London has many attractions both historical and modern, the London Eye to the National Gallery through the Tower of London. With the free access to many of the best attractions, there is no better place to soak up culture. Choose from the most popular attractions in London. The list below in order of popularity, based on the number of visitors in 2007 or latest available figures in the case of the London Eye (2005) and Madame Tussauds (2000).
British Museum
The imposing British Museum exhibits everything that man has produced, from prehistory to modern times with collections from around the world. Among the most famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase.
Tate Modern
The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames, the museum features major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary works, exhibitions and installations.
National Gallery
The National Gallery houses the largest collections of European painting in the world. Covering a period from 1250 to 1900, the collection includes works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh.
Natural History Museum
In addition to the permanent exhibition about dinosaurs, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of larger animals, the largest and rarest in the world. Do not miss the scale model of the blue whale, the spider-old 40 million years, the earthquake simulator and the elephant bird egg.
The London Eye
The London Eye which stands the silhouette on the horizon is really part of the London landscape. This is the observation wheel the highest in the world and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of the most famous landmarks of London in just 30 minutes!
Science Museum
See, touch and experience the greatest scientific advances of the last 300 years in the museum the largest of its kind in the world. The Science Museum has over 40 galleries and 2000 terminals business. Travel in the future in the Wellcome Wing, visit the IMAX cinema and virtual reality simulator.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds, you will meet some of the most famous faces in the world. From Shakespeare to the Dalai Lama, you come across great historical and political, you sing with Kylie, will draw a penalty with Rooney or will be received in audience by Her Majesty the Queen.
The Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum celebrates the art and creation, and is home to 3000 years of extraordinary objects from many cultures are among the richest in the world. Admire the collection of ceramics, furniture, clothing, glassware, jewelry, photographs, sculptures, textiles and paintings.
Tower of London
Enjoy a free tour with one of the Yeoman Warders who will lead you through the Tower of London, the most famous fortified building in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel box.
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum, one of the largest maritime museums in the world, containing models, displays, paintings and trophies from every continent. Children can enjoy many activities and should try the professional ship simulator.
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