Even one weekend is enough to visit the capital of the United Kingdom, between monuments, shopping and entertainment.
Forty-eight hours to visit London? Enough and more. The undertaking is difficult, but possible. Of course, for an in-depth tour it takes more time, but a weekend It is more than enough to see the main sights from the city. Let's go right now!
1. Buckingham Palace
It is the official residence of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom and where public ceremonies are held. The Changing of the Guard is a world famous and free performance. Visiting the interior, however, is subject to a fee.
2. Hyde Park
Divided into two parts by the Serpentine Lake, it is one of the largest parks in the center of London. If you want a little relaxation, the ideal is to eat a sandwich sitting on the benches.
3. Trafalgar Square
Is plaza dedicated to the memory of the Battle of Trafalgar, often the site of political events. Here is the famous Nelson's Column. It is also the place where people gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
4. Tower's bridge
Built in 1894, it is one of the most famous bridges in the world and is home to the Crown Jewels. From here it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of the city.
5. Oxford Street
È la most famous street from the British capital and is more than 4 kilometers long. Located in the city center, near the British Museum, with its 300 shops, it is one of the best-known shopping streets in the world.
6. Portobello
It is the quintessential London market, which winds down the street of the same name. Famous throughout the world for its art and antiques, the market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 15 p.m.
7. Kensington Palace
It was the home of Princess Diana and the birthplace of Queen Victoria. Located in the famous gardens of the same name, Kensington Gardens, it looks very luxurious and impressive.
8. Piccadilly Circus
It is a famous square in London, as well as a meeting place and moral heart of the city. It is one of the main traffic hubs in the city. Famous for the plays of lights in one of its buildings.
9. Harrods
Harrods is a luxury department store located in one of the wealthiest areas of London. Here you can buy “from the pin to the elephant”, as their slogan says. Harrods is now one of the icons that represent the city.
10. San Pablo's cathedral
It is the most important cathedral in the city, with its world-famous dome. They got married here William and Kate and here are the tombs of the most important people of London.
If you have time left, a typical tour is a must. bus numbers two floors red or visit the london zoo, famous all over the world. Also unmissable HMS Belfast, the ship docked in front of the Tower of London, the only one left that served in World War II. Also worth visiting Covent Garden, a neighborhood full of restaurants, museums, shops and street artists or take a walk through the residential neighborhood of nothing hill, a ride on the London Eye, the most famous ferris wheel in the United Kingdom and, last but not least, listening to the sound of the Big Ben, the main bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, in the Clock Tower.
