1. Attractions in London
London may be the city with the most diverse architectural styles in the world. Here are the top 10 iconic buildings in London.
1. Fragment Building
The ruins building is 309.6 meters high and was completed in 2012. This is a relatively new building in London. It is London's urban landscape and landmark buildings, overlooking the entire London.
2. St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral was the tallest building in London until 1965. Prince Charles and Diana Spencer's wedding took place here, and Martin Luther King's sermons were held here. It also appears in the Harry Potter films and Mary Poppins.
3. Tower of London
The Tower of London has a history of nearly a thousand years and is the oldest complete building in London. The building has had many identities over the centuries. It has been a royal residence, a zoo, a prison and now the protector of the crown.
4. British Museum
The British Museum in London is the world's first national public museum, opened in 1753. It is a Greek Revival building with more than 8 million rare and precious items, and it is always open to everyone free of charge.
5. Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is one of the finest Gothic-Renaissance buildings in the world . During World War II, the Houses of Parliament were bombed 12 times in one night, and the chamber of the House of Commons was also destroyed in the process. In 1941, the House of Commons was redesigned and built.
6. Tate Modern
This building was the first oil-fired power station in the UK and was built in the 1940s. This is a modern lighthouse whose distinguishing feature is its spectacular chimney. After the power station closed in the 1980s, Herzog and de Meuron transformed it into the new Tate Modern, which opened in May 2000.
7. Cucumber
Its official name is St. Mary's Axe30, named after the lost church. Since its completion, Cucumber has become one of the first supertall buildings on the London skyline.
8. London Aquatics Center
Designed for the 2012 Olympics, this magnificent building features Zaha Hadid’s signature curves and was inspired by Running water.
9. National Theater
The National Theater is one of the most representative Brutalist buildings in London, designed by architect Denis Ruston. On the surface, the theater looks like a big chunk of concrete. When you take a closer look, you will find its beauty even more, especially the beautiful panel building interior.
10. The Lloyd's Building
The Lloyd's Building was designed by Rogers Steck Harvey and Associates. Because all service facilities are placed outside, it has a futuristic machine-like appearance, so it is also called a building with maintenance both inside and outside
2. Attractions around London
p>The United Kingdom, located on the edge of Europe, is a country full of charm. It has a long and complex history, rich national culture, charming royal family, pleasant pastoral scenery and real castles, as well as rock music, football and fashion brands, all of which have created a strong British style. . There are countless famous attractions in the UK, which can be distinguished by cities.
History has left it with a large number of medieval castles, churches, ruins, etc. Natural scenery includes the famous Lake District, Scottish Highlands, Welsh countryside, etc. For example: British Museum, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Big Ben, Cambridge City and other attractions.
3. London Attractions
London’s administrative areas are divided into the City of London and 32 urban areas. The 12 urban areas outside London are called Inner London, and the other 20 urban areas are called Outer London.
London, Inner London and Outer London make up Greater London. Greater London can be divided into City of London, West London, East London, South End and Port. London is a financial center and a trading center. West London is home to the Royal Palaces, the residence of the Prime Minister, Parliament and government departments. East London is an industrial area, a residential area for workers. The South Zone is a mixed industrial, commercial and residential area. The harbor refers to the area between Tower Bridge and the Thames Estuary. Greater London covers an area of ??1,580 square kilometers.
1. The City of London, a municipality. City of Westminster.
2. Kensington and Chelsea
3. Hammersmith and Fulham
4. Wandsworth
5. Lamberts (Lambert)
6. Saswick (Southwark)
7. Letts Tower Hamlets
8 .Hackney
9.Islington
10.Camden
1.Bren Brent (Brent)
12. Ealing (Ealing)
13. Hounslow
14. Richmond
15. Kingston (Kingston)
6. Merton (Merton)
7. Sutton
18. Crow Eden
9. Bromley (Bromley)
20. Lewisham
21. Greenwich
22. Bexley
23. Havering
24. Barking and Dagenham
25. Redbridge
< p>26. Newham27. Waltham Forrest
28. Haringey
29. Enfield (Enfield)
30. Barnet
31. Hello (Hello)
32. Hillingdon
: 4. London Scenic spots
1. Haizhu Lake Park is located in the southern section of the new central axis of Haizhu District, Guangzhou City. It is located at Exit B of Datang Station of Metro Line 3. You can reach the scenic spot by walking eastward. The park covers an area of ??2248.3 acres. , composed of an inner lake and an outer lake. It is open to the public free of charge and has become a choice for citizens to relax, experience the wetland and get close to nature.
2. Haizhu Children’s American Park is based on ecology and nature. Green areas, such as tree-shaded activity areas with natural wildness, hydrophilic plant areas, four-season flower and fruit areas, and native forest areas that attract birds
3. Xiaogang Park is the largest comprehensive park in Haizhu District. The park is surrounded by universities such as Sun Yat-sen University and the Academy of Fine Arts, with a total area of ??167,000 square meters. It is the park with the most ornamental bamboos in Guangzhou. There is a historic Xiaogang Bridge in the park.
