London Guide
Guide to the City of London
London is a word class city with a deep historical heritage. It provides many diverse attractions ranging from cultural and artistic establishments, political and historical sites, parks and sports arenas. For visitors interested in culture, the city is home to the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square. The museum and its Royal Collection are owned by the British Government and the Royal family of England. The collection contains over two thousand paintings, spanning the six centuries leading up to 1900. In addition to art, London also has music. Both the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra are located in Barbican Centre. The LSO is also well-known for recording the scores for many famous modern films including Harry Potter and Star Wars. Visit the Barbican Centre website for more information - www.barbican.org.uk
Museum of London
Within the same Barbican Centre complex is the Museum of London. It chronicles the history of London from prehistoric times to the modern era with a number of exhibits that include historical artefacts like the Mayor's State Couch, fashion items, galleries depicting the scenes of the Medieval and Victorian eras and even a modern LED screen to present the work of modern filmmakers. London itself is a history museum of sorts, filled with a number of famous buildings with recognisable names like Big Ben (built in 1858), the Tower of London (1066) and Parliament (built in 1541 and expanded in 1840).
London's Hyde ParK
Hyde Park, located in Central London, is a more leisurely destination that also offers interesting attractions of its own, including Speakers' Corner, where people come to debate, discuss and perform. London is also home to Wembley Stadium, a huge national football (soccer) arena as well as the O2 Arena, which was built for the 2012 Summer Olympics. London is a great place to visit for travelers interested in culture, history, politics and sports. Serviced Apartments London provides a place to stay in the vicinity of the famous attractions of England's capital.