London - your European tour starts here
It was Samuel Johnson who said that when you are tired of London, you are tired of life. Indeed, there is so much to see and do in London that your main problem will be choosing from the wide variety of sights and activities on offer. Do you admire the lions and fountains of Trafalgar Square, surrounded by lovely old buildings, or do you enjoy the thrill of a ride on the London Eye with its breathtaking views? Do you hunt for bargains in the market at Petticoat Lane or take a look at the fine things for sale in the up-market shops of Knightsbridge? Will you enjoy the chic delights of Covent Garden with its street performers and outdoor cafes, or get a feel for history in the British Museum?
London has not only historic and iconic buildings such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St Paul’s Cathedral, but also wide green spaces such as Hyde Park, Green Park and Regents Park, where you can enjoy the open air.
If you love art, you have come to the right place: don’t miss The National Gallery, The Victoria and Albert Museum, (affectionately known as “the V&A”), the traditional Tate Britain, and the exciting Tate Modern, which is dramatically housed in an old power station on the Thames.
Whatever your interests, London has something for everyone. And in the evening, when you are most likely exhausted from all that activity, why not put your feet up in one of the many traditional old English pubs, and enjoy a glass of that delicious beer known as ale?
On a practical note, if you are embarking on a tour of Europe for the first time, London may well be the ideal place to start, as you can become accustomed to being in Europe in an English speaking environment.
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