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The history of London is immensely influenced by Romans and thus even now the city houses several statues, war memorials and historic monuments. All these monuments and statues have historic significance and thus they are important remains of the British culture. Some of the most well-known statues are listed below. So glance through all and decide which your favourite statue is?????
• Peter Pan Statue
There are around 7 statues of Peter Pan in the world; one of them is situated in London’s Kensington Gardens. These gardens are one of the royal gardens in the city, sited close to the Hyde Park, Westminster. The Peter Pan statue at the garden is extremely popular and imitates the character of Pan in J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan. It might be the most loved statue of the little child inside you. The innocence of the statue attracts several tourists and kids.
Peter Pan Statue
• Nelson’s Column
The Nelson Column’s statue at the Trafalgar Square is amongst the best statues in London. It is also a prominent London Landmark. These famous stone lions are without a doubt the major centre of attraction at the fourth plinth, Trafalgar Square. It is one of the must see locations in the city and you also must plan to explore this beautiful site during your next trip to London.
Nelson Statue
• Queen Anne in front of St Paul Cathedral
The statue of Queen Anne is placed in front of the most popular church in London – St Paul Cathedral. Queen Anne was the queen of Ireland, England and Scotland. Her life gone through several glorious revolutions and the statue depicts some of those moments. The statue shows the ruling monarch of the queen of the time when St Paul’s Cathedral was completed. The states to which she was the queen are depicted in the statue by the ladies standing around the base.
Queen Anne in front of St Paul
• Temple Bar
The Temple Bar is the statue that separates the Western limits of the city. Its name was influenced by the Temple Church sited close to the statue. It also was a separator of the centre of trade and the political city of Westminster. This stone memorial was placed in front of Royal Courts of justice in the year 1880. The statue is truly magnificent and tourists are generally excited to explore it.
Temple Bar Statue
• Eros Statue at Piccadilly Circus
The Eros Statue at the Piccadilly Circus is known to represent the God of Love in Greek called – Eros. But this is just a myth; the statue actually symbolizes the Angel of Christian Charity. The Eros statue is not only popular in London but it is also globally renowned. The Eros statue is also a celebrated London Landmark. You will generally see a huge crowd near the statue as it is surrounded by several popular places such as Regents Street.
Eros
And the list of statues and monuments in the city goes on and on………….The city houses numerous statues which can engross, admire, remind, delight or motivate you. So you decide which one is your favourite????
London is a great place for travel enthusiasts and tourists. Much like its major attractions such as the London Bridge, Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace etcetera, there are some secret picnic spots that most of the people are totally unaware about. As compared to the vibrant attractions in London, the picnic spots are less frequently visited. However, some of these picnic spots in London have their own charm, here are some listed below:
St. Johns Lodge Gardens
St. Johns Lodge Gardens is an excellent space for family outing, away from the eyes of most tourists and remains to be one of the best picnic spots famous among Londoners. The park around St. Johns Lodge Garden is called the Regent Park and it’s the largest grass area in Central London. Regent Park has an Open Air Theatre, cafes and restaurants and vicinity to the London Zoo which make it a perfect place for a family outing. Henry VIII used The Regent’s Park as a hunting ground way back in his time. The Regent’s Park then had wooden boundaries and a surrounding ditch which now has transformed into a stylish garden and a sports field.
The park opens 365 days a year from 5:00am BST onwards till the sun goes down.
A british family having a nice time in the privacy of these parks
Nearby Tube Stations
The nearest tube station is the Regent’s Park on the Bakerloo line.
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park is spread in 13 acres of land which also is a sanctuary for foxes, exotic birds and deer. The park has been a home since the ancient Roman era and has always been linked with royal blood. The land was hereditary to Henry V’s brother and since then has been popular with the royal family. You can visit the park just to enjoy wildlife and appreciate what the nature has to offer.
Man jumping in air at Greenwich park
The park is open 6:00am onwards all around the year. Greenwich Park opens to vehicles from 7:00am onwards and is closed for trespassing from 10:00am to 4:00pm to vehicles. The park also remains closed for traffic during bank holidays and weekends.
Nearby Tube Stations
The nearest tube station to Greenwich Park is the North Greenwich on the Jubilee Line.
Richmond Park
The Richmond Park has been voted as a site of special scientific interest and a National Nature Reserve for its varied landscape of hills, woodland gardens amongst the tress and varied wild life.
