Famous landmarks of London

Another one of London’s most famous landmarks is a remarkable fortress standing majestically on the North Bank of River Thames.

It is located on a hill in the Greenwich Park area that offers fantastic views of the city. Entry here is free while planetarium shows are paid.

It is a traffic bridge over the River Thames which links Westminister on the north side and Lambeth on the south side. The bridge is painted in green colour, same as the colour of the seats in the House of the Commons near the bridge.

If you happen to be in London during the summers, you can tour the 19 State Rooms, magnificently decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal collection. The Picture Gallery features works by Rembrandt, Van Dyck and Canaletto.

It is one of the busiest squares in the heart of London, like an attraction to see in movement, because many things are happening on the streets, many people many cars, restaurants, coffee shops etc all at one place. The square features large illuminated billboards and believe us, there are more than you can imagine. There is a famous statue of Eros. 

It is the nickname of the Great Bell of Westminster, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower, officially known as Elizabeth Tower. It is one of the most recognizable sights of London and possibly the most famous clock face in the world.

Get on top of the tallest building in Western Europe, standing at a height of 1,016 feet and marvel at the stunning views over London for up to 40 miles. London’s newest landmark has fast become popular with tourists and locals alike and is the only place from where you can see the entire city at once. It guarantees all its visitors the chance to see at least three of the city’s landmarks or you will be issued a ticket to return for free!

For over a millennium, it has been England’s coronation church and has hosted at least 16 royal weddings, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 nuptials. The church is also home to a number of historic oil and wall paintings, as well as England’s oldest altarpiece.

Designed by Foster + Partners and opened in 2002, the structure is sustainable and almost completely non-polluting. Its bulbous shape allows for optimal energy performance, minimizing direct sun exposure and maximizing shade.

Sir Christopher Wren’s Palace opened in 1899 and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. The palace is the former home of Princess Diana and the current home of the residences of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. It also houses the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which is open to the public.

One of the most famous and modern landmarks of London offers a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the city. It is a popular tourist attraction and you might have to join long queues to get in, however, the experience is absolutely worth the effort. Situated on the South Bank of London and surrounded by the River Thames, it is the world’s third largest observation wheel and is a must-do experience when in London. Dominating London’s skyline, it is sometimes called the Millennium Wheel and stands 135 metres high on the South Bank of the Thames.

Discover 1000 years of history that shaped Britain in one of the most iconic buildings in the world. With its magnificent Gothic façadeit is also known as the Palace of Westminster, overlooks River Thames and is a picture-perfect sight. Take some time to examine the stunning architecture of the buildings and marvel at one of the most impressive features, Westminster Hall, seat of the English monarchy from the 11th to the early 16th century.