Top 5 London Attractions

London is one of the most famous cities, with magnificent landmarks that are considered a national and international treasure.

Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a drawbridge, and although this function is now only used a few times a week, all its mechanisms are still in good working order. A little-known fact: the Gothic towers weren’t built for aesthetics; they are actually steel supports, clad in stone.

The bridge is now equipped with numerous sensors and cameras to ensure the bridge is not overloaded or speeding.

Tower of London
For many years, the Tower’s towers were used as a prison. Locals believe that the ghosts of famous prisoners still roam the corridors of the Tower. The last execution in the Tower’s courtyard took place just 80 years ago.

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the primary residence of the British monarch for two centuries. The palace complex comprises several hundred rooms, including a ballroom and throne room, bedrooms and bathrooms, a cafeteria, a private chapel, a post office, and even an ATM. Surrounding the palace are 15 hectares of gardens with a tennis court, a lake, a helipad, an orangery, a rose garden, and cozy nooks.

Big Ben
Big Ben has become a symbol of precision and punctuality. The clock in its tower operates on the pendulum principle. Three times a week, a watchmaker winds the clock by hand.

At night, the numbers on the clock are illuminated. The famous bells have only fallen silent three times in the tower’s history, due to repairs.

Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is a world-famous museum with unique exhibits, including the remains of Archie the giant squid, a cursed amethyst that kills its owners, the skeleton of a starman, Darwin’s octopus, a piece of the moon, a vial of stardust, and other unique items.

The Natural History Museum is visited by 5.5 million people annually.