Deers at Richmond Park
The Park has transformed very little over the centuries and is surrounded by people.
The park was known as the Manor of Sheen when it was under Edward(1272-1307). The name Richmond Park only came during Henry VII’s reign and has remained the same ever since.
The park is open from 7:00am in summers and 7:30 in winters closes at dusk throughout the year.
Nearest Tube Stations
The nearest tube station is Richmond Station on the British Rail or the District Line.
Fulham Palace Gardens
The Fulham Palace stands at the estate where the Bishops of London ruled for over 1300 years.
The Palace has been the country home from the 11th century to Bishops.
The best part about the Fulham Palace Gardens is that the admission to the Palace and its grounds is free of charge.
The garden had the longest moat in England which was later in filled in 1924. It’s not just the garden, the museum and palace in vicinity waiting to be explored. A very famous tree in the Fulham Gardens is the Bishop’s Tree. Make sure you do check it out. The gardens remain open from dawn to dusk all year round.
Nobody plans to wait in a queue with his family when they plan a picnic. Less crowded, clean and green gardens make these parks the best picnic spots in London. Whenever it is a family outing, you plan to make it a little more family oriented away from the masses to enjoy privacy and to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Look no more and shhhhhhhhhh, keep it a secret!
If you are a tourist and you are looking for the quickest way to travel around in London, then you should travel by London Underground (it is also called Subway and is better known as the “tube” in UK). The name “The Tube” has been derived from London Underground’s circular tube-like tunnels and platforms. London has the world’s oldest and probably the most brawny, inclusive and comprehensive underground systems built 120 years ago. Unbelievable? Believe it. The first section of the London Underground was opened in 1863.Tube started as early as 1890 in rest of the sections and is probably the first metro project to operate electric trains in the world. London Underground connects Greater London and the bordering areas of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex in the UK.
The London Underground Signage or Logo.
Overcrowding on the Underground has been an issue and a major concern for years. Since the tube is very crowded in rush hours people choose to travel by buses as well. Tube is on the other hand comparatively a much faster medium to travel. London is famous for its Night buses. Night buses are the only public transport in London after midnight and since the tube works from 5:30am to 11:30pm only, if you are late, you know that you have to take a night bus. All night buses have N prefixed and they start from Trafalgar Square.
The Tube has Ticket inspectors patrolling in both plain-clothes and uniforms with hand-held ticket checking devices called Oyster card readers. Any passenger found travelling without a ticket valid for their complete journey is required to pay £50 or £25 if paid within 21 days penalty fare. Under the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 passengers can also be prosecuted for fare evasion which has a fine up to £1,000 or an imprisonment of three months. So travelling with a ticket is recommended.
Inside view of the London tube.
Whereas safety is concerned, no accidents are caused by the Tube; all accidents are caused due to overcrowding on the platforms. A majority of accidents on the network are believed to be suicides where people jump in front of a train. Now the London Underground has pits beneath the track at deep tube stations. These pits were originally put up to aid in seepage of water from stations but now serve as a life-saver. If at all a passenger falls or jumps in front of a train; these pits help prevent death or serious injury. There are rumors too that people who had committed suicide by jumping in front of a train, their ghosts haunt the tube stations at midnight.
Tube has a Platform for Art and Poems. You can find poster and billboards dedicated entirely to poetry and artwork, better known as graffiti these days. This adds to the enrichment and enhancement of passengers’ journey in an amiable beautifully carved environment of class aesthetic value. The Tube has also been televised in several movies and television shows. Some classic movies which feature the London underground are Tube tales, Neverwhere and Sliding Doors and amongst the most recent ones is of course the Matrix – Triology.
Tube is world’s oldest metro which started in 1863 and covered 403kms then. Now London Underground has extended its reach and serves as the United Kingdom’s foremost public transport. It is also ranked above other competing metro systems from Paris, Madrid, Berlin and Copenhagen.
London Underground tube station's view of the London tube.
There are several magnificent hotels nearby tube stations. Enjoy a comfortable and peaceful stay. Do you still need reasons to travel in London Underground? If you have not been to London and you are planning to visit London, make sure you explore the Tube. The tube connects remotest of places in United Kingdom, takes you to places in a jiffy, and is very affordable. So unless you wish to sit behind an old English cab driver and decide to listen to opera music , take a tube , let rock music play in your headphones and get ready for a wonderful travelling experience.
What is Polo?
