I’ve always had a love for British culture, from its music
to its food thus explaining my want to travel and experience the city of
London. Even though I can barely survive winter in Australia and UK’s summers
are comparable to Australia’s winters, seeing pictures of the global icons of
London have had me in heart eyes for ages. The Big Ben, London Eye and
Buckingham Palace are three key attractions I’ve always associated with London.
The Big Ben actually consists of the Houses of Parliament
and Elizabeth tower, even though it is usually only known as an iconic clock
tower. This landmark is more of a see and take a picture, but nonetheless
seeing things in person after viewing them in pictures countless times will
definitely be a moment to remember.
The London Eye, a Ferris wheel stands at 135m, overlooking
the river Thames, the city and its neighbours of Kennington and Mayfair. It was
constructed as a celebrant for the millennium but has since remained as a key
feature of London. There are 32 capsules, with each bearing a capacity of 25
people. One full revolution takes approximately 30 minutes. This provides the
perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and
enjoy the serene and spectacular views the city of London has to offer.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Royal
Family since 1837, when Queen Victoria was under reign. The Palace includes 19 state rooms, ballrooms
and gardens which are all open exclusively for public visit during August and
September. Although the Palace itself is quite magnificent and rich in history,
I particularly would love to see the ‘Changing the Guard’ ceremony where the
old Guards pass their duty to the new.
Other than these key landmarks, what would a trip to London be without using a red phone booth and riding a double decker red
bus?!?!
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Which city of England would you like to most visit?
- Jenny
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