Bird's eye view of London |
London, the capital
city the United Kingdom has and will always be a fascinating travel
destination. Millions of tourist flock to London to visit its renowned
monuments, shop at stores located along Knightsbridge and Oxford Street, watch classic theatre
productions and to enjoy the bustling
life of a metropolitan city. Our Travel Writer has brought us a taste of London.
Tower of London
A World Heritage Site,
the Tower of London has played a key role in the history of London. It is home to the crown jewels of the
British Monarchy and one of the most visited monuments in London. Guided tours
are readily available and tourist will be regaled with the rich history of the
British Empire.
Tower Bridge, often confused for London Bridge |
Tower of London and Traitors Gate |
Imperial State Crown |
Westminister Palace
Big Ben as seen from the London Eye |
The Palace of
Westminister or the House of Parliament is an iconic building in London. The
awe-inspiring Gothic style in which this building has been built and the
details of the frescos and sculptures will take your breath away. The clock
tower and the great bell called the Big Ben are collectively referred to with
the same name.
The House of Parliament |
Fish & Chips |
Made with a simple flour batter, the ever popular British
Fish & Chips is traditionally wrapped in white paper and news paper. There
are numerous stands and shops throughout London serving this dish.
Restaurant Fish & Chips |
Contemporary Black & White Beauty |
Located in South Kensington, The Pelham Hotel, a member of Design
Hotels™, is an elegant,
stylish and exclusive place to experience refined London living during your visit
to London. Designed by renown
interior designer Kit Kemp, the 52 bedroom hotel gives you the feeling of an
English country home while having the luxuries of smart city living. Guestrooms
offer visitors deliciously welcoming warmth and light, along with playful
quirks of the finest quality.
Traditional English Charm |
The Pelham is located in the same part of towm as the
Natural History Museum, Harrods and the shopping area of Knightsbridge and
Chelsea.
Retro Beauty |
Image courtesy of
Design Hotels™,
for bookings, visit DesignHotels.
The Harrods building |
No trip to London is complete without a visit to
Harrods at Knightsbrigde and Oxford street. Numerous British brands have their
flagship stores here and now, with the summer sales in the UK, you are sure to
find an amazing bargain on your favourite brands.
The London Tube |
Travelling around London is made very easy with the
excellent London Underground or colloquially called the Tube. Almost all of the
major monuments and the shopping areas are located within walking distance from
a tube station. Easy to read maps and friendly staff are always on hand to
assist tourist.
With these great places to look out for, London sure makes the cut to be a significant destination in your holiday calendar. Keep visiting BeWicked for more updates on London.