There are some cities that just seem to have it all: cultural attractions, historic sites, a diverse set of options when it comes to entertainment: nightlife, restaurants, parks, children attractions, sport events, and the list goes on and on. London is one of those cities.

Being the capital and largest city in the United Kingdom, London has a complete offer when it comes to entertainment. Here we share a list of some of the most preferred attractions:

Famous landmarks: Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Palace of Westminster (home of the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben Clock Tower)

London Eye - If you want a quick glance at London’s landmarks, this is the place to get started. The breathtaking moonlight flight is an experience you will never forget.

Museums & Art Galleries:  Museum of London (to learn about the city’s history up to the 1600s), Natural History Museum, British Museum, Tate Modern (holds displays of mayor works of modern art), National Gallery (paintings from the most renowned European artists), Science Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Madame Tussauds (wax museum), Theatre Museum, The Sherlock Holmes Museum.

Oxford Street - Probably the longest shopping area in Europe, it is a must for those who find shopping somehow relaxing.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - a reconstruction of the building where Shakespeare wrote many of its famous plays.

Great for children: London Zoo - a great attraction for children, with over 1000 different species. Kew Gardens - a 300-acre botanical garden.

Only for sport fans: Wimbledon (The Championship, Wimbledon), London Marathon, The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Premier League football games.

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