London is a beautiful city and an ideal holiday destination for people of all age groups. . It is home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world. Once you are in the city, there are lots for you to do. After you have had a room booked in your favourite luxury hotel, you can start discovering the beautiful city. Below are mentioned some places that you cannot afford to miss while in London.

London Eye – Taller than the Big Ben, it is amongst the most popular attractions in London, offering a splendidly beautiful view of the city. However, if you have a fear of heights, be careful, as when you reach more than 400 feet high, the 360 degree view you get can be a little perplexing.

Tower of London – Though the exterior might not be really impressive, the interior always bustles with activity. There are actually 20 towers each equally beautiful. Do not miss seeing the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s Scepter with Cross.

Buckingham Palace – it is the London home of Queen Elizabeth II and is open for tours only during summers when her majesty goes out on vacation. You will get to see the State Rooms which are beautifully decorated with candelabra, chandeliers, and French and English furniture.

St Paul’s Cathedral – this is a very popular tourist attraction, and is immensely stunning. The Cathedral has the tombs of famous historical figures like the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson.

Westminster Abbey – this medieval church gives you glimpse of London’s far-reaching history. Make sure you visit the Poet’s Corner which is the final resting place of famous authors like Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and Geoffrey Chaucer.

National Gallery – this is a must visit place for the art lovers. It has a huge collection of Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this gallery you can get to see works of famous masters like da Vinci, Van Gogh, Titian, Constable and Stubbs.

Victoria and Albert Museum – This museum has beautiful artefacts up to 3000 years old from all around the world. Beautiful paintings, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and textiles are only amongst few things that you will get to see in the museum.

Madame Tussauds – here you will get to see some of the most renowned faces of the world. Shakespeare, Lady Gaga, influential figures from sport, showbiz, politics and royalty, replicas of all of them are present in the Madame Tussauds.

Natural History Museum – if you are visiting London with your children this museum is worth a visit. It has a collection of the rarest, tallest and biggest animals in the world. A 40 million year old spider, a life-sized Blue Whale and much more is in store for you in the Natural History Museum

Shopping – the shopaholics are sure to have a great time in London. The city is well-known for its famous street markets including Portobello Market, Greenwich Market and Camden market. Apart from these markets there are many famous malls, boutiques and stores from where you can purchase both branded and non-branded products.

Whether you plan to visit the city with your family, friends or your beloved, your trip to London will surely be one that will live down your memory lane for a long, long time.