London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. 1. Visit Buckingham Palace and Watch the Changing of the Guard 2. See the Royal Jewels at The Tower of London and Walk Across Tower Bridge 3. Get Cultured at the British Museum 4. Get Captivated by Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament 5. Get Creative at the National Gallery 6. Tour the Sculptures in the Victoria and Albert Museum 7. Wander around Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square 8. Take a Trip to the Top of the Shard 9. Get Inspired by The Two Tates: Tate Britain and Tate Modern 10. Walk the Hallowed Halls of Westminster Abbey |