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  1. National Gallery
    The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. With paintings dating from 1250 to 1900, the collection includes work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
  2. British Museum
    The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase.
  3. Tate Modern
    The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.
  4. The London Eye
    The British Airways London Eye forms a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes.
  5. The Tower of London
    Take a free-guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
  6. Other Attractions
    Westminster
    Kensington
    Windsor Castle
    Trafalgar Square
    Downing Street 10
    Parliament
    Big Ben
    Gherkin
    Old Royal Observatory & Meridian
    Kew Garden
    Shakespeare's Global Theatre
    St.Paul's Cathedral

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