The game of Polo consists two teams of equal number of players and is played on horsebacks. The objective of the game is to score goals against the opposing team. Riders carry the plastic or wooden ball using a long-handled mallet. The game originally consisted of 7 players in a team when it was adapted from Manipur. The classic game consists of only 4 players in a team and is better known as Field Polo. A popular and more evolved version of the game, known as the Arena Polo, is also practiced, which has a shorter field of play (usually 100 yards whereas field polo has 300 yards) and only 3 team players.
Polo player earlier at the Coronation Cup.
The most coveted cup regarding the game of Polo and the most awaited Coronation Cup will be held at the Guards Polo Club at the Windsor Great Park. The event is going to be the 9th annual gathering known as The Cartier International Polo will be held on Sunday 26th July 2009. People from all over the world will be travelling to witness the event. The Guards Polo Club at Smith’s Lawn in Windsor Great Park is always crowded at the event of Coronation Cup.
What is Coronation Cup?
Coronation Cup is the most coveted polo tournament which is sponsored by the Cartier International and is held every 2 years. Cartier has been a sponsor for polo for 25 years. And this very year, Coronation Cup winner will take home the Golden Jubilee Trophy. Watch as England take over Argentina in a 2 hour brawl at the finals, only at Windsor Great Park. England won the Coronation Cup in the year 2007.
Shandur Polo Tournament held in Pakistan
Timings at the Day
10:00am -The gates of Guards Polo Club open to the public for the royal polo competition
11:00am -The Golden Jubilee Trophy is displayed.
12:00pm -The Chinawhite Enclosure will be opened to the public followed shortly by a Champagne reception
1:00pm – Lunch takes place.
3:15pm – The most awaited event, The Coronation Cup begins
5:00pm – The Presentation Ceremony is followed by Tea in the Chinawhite Enclosure
6:00pm – The Chinawhite Evening Party takes place
11:00pm – Loud Music Curfew – the performances end
11:30pm – The Bars Close
Musical Performances at the Chinagate Evening Party
This event would be even better than the events before as some of the best performers would be entertaining people in the after match party. The musicians performing at the event are:-
Jezebel Sound System
The DJing duo is famous for their house parties and later formed this inevitable band, includes Jade Jagger (daughter of the Rolling Stone rocker Mick Jagger) & Dan Williams.
Rob Marmot
He is the resident DJ at the Wonderland club. He is ranked amongst other famous DJs like Eric Morillo, Fatboy Slim and Carl Cox.
Sam Young
Famous London DJ, remixer and producer would also be performing at the Cartier International Polo event.
Tube Stations
If you are a tourist, you could probably take the London Underground to the Guards Polo Club at the Windsor Great Park, where the Coronation Cup will be held. The nearest tube station to the Windsor Great Park is Hatton Cross tube station which is 10 minutes walking distance from the park. And you are lucky if you are travelling straight off the Heathrow Airport because the Heathrow Terminal 1, 2, 3 on the Piccadilly Line are the nearest underground station. The park is just 5 minutes away.
The Nearest Hotel
Grange Bracknell Hotel
The Grange Bracknell is the nearest hotel to the Windsor Great Park. Bracknell Hotel is a four star luxury hotel which offers world class facilities with friendly and at the same time professional hospitality. The other best thing about the Grange Bracknell Hotel is its vicinity to the Heathrow Airport. The hotel is 45 minutes away by car from the Heathrow airport and is just minutes away if you take the London Underground. The hotel is also next to Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Woburn Abbey and is the chosen destination where the celebrated VIP guests stay during the Coronation Cup.
Every room includes a Digital LCD TV, Pay Movies, Satellite and Cable TV and a MINI bar. For its business clients the hotel offers high-speed internet free of cost. The hotel’s in house restaurant and bars, namely, Ascot Green and Callera Lounge Bar are famous amongst the visitors for their mouth-watering international cuisines and fine-wine.
The Coronation Cup at the Cartier International Day
This would be the world’s greatest ever polo day with over 600 VIP guests flying from all parts of the world. The main event of the day would be the Coronation Cup. England polo team would face Argentina, as one of these would reach ultimate glory, one of the team would win the Golden Jubilee Trophy.
London is a place traveler’s fall in love with. With our travel guide to London, you can explore things in style. London has just so much to tell. We have listed down 10 of the most exciting places to be in London.
