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Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Delve into British politics at this historic complex, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

Richly adorned with artistic and historical references, this tribute to Prince Albert represents Gothic Revival architecture at its most ornate.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

This grand structure marks the entrance to the Mall and was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria.

One of the wealthiest residential areas of London has shops, museums and art galleries. Visit for the annual flower show and imagine yourself living in this posh district.

One of the wealthiest residential areas of London has shops, museums and art galleries. Visit for the annual flower show and imagine yourself living in this posh district.

Peruse the jewelry, designer brands and antiques on display in the upscale boutiques and elegant arcades of London’s prime shopping street.

London’s great meeting place and the “front yard” of the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church.

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

This spectacular UNESCO site is a gorgeous public park and an important center of botanical research. 

Walk along this grand road, which stretches from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace and is frequently used for royal processions.     

Although the smallest royal residence in Britain, this lovely red-brick palace has a history that spans more than 400 years. 

London’s great meeting place and the “front yard” of the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church.

London’s great meeting place and the “front yard” of the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church.

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

Although the smallest royal residence in Britain, this lovely red-brick palace has a history that spans more than 400 years. 

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

Jousting, archery and cricket are woven into the rich history of this active park, enclosed by some of Richmond’s most historic buildings.