Showing posts with label london. Show all posts
Showing posts with label london. Show all posts

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Buckingham Palace in London

Buckingham Palace is the most iconic royal building in the london. It is the London residence of her Majesty The Queen and is one of only a few working royal palaces left in the world.

Monday, 21 October 2013

Guildhall in London


Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440, was designed to reflect the importance of London’s ruling elite. In the twenty-first century its splendour is still awe-inspiring, and within the walls of this national treasure lie six spectacular rooms providing unique surroundings for corporate and private hospitality.

Monday, 9 September 2013

The Tate Modern in London



The Tate Modern is a breathtaking gallery devoted to modern art. It’ is situated at Bankside London.

Many Britains view high culture with a fair deal of misgiving. Yet, this brilliant gallery designed to celebrate modern art constitutes a natural attraction for the punters and locals, as well as the tourists. It has been ranked among London's most-visited attractions.

The Science Museum in London


The Science Museum in London is one of the three major museums situated on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The museum constitutes a principal attraction in London, visited by over 2.7 million people per year. The Science Museum does not charge for admission except in instances of provisional exhibitions, which usually require an admission fee.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London


The Victoria and Albert Museum is usually abbreviated as the V&A Museum; and it is the world’s most extensive collection of decorative arts and design, housing a massive collection of 4.5 million objects. The museum was named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria; and was established in 1852. It covers an area of 12.5 acres ((51,000 m2), and its collection span 5.000 years of art, from ancient times to the present day, in virtually every domain, including the cultures of Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa.

National Gallery in London



The National Gallery is one of London's most significant museums. It has a remarkable collection of paintings spanning the period between 1260 and 1900, with works from virtually all renowned artists of the era.

Saturday, 7 September 2013

The British Museum in London




The British Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in London, with an excellent collection of diverse and marvelling objects. Each year, the museum attracts millions of visitors both from abroad and within the United Kingdom itself.
The British Museum was established in 1753, with the donation of 71.000 objects from the rich collection of Sir Hans Sloane.

Friday, 6 September 2013

London Zoo in london



Established on 27 April 1828 and ultimately opened to the public in 1847, the London Zoo is one of the world’s largest zoos. At current, the zoo houses 16.802 individual animals, which together make up 755 species. The London Zoo is managed under the auspices of the Zoological Society of London, which was established in 1826.

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Sea Life Aquarium in London



The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europe’s largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor. Located on the ground floor of County Hall on the Southern bank of the River Thames in central London near the London Eye, the Sea Life Aquarium is the largest of its kind in Europe. It opened in March 1997 as the London Aquarium and hosts about one million visitors each year. It is the largest aquarium in London and in the United Kingdom.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Big Ben or Clock Tower in London




The clock inside the tower was the world's largest when it was installed in the middle of the 19th century. The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock's hour bell, the largest of the clock's five bells. The other four are used as quarter bells.

Sunday, 28 July 2013

Chessington World of Adventures in London



Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park, zoo and hotel in South West London, England. It lies 12 miles (19 km) south of Central London. Historically opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931, a theme park was developed alongside it, opening in 1987. In 2010, the park attracted 1.4 million people.

The o2 Arena in London



The Millennium Dome is a huge metal tent lying on a bend of the Thames near Greenwich. It was opened to the public on 1st January 2000, amidst much media grumbling.
It was commissioned by the Government as one of London’s millennium projects – along with the London Eye and Jubilee Line extension.
It is the largest single-roofed building in the world, measuring 3,280 feet in circumference – tall enough to accommodate Nelson’s Column standing upright, or the Eiffel Tower on its side.

Thursday, 7 March 2013

Royal Museums Greenwich in London



In 2012, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House, the Royal Observatory (incorporating the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and the Cutty Sark joined together under a new name: Royal Museums Greenwich.
Located in the beautiful World Heritage Site of Greenwich, these four top attractions welcome thousands of visitors each year.
Take a day to enjoy all that Royal Museums Greenwich have to offer: you can stand in two hemispheres astride the Prime Meridian, touch a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite, see Harrison's timekeepers and Nelson's uniform, before travelling to the stars in London's only planetarium.
With so many treasures on display, and a changing series of special exhibitions, there's always something new to amaze and entertain you at Royal Museums Greenwich.

Monday, 25 February 2013

Natural History museum in London



Although commonly referred to as the Natural History Museum, it was officially known as British Museum (Natural History) until 1992, despite legal separation from the British Museum in 1963.

Sunday, 30 December 2012

Madame Tussaud in London


Marie Tussaud, was born as Anna Maria Grosholtz in 1761 in Strasbourg, France. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius in Bern, Switzerland, who was a physician skilled in wax modelling. Curtius taught Tussaud the art of wax modelling.

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

London Eye in London



The giant observation wheel has become a London icon since its opening on the South Bank in 2000.Designed by Marks Barfield, the London Eye (aka the Millennium Wheel) offers stunning views across SE1 and the rest of the capital.Located next to Jubilee Gardens and County Hall.

Sunday, 14 October 2012

Tower Bridge in London



A visit to Tower Bridge Exhibition clearly explains how the Bridge works and describes its fascinating history. The information below provides a backdrop to help make the most of your visit.