1. Visit Museums for free - There are places in London that you can explore without having to shell out a dime out of your pocket. On a quite weekday you can explore the British Museum which displays global artifacts related to history and culture. Like the sweetest thing in the world comes for free; yes that very smile, be all smiles at the British Museum because the admission is free. You can also choose to go Victoria and Albert Museum which is situated just next door the British Museum. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds stylish and contemporary artifacts and textiles, from the retro to the latest fashion, you can witness all the upcoming trends at the museum.
2. Try Wrestling - Did not you always wanted to be a wrestler when you grow up?
Wrestling in London ( Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton )
You can take lessons as to how to be a pro in wrestling at the Martial Arts Hall City in Northampton Square. So dress up in a skimpy vest and get ready to rumble.
3. Shakespeare – Feel like the poet who was in love with poetry, thy Shakespeare at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre. The Shakespeare Globe Theatre holds various plays like the Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer’s Night Dream and the Macbeth from time to time. Relish the world renowned English play writer and poet’s plays.
4. Exciting Cabaret - You really miss the Raymond’s Revenue Bar? But Too2Much has attracted a cult following ever since it opened where once the Revenue Bar stood. Lately opened as glamour puss metro sexual gay bar in June. The best in cabaret with dancers, magicians and singers featuring too. Go straight away to Too2Much.
5. Black Cabs and the river - Try something unusual in London. Why don’t try walking or taking the tube. Done that? Taken the bus? Done that too. Travel in London Taxis then for an out of the world experience.
The taxi in London is black in color and usually termed as the Black Cab.
The London Taxis are totally black and the cab drivers are very friendly in nature too. You would love it. Also if you really want to make your travelling an out of the box experience try taking the boats if you are tired of the ground. London is connected through watery, highways, byways and canals for endless nautical miles. Become a pirate for a change. You can take canal or river buses near Kings Cross and Battle Bridge. By travelling in the canals, you can also witness one of the famous London attractions known as the Regent’s Canal.
6. Talk movies and music - If you are movie buff or you like to listen to music too much, you can get the best deals at Cheap Cheap Records. The store is located at Dean Street in Soho, London. You can choose from all the latest titles and classics too with 5 DVDs for 20 pounds and 4 CDs for 10 pounds. You will regret not going to this place if you do not buy yourself a dozen of classics.
7. Petanque - Has the game of French Boules interested you? You can play the game for free. The French Boules is better known as the Petanque and you can get the equipment from Bobby’s Balls bar free of charge. What is the catch? You do not have to purchase food or drinks or any obligation whatsoever but if you are planning to play under the sun, wouldn’t you just love a chilled beer?
8. Changing of Guard - If you are a traveler and have come to London, you should not miss the Changing of the Queen’s Guards ceremony at the Buckingham Palace.
The changing of the guard ceremony at the Buckingham Palace
At this very ceremony old guards hand over the responsibilities to new guards which are backed up by retro military band music. Sounds Royal to the bone.
9. The Ministry of Sound - Check out the hottest ever nightclub which is making waves not just in London but all over the world. Yes, the Ministry of Sound. The club is famous for its DJs and it filled up with the most happening of celebrities at all times. They even come out with their musical remixes. So if you miss this great musical extragravanza you can also enjoy their music on a CD back home.
10. London Bridge - Visit the bridges of London namely the London Bridge and the Tower Bridge. The evening sights are just marvelous.
In this fast paced world the best way to have a relaxing evening is to sit on a bench besides the River Thames. Take few deep breaths and relish the appealing and exhilarating view.
London is a happening place for party animals with amazing bars, clubs and pubs. The bars in London are perfect after work relaxation places.
Clubs in London
Café de Paris
Café de Paris started out as a chic ballroom in the 1920’s and today has transformed into an elegant club of international stature. Weekends usually have a live cabaret-style entertainment. The meat, fish and vegetarian dishes here are mouth watering and the modern British menu will just blow your mind. Two course meals are quite affordable; and in 40 pounds it is quite a mouthful. Club admission opens after 10pm and the entry charge varies from 10 to 15 pounds.
Cargo
Cargo hosts mini festivals to promote music from all over the world. The club features live showcase for unsigned bands, art and graffiti exhibitions and concerts. All in all, it offers quality live music, within a venue that offers exposure to the artists.
Madame JoJo’s
Draped with crushed velvet and gold, JoJo’s is packed with Soho and other unconventional crowd. Earlier JoJo’s had an image of a cabaret club and now it features different kind of entertainment each week. It has drag cabaret, R&B, Funk, Hip-Hop and on Sunday’s they play only disco with people dressed like 70s. Admission is restricted to people over 21. Also Features famous DJ’s like Keb Darge (Friday) and Groove Sanctuary (Saturday).
