London Beauty Never Ends

How you stand on the bridge at the River Thames in front of Big Ben in the next few months. Imagination that may emerge is admiration of a clock tower with a tale every fifteen minutes and the Houses of Parliament aka British parliament building. In this building, the political process took place in the state in the form of constitutional monarchy. So, where are the first stepping upon arrival in London.

Sightseeing in London, many do and many choices. Could be you’re an artist. Thus, a myriad of theaters in London will be a treat to attract, including Shakespeare’s theater program from Shakespeare’s Globe. Building wooden Shakespeare’s Globe was first built in 1599 as an open theater during Shakespeare worked and wrote many famous plays. Buildings located in the heart of London reopened in 1997.

If you are connoisseur of paintings, the gallery will be a national priority. If easy outdoor , wide field, such as Hyde Park or St James Park, will be the first to enjoy London. In other words, whatever the background of the capital of United Kingdom visitors are always the perfect choice.

Almost all the historical places located in the heart of London. So can be reached by the tourists in one to five days. Usually the third visit places in London to enjoy, and it mengapresiasi chosen location it may take a day. Here are some of them.

Big Ben

To see and a large clock tower, visitors who use the subway, or popular called Tube, simply stop at the railway station with the Westminster Jubilee or the District Line. So out of the station, Big Ben have been welcomed. Big Ben tower is part of the architect Sir Charles Barry’s plan to develop re-Palace of Westminster (now referred to as the Houses of Parliament). Rebuilt because the majority of the palace was completely destroyed by fire October 16, 1834.

While Barry became the main architect, the development of Big Ben tower to Augustus Welby Northmore handled Pugin. He was planning a tower style high rise Ghotic with 96.3 meters, equivalent to 16 floors. There are at least two theories about the origin of the name Big Ben. First, derived from Sir Benjamin Hall who led development. He was her fertility, and to respect the building, so-called “Big Ben” or Ben’s lush body. The second theory, derived from the heavyweight champion Benjamin Caunt, who is also known as “Big Ben” or big Ben.

Houses of Parliament itself is a 650-governmental British parliamentarian. Every Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister of Great Britain should come to answer opposition questions. The debate in this building normally live television.

River Thames

Houses of Parliament is situated at the edge of the Thames River 346 kilometers in length. The root word “Thames” is derived from the Celtic language to name the river, Tamesas. Latin language is Tamesis and modern Welsh accent into the Thames. Meaning all said it was “dark”.

With about 5 pounds, we can enjoy the river by ship from the port at Westminster Pier or to the Tower of London. If still interested, get to Greenwich in the tempo of 30-50 minutes. And if not satisfied, one can ride the river transport providers, the Thames Clipper. You can ride down to the fullest with 10 pounds per ticket! Routes from London Eye Pier to Greenwich Pier North until there is more to be seen, including the famous Tower Bridge.

Church legendary

Still in the vicinity of Central London (Westminster area), there is the legendary church recently become the wedding Prince William and Kate Middleton are now called Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. This is the Church of Westminster Abbey, the coronation of the queen and king of England. In fact, Princess Diana with Prince Charles also perform weddings in this church in 1981.

The church complex is a Benedictine monastery was rebuilt by Queen Elizabeth I in 1560 as a church is run from the Church of Saint Peter. For those who want to know more, the location of the church is also home to the tomb and monument of famous British figures such as Sir Isaac Newton, David Livingstone, and Ernest Rutherford. In addition to this Wesminster Church there is a very important church, the cathedral of St Paul’s with its external and internal architecture is amazing. This is where Queen Elizabeth II was crowned ruler of the Kingdom so.

Trafalgar Square

From the Church of Westminster, you can walk about 400 meters to Trafalgar Square with the famous tower. This monument was established in 1843 to commemorate the victory of Lord Horatio Nelson Physically the French fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805. Monumental statue of Nelson at its peak there is about 52 meters high.

In the 14th century until the end of the 17th century, some regions Trafalgar Square is the site of the Great Mews or can be referred also as a warehouse or a car or vehicle is serving Whitehall Palace. At the beginning of the 18th century, this Mews no longer used by the Royal Household until the area is cleaned. In 1812 the architect John Nash to develop new concepts to improve the face of London. He wanted this page to a cultural field, open to the public. New in 1830 is officially named Trafalgar Square.

Before reaching Trafalgar Square, we can also see the Prime Minister of England office at 10 Downing Street. Although the road and enclosed by high iron tightly guarded armed policy, we are able to spy on the office door of a black PM number 10 is famous for. Before there is a variety of terrorist attacks, tourists can still mejeng at the door of number 10 is for remembrance. Now the small street care policy at the door of number one on the British.

Buckingham

London city historical connoisseur can directly penetrate the road to Buckingham Palace. Referred to the Mall Road is the left side there was a garden area called St James’ Park, while the right side of Prince Charles official residences.

Despite the lucrative air conditioning at the end of the year, but we still can enjoy keasrian park St James Park with a lake. In summer, many castles open to the public, among others, for example, saw the wedding dress Kate Middleton. However, at the end of winter is no more ekshibisi in Buckingham.

Buckingham Palace is not simply a symbol of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. However, this palace has been the real home of Queen Elizabeth II. Can be said also, this is the palace of the Queen of England is also the Head of State of Canada and Australia. Not rare in the courtyard garden at the back of Buckingham presents a concert called famous British pop singer.

For tourists, of course is interesting is that the government saw the change of guards in the palace gates. Substitution guards usually take place around 14:00 pm local time. In addition to admiring the beauty of this palace, may wish to take a picture sitting in the Queen Victoria monument right in front of Buckingham.

Just a little information that the new Buckingham Palace built in 1702 by the Duke of Buckingham his home in London. King George III bought Buckingham House was in 1761 for his wife, Queen Charlotte, a great place for family, but close to St James’s Palace in which many government activities take place. Buckingham House was later better known as the Queen’s House due to move in Queen Charlotte and 14 of the 15 children of King George III was born here.

The front of Buckingham who had known called The Mall expanded in 1847 by Edward Blore and planned again in 1913 by Sir Aston Webb as a monument of Queen Victoria’s background. This monument is installed as Queen Victoria’s is the first as government authorities, who live in Buckingham Palace in 1837.

Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, including 19 national space, 52 bedrooms government members and guests, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 area offices, and 78 bedrooms. This building has a width of 108 meters on the front, 120 meters long and 24 meters high. In this palace, Queen Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburg, since crowned in 1952 to stay and carry British monarchy.