5 popular tourist attractions in the UK that you must visit

in #travel7 years ago

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As the largest city and also the center of England, London certainly has a lot of history and interesting places to visit. Here are the famous attractions in London that must be visited when they travel there.

1 . Big Ben

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Has a real name Elizabeth Tower or better known by the name of Big Ben is the clock tower which also became one of the most popular landmark of London and visited by many tourists. The tower is located at the north end of Westminster Palace, London and has been around 150 years old. Big Ben itself is the name of a giant bell inside it weighing up to 13 tons.

2 . London Tower Bridge

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London Tower Bridge, a bridge across the River Thames is one of the most popular icons of London. With a unique design, the bridge is divided into 2 equal parts so that both sides can be lifted when the ship with a tall pole will pass under it.

3 . London Eye

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London Eye or the official name of EDF Energy London Eye is a giant mill located on the south bank of the River Thames, precisely in Jubilee Gardens. From the 135m high mower you can see the sights of London as a whole. London Eye is one of the most popular sights in the UK, with visitors reaching 3.5 million people per year.

4 . Buckingham Palace

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In addition to serving as the residence of the Queen of England in London, Buckingham Palace also serves as the administrative headquarters of the British Empire. Located between St.James' Park and Green Park, precisely at the end of The Mall street, this palace is also often used as the venue for royal ceremonies, places to receive state visits, and inauguration places.

5 . Tower of London

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The Tower of London or Tower of London is an old tower located in central London that holds much history and has served the royal family for hundreds of years. The tower has also been a prison, an arsenal, and even a zoo.

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