The Electric Ballroom
The club is known for alternative events and performances by famous bands like Blink182, Reel Big Fish, Seafood, Dead Kennedys, Beth Orton, Blur and Garbage. The Electric Ballroom was also the organizer for the renowned event called Full Tilt. Admits only 20+ and admission fee is 10 pounds. There is a discount fee of 8 pounds for students and members. Has an amazing gig history with performances by bands like such as Oasis, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Public Enemy.
The Ministry of Sound
The crowds dancing and enjoying clubbing in London
The club is famous all over the world and is London’s one of the best nightspots. Every Wednesday night, students take over as DJs on the decks (MosNus night). The majestic club has so hit fame that, they offer Ministry magazine and CD remixes of Ministry club anthems. There are two dance floors and a Sony PlayStation room too.
Bars in London
Vibe Bar
Vibe bar is day specific. DJ’s play Monday to Thursday; live music on Friday and its Funk, Hip-Hop, House, Jazz, Latin and Reggae on Sunday.
Zoo Bar & Club
Great place to stretch legs after office hours. The club Features DJ’s every night, playing the latest Pop music.
Red Cube
A Club and Lounge Bar with a spectacular restaurant; offers you ultra-modern private cubicles. It is located in Leicester place, Leicester Square.
Saint
Saint is a very funky restaurant, offering some of the most delicious food. Enjoy dancing to great music played out by the DJ after a sumptuous meal. It is located at Great Newport Street.
The Rock Garden
The Rock Garden is located at The Piazza, Covent Garden. You will find amazing cocktails and probably London’s best terrace view.
Pubs in London
WKD
WKD transforms into a Club in the night from a Café in the day. WKD features live bands and has a multi-ethnic crowd. Club opens Monday to Sunday 9pm onwards. WKD plays Indie, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Disco-Funk.
Oxygen
Oxygen is a three-floor pub and plays music that you would remember dancing to when you were young. It is located at Irving Street and remains open all seven nights of the week. The club welcomes special guests and offers Private Parties throughout the Bars and Club till 3am.
The White Horse
The White Horse is famous for their food and drink festivals. And how can you miss their beer, dinners and wine. The White Horse club is located at Parson’s Green.
Mouth watering cock tails are served in the London pubs.
Sway
Come to Sway for eating, drinking and dancing, to have a good time in style and with pleasure.
Sway is located at Great Queen Street, Covent Garden.
The clubs in London play some amazing remixes to make one dance all night long. And if you want to head bang to live bands and be high on booze and music, London has world’s best night life.
London is globally well known as the city of dreams and desires. This capital city of England is located near the banks of the river Thames. This proud capital city of United Kingdom is the most popular tourist destination in the world. The city is renowned for its royal history, British culture and traditions. This extremely vivacious city is a multi ethnic metropolitan. The inhabitants of various countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, China, Mexico, Puerto-Rico, Brazil, Argentina and America can be found in the city. The city thus celebrates several festivals and religious events throughout the year. St George’s Day in London, Summer Swing at Kew Gardens, The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Easter and Christmas are some of the famous festivals celebrated in London. The city hosts several attractions which are commonly known as London Landmarks. London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square are some of the most popular London landmarks. There are several museums and galleries in the city. These museums depict the rich cultural heritage and royal British history of the city. The collections in these galleries include some of the best art works of the world. The city is extensively popular for shopping and is considered as a shopper’s paradise by many.
The London Stock Exchange.
London is an extremely influential city and even a small happening in the city has an effect on the rest of the world.
Besides being a tourist destination, London is also a world renowned business centre. It is the heart and soul of the world’s financial market. London’s business centre is an exceptional blend of capital and international expertise. The city also has a unique supportive regulatory and legal system with excellent means of advanced communication. The city offers unrivalled professional services with a sound infrastructure in information and technology. London Stock Exchange is a comprehensive and dominant stock market of the world. The governing authority in London serves the needs of international business and creates such a global platform for all the organizations, in which they can play an essential part in financing the global development and trade. The city has contributed several facilities and exposure to facilitate the growth of global financial markets. Some of such competent contributions of the London Business Center are discussed here:
- Economic Research
This spectacular business city undergoes well focused, accurate and judicious analysis for the policy makers of the world. This analysis is extremely helpful in understanding the needs of the economy and performance trends.
