London hardly needs an introduction, from the famous London Tower, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Family, Double Decker Buses, Madame Tussads to the Beatles; this megapolis has a reputation that outdoes itself. Steering towards a future that has a multiethnic population behind the wheel, London is a spicy melting pot of cultures that bubbles and brews to the brim and displays itself in many facets, from the arts to delectable cuisine. With preparations ongoing to host 2012 Olympics, London will soon dominate the world scene with its performances and world class gaming venues. Of the many things to do while in London, from shopping to sight-seeing, dining, catching theatrical performances and the incandescent nightlife, a tourist in this part of the globe will be spoilt for choice. For the art enthusiast, there is no better place to explore the world of paint, canvases, coal, pencil, carvings and others than in the London art galleries. The National Gallery located in Trafalgar Square boasts an impressive collection of over 2,300 pieces of art to admire while you are there. With a collection that can be dated from the 13th to the 19th century of Western European paintings, The National Gallery is a gem in the London gallery art scene. And on Bankside, London SE1 is the Tate Modern, known to have the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in the world. The Royal Academy of Arts is another such establishment that can be found at Piccadilly, tickets to enter this gallery require to be purchased and will vary upon season and other concessions. To name a few of the other art galleries that can be found in London; Barbican Centre, The Photographerâs Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Serpentine Gallery and the Wallace Collection. Enjoy the best of London while on holiday, from a hotel that takes you to the heart of the city, with numerous accommodation options that suit your budget and style. When looking for a London hotel that exudes a level of luxury and elegance that has been luring royalty, politicians and celebrities for over a century, you need not look any further than The Langham London. This graceful luxury London hotel is home to the Palm Court, where the tradition of the âafternoon teaâ was born, and has been delighting customers with their legendary service for generations.
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Excellent Art Galleries to Visit in London
December 21st, 2009With excellent galleries, great shopping and wonderful sights, London is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. London has a genuinely diverse population and over three hundred languages are spoken within the city. According to 2006 statistics, it has a population of 7512400, which means it’s the most populous municipality in the european union and the 2nd most populous in Europe. London has been chosen as the host of the 2012 olympics. London has a rich history that covers more than 2000 years, so it would be impossible to talk about it all. However, the city was particularly badly affected amid world war 2. During world war two, London was bombed heavily. kids were evacuated to the countryside to escape the bombing. the people who remained hid from from bombs in the london underground. However, almost 35 000 the people of london were killed, & approximately 50,000 were seriously injured. One of the most popular places to visit in London is Buckingham Palace, which has been the official london residence of the british monarchy since 1837. The palace was initially opened to the public in 1993 & the changing of the guard has proved especially popular with them. This ceremony takes place in front of the palace at 11. 30 every day in summer & every other day during the winter. Buckingham Palace is located in Westminster & its accessible by tube & bus. London boasts some of the finest shops in the world. Whether you are are you looking for designer fashion, souvenirs or tasty food, you are sure to find the things you want here. One of the city’s most renowned outlets is harrods in knightsbridge. This department store is one of the world’s most famous and was formed in 1834. now run by Mohamed Al Fayed, it employs over five thousand people and boasts countless designer concessions. London boasts fabulous history, which we are sure that all of us will find exhilarating. From fabulous eateries, to elite night clubs & wine bars, there is things for everyone to enjoy in London. One of the most renowned night clubs is the Embassy, which is a members club on Old Burlington street. The nightclub is relatively pricey, but it is full of celebrities & fabulous for star spotting. in addition to this, it serves fabulous food by michelin starred Garry Hollihead. Because its such a enormous location, London is extremely simple to get to. in fact, its well-connected by rail & has some large train stations, containing London Bridge, London Victoria, London Euston & Liverpool st. in addition to this, the city also has 3 major airports, Heathrow; Stanstead & Luton. Driving in London can be tricky due to the congestion charge, but the city has a wonderful underground & bus network to help people get about. Thanks for reading!
