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Dirik Hameed
You can only say you've been to London when you've visited the city's most famous tourist attractions. Staying at cheap hotels London will likewise make it easier for you to spend on other tourist activities. Bad service isn't necessarily equated with the cheap rates. London has a lot to offer in terms of hotels Kings Cross, in fact. The first place that you should visit is West End. The place houses a lot of theatre shows which are performed nightly. It doesn't matter whether you like tragedies, romance, or comedy, you can find all these and more at West End. There are also online ticket sales available to buyers. The great thing about theatres here is that you have a wide variety of choices. They are also very near hotel St Pancras, which is a common place for tourists to stay. The Big Ben is also another tourist spot. This is because the Big Ben is the first thing that pops into people's minds when you mention London. Although a lot of people think that Big Ben is the name of the entire clock tower it is actually just the name of one of the clock's bells.The tower is located near Parliament House, northeast of the Palace of Westminster. Big Ben is such a huge tourist attraction also because it holds the world record as the largest four faced clock. It is also the third tallest clock tower in the world. The Tower of London is yet another landmark that you must visit while staying in London. This tower is sometimes referred to as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. The Thames River is south of this tower. The Tower has served many purposes over the years. Since 1303, it has been the home to the Crown Jewels. It has also been used as a palace, a prison, a fortress, an observatory and has been home to the Royal Mint, the public records office, and a place of execution and torture. Legends also say that it is haunted by the ghosts of Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I. The Tower Bridge is also a famous tourist spot. You shouldn't confuse this with the London Bridge of nursery rhyme fame. The Tower Bridge is actually made up of two towers tied together, connecting the two sides of London. The London Eye should likewise be on your itinerary. Th London Eye is located on the banks of the River Thames and is the tallest observation wheel in the world. You can enjoy the panoramic views of London through the London Eye. Of course you shouldn't go on this if you have a fear of heights. The entire rotation takes around a half hour to finish. It has attracted thousands of tourists daily. When visiting London, there are a lot of sights to see. Obviously this is not a comprehensive list of such attractions. You can even take a train or a bus out of London to places like Bath, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Stonehenge. The possibilities are endless.
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