- Corporate Accountability
The area of Square Mill is the most prominent and prestigious are of England. Thus, London’s financial authorities’ works intimately with the private and public sectors in order to ensure that even the deprived city fringe boroughs are thriving places to live in.
- Inward Investment
This business city works hard and offers services dedicated for inward investments. This helps to establish and grow the business in the city.
The corporate city of London in a panoramic view
London also has a well established Business College. Millions of students from all over the world come to the city in order to pursue higher studies in Business Management. This college offers the best of facilities and educations. Excellent coaching is offered in several fields of study. The city not only attracts tourists for leisure trips but, millions of tourists on business trips are also attracted to London every year. The well developed transport network in the city and several luxurious and comfortable accommodations available is also an advantage to the tourists on business trips. While exploring the city on a leisure or business trip you can also relish a comfortable stay at some of the best hotels in the city. These hotels offer outstanding facilities to all the guests whether on business or leisure trips.
Located closed to the banks of the river Thames, this vivacious city of London is the capital of United Kingdom. It is the most renowned city as far as the local attractions are concerned. This beautiful city is also well known for its electrifying nightlife. The city is extremely vigorous and energetic. London is a multiethnic city and inhabitants of almost all corners of the world can be found here. Culture of London is a blend of contemporary and royal periodic traditions. There are several places for entertainment such as dancing dens, pubs, bars, amusement parks, shopping malls and much more. Lifestyle of the place is extremely flexible and anyone can easily indulge into it. The city is well known for its art forms such as opera, jazz, musical concerts and rock bands. Eating is never troublesome in the city as you can find cuisines of almost all parts of the world. The city is also known for its high standards of Education. It has a rich and royal cultural heritage. There are several renowned restaurants all over the city. Numerous local attractions of the city attract millions of tourists, from all over the world.
Front view of the British Museum
The city hosts more than 300 outstanding galleries and museums that entirely exhibit its glorious history. Tate Gallery, British Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery are some of the most popular museums and galleries in the city. Amongst all, British Museum is one the most eminent London Landmark. It is the first museum of London, which was opened for the general public and did not belong to just queen or king of the city unlike others. This museum is well-known for its stupendous sculptures, which was once known as Elgin Marbles. These marbles are displayed in the museum permanently. The free entry in the museum to explore the exceptional artwork attracts the visitors even more. The sculptures demonstrated in the museum depict the extravagant cultural history of the place. Places and People of past 2 million years are can also be seen through the exceptional artifacts in the museums. With more than seven million masterpieces it has become one of the most renowned museums of the world. These objects are collected from all parts of the world and this makes collection even more unique. A large and the most prominent section of the collection of the museum include the work of phenomenal scientist – Sir Hans Sloane. The collection at the museum is one of the most comprehensive and certainly the largest in the world.
Old preserved mummy in the British Museum!
The place is easily accessible from several tube stations such as Russell Square tube station, Tottenham Tube station and Holborn Tube station. Among 300 great museums and galleries, British Museum alone catches the attention of four million people every year. Besides England, the artworks of several other countries are also an essential and popular part of the collection. The staff of the museum is extremely helpful. You can take the assistance of fabulous and experienced guides available in the museum who have a comprehensive knowledge of the all spheres of the museum, from history to artwork and much more. In order to assist the hearing-impairers, guides specialized in sign language are appointed. There are several exhibitions organized in the museums throughout the year. Although there is no entry free for the visitors but, during these temporary exhibitions an entry fee is charged. There are several other London attractions, located close to the British Museum.
London is amongst the most stunning cities of the world. It is the capital of United Kingdom and is located near the river Thames. The city has a rich and glorious cultural heritage as it has been a multi ethnic city since a long time. People of almost all caste and backgrounds can be found here. The place is extremely dynamic and philanthropic that it has something or the other for all age groups and societies. This mesmerizing City is globally well known for its attractions. The iconic landmarks of the London depict the royal and splendid culture and traditions of England. Every year its renowned landmarks attract millions of tourists from all around the world. National Gallery is one of the well known local attractions in the city.
