Do you want to know what are the best monuments in London? This city is full of history and it's impossible to see all the monuments in one day. At ForLondresLovers we've created a list of the 5 best monuments in London so you won't miss any of them. Let's check them out!
Best London landmarksHouses
of Parliament and Big Ben
As for London attractions, the Houses of Parliament houses the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and is one of the main tourist attractions in the English capital. The Palace of Westminster is made up of over 1100 rooms and 5 kilometres of corridors. It was built at the beginning of the second millennium and was declared a World Heritage Site.
Big Ben is the world famous symbol of London. It became famous thanks to the famous clock that tells the time and inside which there is a huge bell weighing 13.5 tons that rings every hour reaching most of the city. Built in the 19th century in Victorian Gothic style, it is a must-see for every tourist who goes to London.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the royal family and is one of London's most treasured landmarks. This palace is named after the Duke of Buckingham, who had it built in 1705. It became the official residence of the royal family in 1913 after numerous changes to the palace. Today this residence has more than 600 rooms and 20 hectares of gardens.
Tower of LondonThe
Tower of London is located on the north bank of the Thames and is the fortress of the City of London. The tower was erected under the name White Tower in 1076 under the reign of William I the Conqueror. After the Fire of London in 1666, the tower was renovated and extended, receiving two sets of fortifications of at least 12 towers. The most famous of which is the Bloody Tower, where King Edward V and his brother Richard the Plantagenet were killed in 1483. The tower became the royal residence from the 13th century until the time of Elizabeth, when it became a state prison. Among others, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were executed here. Today the tower is a museum housing a large collection of arms and armour and the crown jewels.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is London's most famous bridge. Built at the end of the 19th century, it is a typical example of futuristic Victorian engineering. It consists of two large towers topped by spires and connected by a high covered walkway, which support the actual bridge that rises when large ships pass and on other special occasions. The old mechanical lifting system of the bridge has now been replaced by an electric one. From the top of the covered walkway between the towers there is a splendid view of the Thames and the city.
Globe Theatre
