In this article, I present the 10 London landmarks A must-see on your visit to the British capital, to grasp the essentials!
Here you'll find
- A presentation of the main monuments
- Reasons why they're a must-see
- Practical information for visiting them
- Other activities you might enjoy
- And much more!
If you're looking for information on London's best monumentsyou'll love this article.
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Monuments Londres : article summary
Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey
Westminster is a district in the heart of London, whose major monuments include the Palace of Westminsterseat of the British Parliament and Westminster Abbeyone of the city's most imposing religious buildings.
Two not-to-be-missed tours, featuring the sumptuous interiors of impressive buildings. You'll see :
- The House of Commons and House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster, its great hall, or the superb Royal Gallery with its many works of art!
- Visit the chapels of the Kings buried in Westminster Abbey, its 30-metre-high nave, the cloister or the crypt of St Peter's, for a fascinating tour, with an audio guide in French!
Good to know the Palace of Westminster is made up of several towers, one of which is the Big Ben ! Take a close-up look at the world's most famous clock tower!
Buckingham Palace
London is inextricably linked with Royal Family and the most emblematic monument of the monarchy is the Buckingham Palace !
It comprises state apartments, an art gallery from the royal collection, the famous balcony from which the kings, queens, princes and princesses greet the crowds during celebrations, or splendid gardens.
In the space of just 3 hours, we show you the the best of the historic center of London (must-sees + secret spots) with a French-speaking guide just for you.
Front Buckingham Palaceyou can also attend changing the guard with iconic red costumes, a brass band and meticulous choreography! Don't miss it!
Tower Bridge
London has many bridges, the most famous of which is the Tower Bridge (sometimes confused with London Bridge).
A bascule bridge which crosses the Thames and rises to let ships pass several times a day. The tour takes you to the top of the towers, for a sensational view of the city.
An opportunity to understand the activation mechanism of this impressive bridge. And to cross a glass walkway for some thrills on the other!
The Tower of London
Not far from Tower Bridge, from which it takes its name, is the famous Tower of London ! A medieval fortress with its ramparts, keep, towers and magnificent crown jewels.
The emblem of Tower of Londonare its crows and their guards (the Ravenmaster). Surrounded by legends, you won't want to miss them. What's more, you can take the tour (free of charge) in the company of a BeefeatersThe Tower's guardians, who will tell you the wildest anecdotes about this London landmark.
The Shard
A far cry from London's classic monuments, The Shard is a ultra-modern skyscraper which has been carving out the London skyline since 2012.
An architectural marvel, with 95 storeys and a roof at 304.1 metres high. You can climb to the top and admire 360° view The most impressive vantage point over London.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is one of London's most famous squares. It's a not-to-be-missed crossroads to visit for its famous columnThe National Gallery, with its thousands of paintings from the 12th to the 20th century, is free to visit.
From here, you can continue on to numerous London's major districtswith Soho to the north, Buckingham Palace to the southwest or the Thames and the wonders of Westminster to the east!
You're bound to get caught out, even if you don't mean to!
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is another famous square in London, generally compared to New York's Time Square. Its screens, ambient noise and hustle and bustle at all hours are reminiscent of New York's effervescence!
But this is London, and you can discover the famous fountains of Piccadilly, watch a show in one of London's most beautiful theaters, or enter a shopping session in the capital's best-known shopping street: Regent Street !
Windsor Castle
Favorite residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle is a magnificent castle in Berkshire, west of London. It covers an area of 50 000 m2 and has more than 1,000 pieces !
It's well worth a visit, for its gardens, the royal apartments, where you can discover the splendor of court life, and Queen Mary's unusual doll's house.
To visit it easily, it is advisable to take part in the an excursion from Londonto make your life easier. A full daywhich also allows you to discover Stonehenge and the City of Bath, with his terms!
The British Museum
There are several very interesting museums in London, but the British Museumdedicated to the History of Humanityis a cut above the rest!
It brings together more than 7 million objects and allows you to follow the history of the world over nearly 2 million years. Zones are divided by continent, and you'll be spoilt for choice as you discover Asia, Africa, Europe, the zone devoted to the Roman Empire and the wonders of Ancient Greece.
A unforgettable visitfor an extraordinary museum, one of the most important on the planet!
Hyde Park
Without actually being a London landmark, Hyde Park is still a must-see in London!
This is one of the 8 Royal Parks of LondonIt covers 250 hectares (including the gardens of Kensington and there are over 4,000 trees in Hyde Park.
Here you will see the fountain in homage to the Princess of Wales Lady Dior its monumental entrance gates. Don't miss the famous Speaker's cornerand take part in one of the park's many family activities!
Some London landmarks you might like to see!
If this top 10 of London's monuments should keep you busy for a while during your visit to London, here are some additional attractions to complete your discovery in an original way:
- Take a tour of London Eyethe London Ferris wheelfor a masterly view of the capital
- Visit soccer stadiums of London's top clubs (such as Stamford Bridge or Emirates stadium). Or that of Wembley where the national team plays
- Browse the Camden Market and the Punk district of Camden Town
- Climb aboard the Cutty Shark ! It's a relic of the era of the great sea routes, bringing tea back from China!
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