4. Guangzhou Haizhu. There are two unusual monuments in Zhoutouzui Park at the intersection of three rivers at the western end of the island. One is the "Sugar" sailing monument commemorating the friendship between China and Oman for more than 1,200 years, and the other is a sculpture commemorating the heroic resistance of the Guangzhou people against the British invaders.
5. Attractions in London, England
The rich history of the Tower of London is filled with stories: in the 11th century, it was a river fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. , showing strong military strength; in the 13th century, British kings Henry III and Edward I expanded the tower, adding moats and more defensive structures around it;
After the 19th century, the Tower of London was designated Home to the Royal Mint, it has become one of the safest and most heavily guarded places in the UK. The royal family also kept their most precious jewels and possessions inside; to date, the Tower of London has become a major tourist attraction in the British capital.
In the White Tower, the Royal Treasure Hall mainly displays royal crowns, scepters and royal jewelry since the 17th century, as well as rich collections in the Royal Armory, a remaining section of the Roman fortress wall, and even the royal palace. The gruesome torture scenes are places worth exploring, which can give people a deep understanding of the bloody history of the British royal family behind these mysterious buildings.
6. Famous attractions in London
1. Edinburgh Castle
2. Holyrood Palace, Hallerud Palace
< p>3. Greenwich Park, Greenwich Park4. St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Church
5. Millennium Dome Millennium Dome
< p>6. Big Ben Big Ben7. Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace
8. Elizabeth Tower in Elizabeth Tower
9. St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Cathedral
10. Tower of London Tower of London
Current location Famous buildings in London include:
Westminster Abbey
< p>St Peter's Collegiate Church in Westminster, commonly known as Westminster Abbey, is located on the north bank of the River Thames in London.It was originally a Catholic Benedictine monastery, built in 960, expanded in 1045, completed in 1065, and rebuilt from 1220 to 1517.
Second, the Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the British Parliament (including the House of Lords and the House of Commons) . The Palace of Westminster is one of the representative works of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987.
Three. St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is a world-famous religious holy place, the fifth cathedral in the world, the largest church in the UK, the second largest domed church in the world, and ranked among the five cathedrals in the world. St. Paul's church was built in 604 and was destroyed and rebuilt many times. The famous British designer and architect Sir Christopher Wren completed the design of London's largest church at the end of the 17th century, which took 35 years of hard work.
Four. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the British monarch's principal bedroom and office in London. Located in Westminster, the palace is one of the venues for national celebrations and royal welcome ceremonies, and is also an important tourist attraction.
Buckingham Palace has also been an important gathering place during moments of celebration or crisis in British history. From 1703 to 1705, Buckingham Palace was a large town hall building built here by Buckingham and John Sheffield, Duke of Normanby, which constitutes the main building today.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) British Museum
The British Museum, also known as the British Museum, is located in Russell Square, north of New Oxford Street, London, England. The museum was founded in 1753 and officially opened to the public on January 15, 1759. It is the oldest and most magnificent comprehensive museum in the world and one of the four largest and most famous museums in the world.
Current location London's East End was once a crowded slum. The streets are narrow and the houses are densely packed, mostly from the mid-19th century. During World War II they were mostly damaged by bombing and rebuilt. As a group of young emerging designers moved their studios here, it quickly became a gathering place for internationally renowned artists. Hoxton, especially the East End, is a hub for artists and designers. Land prices in this place are relatively cheap and it’s not too far from London’s West End.
A sizable community has been formed. With the gathering of artists and the development of creative industries in this area, galleries, bars, coffee bars, clubs and restaurants were established one after another. Many of the artists' outdoor works can be seen on the streets of East London. Graffiti artist Banksy's anti-war and environmentally friendly graffiti works are common outdoors.
London’s West End is one of the two major theater centers in the world, as famous as New York’s Broadway. It is the international stage for the performing arts and is synonymous with British theatre. To be precise, London's West End theaters refer to the 49 theaters managed, owned or used by members of the London Theater Guild.
London’s West End is synonymous with the British performing arts industry and a force that cannot be ignored in the British economy.
The development history of London's West End can be seen as the history of the development of British drama. At the end of the 16th century, the first open-air theater appeared in England. Before then, theater troupes could only perform on the streets and in bars. The 16th and 17th centuries were the golden age of English drama. Shakespeare created a large number of works that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Drama began to shift from looking for an audience to performing in fixed places to attract the audience.
The contribution of British drama to the world is self-evident, and the role of London’s West End in the development of British drama is unquestionable. More importantly, today, London's West End, as a drama center and entertainment center, plays an increasingly significant role in the British economy and has become a force that cannot be ignored.
7. Must-see attractions in London
Focus on two attractions in London. The first is Downing Street, which is the seat of the British government. Many important government departments such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance are located here. No. 10 Downing Street is the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
Another attraction is Coventry Gardens in central London, which is very popular with tourists and is a place integrating shopping, food, and culture.
8. Attractions in central London
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is located on the south bank of the Thames River. It was built in England to celebrate the year 2000. This giant Ferris wheel is 135 meters high and offers a bird's-eye view of London.
If you choose to ride at dusk, the romantic sunset over the Thames will be unforgettable. The London Eye at night has a dreamy quality, and the illuminated Ferris wheel forms a huge blue halo, like a bright eye in the night sky; if you sit inside and overlook the night view of London, it's fantastic.