abbey has been the setting for much of London's ceremonies such as Royal Weddings, Coronations, and Funeral Services. I personally think that it is one of the grandest pieces of architecture in the capital. It's an awesome and vast place that gleams white and pink outside but seems darker inside.

Westminster - House of Parlament
Just about every tourist will find their way to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben at some point during their visit. So, here's a few facts and figures about this most well known and much loved London landmark: The name "Big Ben" does not refer to the entire tower - just the huge bell. It is commonly believed that the bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall - a politician of the time and who was also the Parliamentary Commissioner of Works.