Must-see places in London

If you want to enjoy London, you need to know that the city has a number of must-see places.

Today, I'm listing them for you.

London must-sees: article summary

London must-sees: the Tower of London

Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this building has represented many things, including the site where Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his wives.

Today, the tower is best known for housing the crown jewels. It also houses a museum dedicated to torture.

Kew Gardens

A spectacular 200-hectare garden to the west of London, Kew Gardens boasts one of the world's largest and most diverse botanical collections.

This botanical garden has been here since the 18th century. Today, it is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 50,000 plants, it's also a really charming place to visit.

You can spend a whole day gently strolling along the winding paths through :

• Lawns
• The trees
• The lake
• The Japanese garden
• Rhododendrons
• The rose garden
• Children's playground

It's a quiet, peaceful place, and you can also learn a lot about plants along the way.

London must-sees: the Tate Modern

This former oil-fired power plant stands proudly in the center of South Bank. The place is filled to the rafters with paintings and sculptures by :

• Picasso
• Dali
• Warhol
• Rothko

On site, you're sure to be blown away.

Le Théâtre du Globe

In London, every building and every street has a story. And Shakespeare's Globe, even though it is a reconstruction of the original Théâtre du Globeis no exception.

The theater was rebuilt not far from its original site, using construction methods and materials as close as possible to the original.

Attending a performance here means step back in time with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

London must-sees: the Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A in South Kensington is one of the world's leading art and design museums.

The collection is usefully divided into themes (fashion, theater, furniture, architecture) generally spanning several hundred years.

Don't expect to visit more than one or two galleries per visit, and don't expect to visit more than one or two galleries per visit. take a look at seasonal exposure.

The collection is divided into subjects such as :

• Fashion
• The jewels
• Theater and performance
• The furniture
• The architecture
• Ceramics

So you can choose the subjects that appeal to you and contemplate their evolution in this place.

Saint Paul's Cathedral, London

One of the world's most famous cathedrals, St. Paul's (completed in 1708) is the masterpiece of architect Sir Christopher Wren.

Its imposing dome is probably second on the list of symbols of London after Big Ben.

It's impressive, magical, yet dark and reflective, a place of prayer, whether you're religious or not.

London must-sees: the West End theater district

London's answer to New York's Broadway crosses part of the city's West End, at Covent Garden, Soho and Piccadilly.

From Shakespeare to contemporary comedies and dramas like Hamilton, and countless old musicals and short stories, London's West End has it all.

National Gallery Museum, London

Located in London's busiest open space, Trafalgar SquareThis gallery features over 2,300 paintings from the 13th to the 19th century. Here you'll find :

• Van Gogh's Sunflowers
• Velazquez's Rokeby Venus
• The Hay Wain

It's a crowded place at weekends, but it's so big thatyou can usually find a quiet corner.

London must-sees: Hyde Park

Hyde Park is big. With a length of a kilometer and a half and a width of about a kilometer, it is one of London's largest royal parks.

Think rollerbladers on trails, swimmers and boaters in Serpentine Lake, rowdy protesters at Speaker's Corner and kids riding horses. You name it enjoy a green vacation!

Churchill's War Rooms

This underground lair, just around the corner from 10 Downing Street, is where Churchill spent endless hours. to pave the way for Allied victory in the Second World War.

Visit the map room, which looks exactly as it did when the cabinet members abandoned it at the end of the war.

Entry is by reservation to keep crowds down, but it's easy to get around and see everything. An audioguide is included with your ticket, providing further insight into the operations that took place during the war.

There are so many must-see places in London that it's hard to name them all. Following my recommendations, you'll find hidden gems you won't want to miss!

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