Super Fitness Health BlogLondon: So Much To See
London is traditional yet cutting-edge, old world yet modern. It is a world city by any measure and it represents a quintessential international metropolis. Walking through London you might feel you are in the capital of the world, since the city is a Mecca for shopping, finance, trade, transit, entertainment and new trends. London is also a symbolic city, one of the most renown worldwide. It is the home to the Queen, Big Ben, the tube and double-decker buses.
Checking In
There are lots of hotels in the city to check in to for business or just for a vacation. From opulent hotels like 41, which is adjacent to the Royal Mews of the Buckingham Palace road to small hostels, you will find something for everyone. A great way to find the best place to stay is through an online travel site like Expedia. You will usually find Expedia coupons and deals that will make your travel cheaper. One alternative to a hostel or a hotel is an apartment, which is more comfortable, more cost effective and they sure provide a unique experience in the city. There are agencies that rent apartments in London, one of them being London Connection.
London Sightseeing
When you visit London, you can count 100s of sights and adventures that will satisfy the most adventurous persons. England has been one of the main cultural cities of Europe since the 1700s. The museums have a renown cultural heritage and an enormous wealth of artifacts from British history, western civilization and of course loads of oriental treasures from colonies.
The Design Museum is a must for everyone interested in modern design. Westminster Abbey is one of Britain’s grandest buildings and it represents the scene where marriages, coronations and burials of the British monarchs take place. The National Gallery, situated in Trafalgar Square is one of the world’s most prominent and rare collections of Western European paintings. Its collection consists of paintings from 1250 to 1900. There you can admire works by Cezanne, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Turner and many others.
The British Museum, which was founded in 1753, has collections of antiquities from Western Asia, Greece and Rome, Egypt, Assyria as well as Medieval, Renaissance and Modern collections. Their collection consists of 6.5 million objects of all sizes.
At the Tower of London, you make take a Yeoman tour or just enjoy the sight of the Crown Jewels. It is definitely a must see and it has been a witness of more than 900 years of British history. Big Ben is the colloquial name for the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. You will find it on the northeastern part of the Houses of Parliament.
Eating Out In London
London is not just about sightseeing. Dining in London is a very enjoyable experience. If you are looking for an a Chinese restaurant, an Italian restaurant or a Thai restaurant you will find something for every taste. From cheap restaurants to afternoon tea to 5-star dining or Sunday roast, you can find in London anything the most pretentious gourmand wants. Some ideas for dining include the Middle Eastern delights, like The Afghan Kitchen, romantic restaurant with focus on great-tasting food. In Dalston. you may find some of the most well-known Turkish restaurants in London.
No trip to London would be complete without afternoon tea at The Ritz, which is extremely popular and bookings are made four weeks in advance. Other nice places are The Metropolitan, The Ritz or The Berkley.
Enjoy your stay.
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