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Guide to the St. Paul's Cathedral of London

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You should not leave London without a visit to the St. Paul’s Cathedral. The magnificent building is accessible from short let serviced apartments Central London . St. Paul’s Cathedral is the Seat of the Bishop of London. It is also what everybody calls the British Commonwealth’s "parish church.” It is without doubt the most illustrious and the largest church in London. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington St. Paul’s construction started in 1675 and finished in 1711. The design is by Sir Christopher Wren. The Renaissance church is nothing short of magnificent. It measures a spectacular 515 ft by 227 ft across its transepts. It has two towers that measure 212 ft each in height and a breathtaking 365-ft dome. What can you expect from a visit to this cathedral? The Cathedral’s Magnificent Dome Everybody who visits St. Paul’s Cathedral should scale the interior of its outstanding dome. Getting to the top of this 365-ft dome will take all of 5

Visiting London’s Top Attractions

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  London welcomes at least 15 million tourists each year. This is not at all surprising – what with the seemingly endless museums, royal palaces, cathedrals, primeval castles, Roman ruins, and vibrant centers for arts and entertainment one can explore in the city. Visiting London is made even more convenient by the number of holiday apartments Islington that you can stay in during your visit. Make your trip to London worthwhile. Make sure to include the following top attractions: Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington City Booker Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is considered as one of Great Britain’s iconic structures. It is a place that displays royal pageantry through the Changing of the Guards. The exercise draws people with its demonstration of precision marching to music. The Royal Family has lived in Buckingham Palace since the reign of Queen Victoria. You will know if the present-day Queen is in the palace by looking at the flagpole on top

Guide to the National Gallery in London

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The National Gallery is one of the popular tourist spots in Central London. Located in Trafalgar Square, the art museum is accessible from almost all parts of London, including holiday apartments near Oxford Street London . A good number of art museums in continental Europe are formed in the same manner – an existing princely or royal art collection is nationalized. The same is not true with the National Gallery. Visit City Booker In 1824, the British government made an initial purchase of thirty eight paintings from the renowned John Julius Angerstein Collection. Subsequent purchases, as well as donations from the Gallery’s early directors and other private sponsors, allowed the Gallery to expand its first collection. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington The National Gallery has a priceless and comprehensive collection of 2,300 paintings that date back to the middle of the 13 th century up to the 1900s. It has a small collection compared to many nation

Explore London’s Hop-on Hop-off Tours this Christmas

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You do not want to go through the stress of following rigid tour schedules and dealing with immense crowds when you are on a sightseeing tour. With the Hop-on Hop-off Tours of London, you can enjoy the city’s leading tourist spots on an easy and flexible schedule. You can simply go from your Oxford Street accommodation and take the bus at the closest designated stop.  Get a single-day pass and select any date that is convenient for you. If you are traveling with your kids, they, too, are likely to enjoy exploring London in a comfortable open-top double-decker bus. Also Check Out: Serviced Apartments Islington City Booker You can opt for any of the three route options (red, blue, and yellow) offered. Each ticket is good for 24 hours of sightseeing. You are provided with audio commentary when you take the blue or the red routes. You get the benefit of having a live guide when you take the yellow route. Kids get activity packs and children’s commentary on any of th