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Great Cities of the World. Why Do People Live in Cities?. Hyde Park. London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world.
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Great Cities of the World Why Do People Live in Cities?
Hyde Park London's Hyde Park is one of the greatest city parks in the world. It has something for everyone. You can enjoy swimming, boating, cycling and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children’s playground. If you’re out and about on Sunday, head to Speaker’s Corner to hear London’s most vocal orators share their opinions with the world.
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the royal family since 1837. Today it is used by The queen for official events and receptions. The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. More than 50,000 people visit the Palace each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the Royal Garden Parties. ,
Duck Tour On the London Duck tour, you'll tour London's sights in a way you never imagined possible on an exciting road and river adventure aboard on a yellow amphibious vehicle. It's approximately 75 minutes of fun, laughter and interesting sightseeing in fantastic London. You will pass famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Big Ben, the House of Parliament and Trafalgar Square. You'll then make a dramatic Launch into the Thames River (20 minutes) for the waterborne part of your tour.
London Eye The observation wheel turns slow enough for people to embark while it is moving. A complete turn takes about 30 minutes. Thanks to the construction of the glass capsules on the outer side of the rim, Capsule the passengers have a great 360° view over London. Many famous landmarks are clearly visible, including Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. On a clear day you can see as far as 40 km (25 miles). Make sure you get your tickets in advance, lines can be very long, both the lines for embarking and for ticket purchases. It's less crowded at night when the views are even more spectacular.
Tower of London The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and well preserved historical buildings in the world. It is one of the world’s most famous fortresses and has seen service as royal palace, prison, armory and even a zoo. It was constructed over 900 years ago by William the Conqueror, There is a display of the queen’s jewelry for visitors to see, and the infamous Beefeaters tasked with the job of guarding them as well as showing visitors some of the attractions highlights.
Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds museum in London is a major tourist attraction located in central London. It is famous for recreating famous people, or celebrities, in wax. People can see famous singers, politicians, sport stars, the royal family and many other famous people there.