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London
Top 10 Attractions
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British Museum: |
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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.
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Tate Modern: |
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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.
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National Gallery: |
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The National Gallery houses one of the
greatest collections of European painting in the world.
With paintings ranging from 1250 to 1900, the collection
includes work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
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Natural History Museum: |
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As well as the permanent dinosaur
exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a
collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in
the world. Don't miss the life-sized model of the Blue
Whale, the 40 million year old spider, the earthquake
simulator and an elephant bird egg. Plus the new Darwin
Centre opens in September 2009.
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The London Eye: |
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The London Eye is 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 - all in just 30
minutes.
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Science Museum: |
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See, touch and experience the major
scientific advances of the last 300 years at the largest
museum of its kind in the world. The Science Museum has
over 40 galleries and 2000 hands-on exhibits, step into
the future in the Wellcome Wing, visit the IMAX cinema
and virtual reality simulator.
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The Victoria & Albert Museum: |
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The V&A celebrates all things art and
design, and is home to 3,000 years worth of amazing
artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures. See
their amazing collection of ceramics, furniture,
fashion, glass, jewellery, photographs, sculpture,
textiles and paintings.
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Madame Tussauds: |
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At Madame Tussauds, you'll come
face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces.
From Shakespeare to Britney you'll meet influential
figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty.
Sing along with Kylie; strike a penalty with Rooney or
receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty
the Queen.
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The Tower of London: |
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The Tower of London; Take a 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.
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National Maritime Museum: |
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One of the greatest maritime museums
of the world containing models, displays, paintings and
trophies from every continent of the world. Children
find plenty to engage them in the All Hands gallery and
have a go on the professional ship simulator.
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