Top Places to Visit in London

London is a massive city with a lot of offer, there are hundreds of places which must be visited by tourists however as we can mention all of them we will mention just a few places that you must visit in London, we will show you some of the best places in one of the cultural hubs of the world.

1. Leicester Square 

A vibrant landmark and entertainment hub. This is where all the movie premiers in London are held, it has numerous cinemas including the famous Odeon and Empire cinemas. There are a lot of eateries, cafes and bars also around the square which include London's only Haagan daaz and Ben and Jerrys ice cream parlours.

2. Oxford/Regents Street 

Oxford Street is Europe's busiest shopping street which is one and half miles long. Both these streets are connected by the very famous Oxford Circus and are major shopping areas. They are home to numerous departmental stores and flagship stores. Every Christmas the roads are lit with lights which is a sight to see.

3. Piccadilly Circus 

A famous public place which is also a road junction, most famously known for its flashing advertising boards. This junction also connects Leicester Square with Regents Street and also has the famous London Pavilion.

4. Trafalgar Square 

Another Square in central London which has the Nelson's Column, the square is surrounded by statues and sculptures. The square is very large with notable buildings around it, which include the South Africa and Canada Houses.

5. City of London 

also known as the Square Mile is the financial and business hub of London, ranking as one of the leading financial centres in the world. There are many landmark skyscrapers here which include the Gherkin, Tower 42, Heron as well as many smaller towers like the Bank of England, St Paul's Cathedral and many historical buildings.

6. Hyde Park 

This is the largest park in central London and one of the royal parks. The park is famous for its speakers Corner as well as having the Kensington Gardens next to it.

7. Mayfair 

This is one of the wealthiest areas in London, the rents are some of the highest in the world here and it has some of the most expensive shops in London, there are lots of Designer stores, tailors and expensive bars and restaurants.

8. Canary Wharf 

The second financial district after the City of London. Canary Wharf is covered with skyscrapers and houses the world leading financial institutions. the major buildings there are One Canada square, which is the tallest building in England and has a number of other shiny glass towers.

9. Covent Gardens 

Is a district with the famous fruit and vegetable market. It also has the Royal Opera House which is worth a visit.

10. London Eye 

This is a big giant wheel which is 135 meters tall. It is the tallest such wheel in Europe and was the tallest in the world when made. It is visited by 3.5 million people every year making it the most popular tourist attraction in London.