London's Unique Attractions

London is the heart of England, with many unique attractions found only here. Whether your interests lie in historical landmarks, museums, night life, or 5 star hotels in London, you can find it here. And to see it all, visit the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel, and get a breathtaking view of London and 55 famous landmarks.

There are hundreds of historic landmark in this city, churches, homes, castles and more. The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous landmarks. During its 900 year history, the Tower has been a royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a house for the crown jewels and a zoo, and all these things are represented in one location. Or watch the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, only in London.

Museums abound in London and most are free. The world famous British Museum houses works from all over the world, dating from prehistoric times to modern. See the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, or Egyptian mummies. The National Gallery at Trafalgar Square is filled with some of Western Europe's most famous paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries; there are works by Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Renoir and many others, all free to the public. For something a bit more up to date, try the Tate Modern Museum which showcases modern and contemporary art.

For nightlife, nothing compares to London, whether you are looking for music, theater or food and drink. Every kind of music is heard in London, from hard rock to jazz to classical. Visit any number of clubs to hear fabulous local music or hit one of the many large venues for the world famous musicians of our day. The London theatre scene rivals New York's Broadway for versatility and world class shows. You can see everything from Shakespeare to contemporary, musicals and old classics. There are also any number of specialty clubs such as comedy or children's theatre. You can also find any type of food you might desire, but for something uniquely London, try a dinner cruise on the Thames River and enjoy good food, fun entertainment and great views, or try one of the many London pubs for an evening of good old English ambiance.

London also has a number of 5 star hotels for your first class accommodations. Some of these are the Browns Hotel, the oldest in London, where Rudyard Kipling wrote "The Jungle Book"; Claridge's, a 1930s art deco hotel; and the Dorchester, a favourite of royalty and celebrities.