The National Gallery in London
Amongst them National Gallery is the most famous Art Gallery. Founded in the year 1824, it has a collection of more than 2300 paintings. Most of these paintings span the phrase from mid 1200s – 19th century. These paintings are displayed in four wings where they are arranged according to the period i.e. 1250-1500, 1500-1600, 1600-1700 and 1700-1900. The prestigious masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci – “The Virgin of the Rocks” is also a prominent part of this collection. Besides this there are several world famous works of art which are a vital part of the collection at National Gallery. The Phenomenal works of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, John Constables, Rubens, Gainsborough, Raphael, Van Dyck, Michelangelo and Monet are also a part of the National Gallery’s collection. The place is extremely popular among the Londoners and is often crowded especially on holidays. Tourists often find it to be a fascinating landmark because of its exceptional masterpieces and also because the entre to the Gallery is absolutely free of charge. It is among the Top most attractions of London. People interested in paintings, art works etc find it to be a paradise for them. Though the collection at National Gallery includes pieces of art work from all over the world but it specializes in exhibiting the British art and culture. Along with the marvelous paintings, you can also explore spectacular landscapes and portraits in the Gallery.
"Virgin of the Rocks" painting at the National Gallery in London
Although there are several other galleries in the city but, National Gallery is a unique gallery as it also displays unfinished works of art. The gallery also displays several priceless antiques. It is known to have fabulous blend of British Contemporary and international art works. The collection of the gallery imitates various spheres of society such as history, religion, nature and many more. The Gallery is known to have one of the finest collections in the world. The astonishing interiors and spectacular collection of the National Gallery is admired by all age groups. It holds several amazing exhibitions seasonally. To assist the visitors various audio guides and trails are offered in the gallery. Puzzling Pictures is one of the sections in the gallery that includes pictures on the aspects of unusual subjects and history. The Critics often raise questions on this section. The collections in the Gallery are not at all static are acquisitions are generally added time to time. This makes the assortment of art work even more interesting for the visitors. The venue is easily accessible from Piccadilly tube station.
London is undoubtedly one of the finest metropolitan’s of the world. There are lots of tourists attractions situated in the city which is why it attracts billions of tourists every year. The city is so influential that even a small happening in the city affects the rest of the world. Also one of the major reasons of touring London is to take advantage of tremendous shopping facilities for which the city is famed globally. The city is home to several renowned fashion designers who are among the top trendsetters of the world. London being a multi ethnic metropolitan, celebrates several festivals and events throughout the year. The city is also popular for its vivacious and electrifying nightlife.
An evening at the Trafalgar Square
The overall persona and shape of the city is immensely influenced by its glorious attractions. Some of the most renowned attractions of the city are also commonly known as London Landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Trafalgar Square and many more. Amongst all these famous iconic landmarks, Trafalgar Square is one of the most attractive attractions for the tourists. It is located at the heart of the city and is one of the most vivacious open spaces of London. The square has a rich history and it tenders a platform for new events and artistic performances. Since 2003, Trafalgar Square has undergone several changes and now the facilities have improved immensely. Besides central staircase, a large terrace was created at the top of the square. Lifts, public restrooms and café were also a part of these improvements. The Café on the Trafalgar Square is the best place in the region to savor snacks or drinks. It offers a range of fresh food and drinks at reasonable prices. The café s opens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday. The square offers a pleasurable environment to both – tourists and Londoners. Since the year 2000, Heritage Wardens are available at the square throughout the day to guide and help the visitors. They offer information about the rich heritage of the square which is useful for the visitors while exploring the square. The original layout of the square has been updated and modified many time. It is renowned as a sight of considerable historic value. All the statues and monuments at square have strong heritage classifications. It is the chief venue for several demonstrations and rallies that are held generally in the weekends. This iconic landmark is managed by the authority of Greater London. The place can be used for the following purposes:
• Demonstrations and Rallies: Various general, political and religious issues are raised in these rallies. This democratic tradition is strongly supported by the Mayor.
• Filming and Photography: The place can also be booked well in advance for the purpose of shooting for a film etc. The place offers a lively atmosphere and spectacular locations which are appropriate for the films.
• Promotional Events: This vibrant open space is best suited for the promotional activities as it is generally extremely crowded.
• Performances: The venue can be booked for performances by new talented artists. Several visitors are attracted to the place so it is a lucrative venue for the performers.
Christmas Carols being sung at the Trafalgar Square
Besides being the most popular, Trafalgar Square is also the largest square of London. Nelson’s Column, which is a symbol of victory of Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar is a located right in the centre of the square. There are several other renowned buildings located around the square. National Gallery is one such building which is extremely popular for its magnificent collection of classic paintings. Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross are the nearest tube stations.
