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Best walking tour in London
The meeting point of the walking tour in London is Trafalgar Square. This is the main square of the city, surrounded by galleries, museums, and cultural attractions.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British Monarch. This building is one of the most visited attractions by tourists from all over the world. The palace has more than 700 rooms, but you can only visit 19, so-called State rooms. Inside the palace, there are a lot of precious works of art, but it’s so difficult to see them. You have to pay attention to the flag! When the king is inside the palace, the Royal Standard flies. Otherwise, the Union Jack flies.
Hyde Park
Just a few minutes from Buckingham Palace, you’ll find Hyde Park, the largest of the eight royal parks. Here in the past a lot of duels, horse races, and battles took place. Today Hyde Park is an amazing place where royal ceremonies, concerts, and eventi are held. It’s the perfect place for tourists but also locals to relax, go biking, and take part in different activities. You’ll love it!
Inside the park, you can also visit a few of the symbolic monuments of London. For example, the Diana Memorial Fountain opened in 2004 in honor of the princess. You can also discover the Speaker’s Corner, the symbol of freedom and very famous all over the world. If you want, you can give a speech!
National Gallery
Then the walking tour continues to the National Gallery.
The National Gallery is the most important and famous art museum in London and Europe. It has more than 2000 paintings and doesn’t own sculptures. Its focus is only on paintings. You’ll visit this museum, and you’ll discover the masterpieces of Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Velazquez, and much more. Entry to the museum is free, while for the temporary exhibitions, you have to pay.
Big Ben
From the National Gallery, you’ll move with your guide to another important place in London.
Big Ben is one of the most important symbols of the city and the most admired monument. It’s the most famous clock tower in the world. Its origins go back to 1844. In that year, following the fire that destroyed Westminster Palace, it was decided to build new buildings. It has been built a tower and a clock for the Houses of Parliament complex. Today this clock is known as Big Ben or Elizabeth Tower and is an icon of London. In fact, in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth, Big Ben’s name became Elizabeth Tower, in honor of His Majesty.
For the moment, the tours of Big Ben are still suspended due to renovations. But you can enjoy the amazing sight that the tower offers during the night when it’s illuminated!
Abbazia di Westminster
Near the Big Ben, you’ll find a very famous church.
Abbazia di Westminster is one of the most symbolic places in London. It’s a very important historical and artistic monument. Westminster is the church where Queen Elizabeth married Philip, and where she was crowned. Unfortunately, this church also celebrated the state funeral of Her Majesty. In addition, here took place the coronation of King Charles III.
You’ll visit Westminster Abbey and you’ll see the main treasures of the abbey, the tombs of the kings and queens. You’ll also admire marble and stone sculptures. Westminster Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You must have to visit this amazing place!
Tower Bridge
In the last part of the tour, you’ll visit the Tower Bridge.
Tower Bridge is one of the most beautiful and famous bridges in the world. It’s the third most photographed attraction in London and a great example of Victorian engineering. The bridge consists of two towers connected by two horizontal walkways. You can cross the panoramic glass walkway to enjoy the view from the top.
The Tower Bridge is raised during special occasions, such as the passage of ships. The guide will tell you some secrets about this famous bridge. For example, during the Second World War, soldiers camouflaged the bridge so that the Germans couldn’t destroy it. In the two towers, there is an exhibition where you’ll discover the history and the origins of this special bridge.
The walking tour ends here. Hope you’ll have a great time in London!
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The meeting point of the walking tour in London is Trafalgar Square.
