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London: The UK's Premier Destination
One scarcely thinks about travel to anywhere in the UK without thinking of London.
In many ways, this is the premier city in Western Europe, with only Paris possibly competing with it for the title.
London is, to put it mildly, huge, and therefore it's impossible to talk about everything there is to do and see in such a small article. So let's touch on just the highlights.

London Attractions / Places to Visit

Among the attractions that almost every visitor says should be on your list are Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, the British Museum and Big Ben.

Buckingham Palace is Her Majesty the Queen's official London residence. It's one of a few royal palaces scattered throughout London. The Palace is only open to the public during the summer for tours, but even if you're a winter visitor, stop by for excellent photo opportunities.

St. Paul's Cathedral has been part of London's heritage for hundreds of years, going back to before A.D. 1000. It has been the setting for numerous royal weddings and coronations (Charles and Diana were wed here). There's a charge for non-worshiping tourists.

Tower Bridge is often mistakenly called London Bridge, because it looks so much more beautiful and dignified than the largely-average looking London Bridge. Tower Bridge runs over the River Thames and is near the Tower of London. It, more than almost any other structure, has become the recognized symbol of London. Tower Bridge consists of a pair of towers, tied together by two horizontal walkways. The color is currently an attractive red, and has held that colour scheme since 1977.

Trafalgar Square is the home of the world-recognized Nelson Column and the four lions which guard it. This is one e of London's best known centers, located in the midst of the city, and is overlooked by England's National Gallery.

Big Ben is actually the nickname given to the bell of the grand clock located at one end of London's Palace of Westminster. However, most visitors now refer to the clock and tower themselves, combined, as Big Ben. The clock is the world's biggest chiming, four-faced clock.

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