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Big Ben, the 13.5 tonne bell housed in the Elizabeth Tower, is one of the most famous features of the Houses of Parliament

The gothic Houses of Parliament, built 1840-70, home to the UK's two legislative chambers

Westminster Abbey, built in the 13th century, is the UK's most important religious building, hosting coronations, royal weddings and royal funerals.

The Victoria Memorial at night, scuplted by Thomas Brock

Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Monarch, is open to visitors each summer

The Queen's Guard, responsible for the monarch's protection, outside Buckingham Palace

The White Tower is at the centre of the Tower of London. Famous prisoners held here include Anne Boleyn

The 244 metre long Tower Bridge was built between 1886-1894.

The British Museum is home to some of the world's most amazing artefacts, such as the Elgin Marbles and the Cyrus Cylinder

The Millennium Footbridge spans the Thames between St Paul's and the Tate Modern.

The Christopher Wren desinged central dome of St Paul's Cathedral

The Royal Albert Hall, with a capacity of 5,272, is one of the world's most famous classical music venues. It hosts the Proms each summer.

Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall in December 2013

The National Gallery, on Trafalgar Square, displays world-class paintings for all periods up to the start of the 20th century. More recent works are found in the Tate Modern.

Trafalgar Square is a focal point of central London: as well as the adjacent National Gallery and Nelson's Column, the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's in the Fields and numerous theatres are found nearby.

The tranquil St James' Park is found opposite Buckingham Palace

The Tate Modern, housed in the converted Bankside Power Station, is home to the national collection of modern art

Learn the nation's history, told through portraits, at the National Portrait Gallery.

The London Eye is the largest ferris wheel in Europe, offering great views over Parliament and beyond

HMS Belfast, a retired cruiser that saw active duty in World War Two, is moored in the Thames opposite City Hall

London is full of world-class sporting venues: The Oval (pictured), Lord's cricket ground, Wembley Stadium, Twickenham and Wimbledon to name a few.

Canary Wharf, on the Isle of Dogs in East London, is now a global financial centre.

The O2 Arena, previously the Millennium Dome, is the world's busiest indoor arena

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which hoseted the 2012 summer Olympics, has been converted into an entertainment hub. You can even swim in the Olympic swimming pool!

Victoria Park, East London's lung, is a lesser-known attraction.

Maritime Greenwich, a world heritage site, is home to the Prime Meridian, the Royal Observatory, the Royal Maritime Museum and much more besies.

London offers scores of entertainment options. The Old Vic is undergoing a renaissance under Kevin Spacey's leadership.

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