London is regarded as one of the most vibrant cities of the world and no doubt it attracts thousands of visitors all year round. There are various attractions centred around the city and away from the city. The capital city of England is truly a tourist hub and given this the accommodation pool available to the tourists is nothing but great. There are various types of accommodation available in and around the city ranging from hostels to London Boutique Hotel. Among them a widely picked choice is The Halkin by COMO, London which offers a luxurious setting in one of London’s prestigious districts.
There are various attractions that draw tourists around them however when cultural significance is taken into account one of the places that cannot be missed while strolling around London is the Westminster Abbey. This religiously important site also gains prominence as it has been the venue for coronation as well as burial for the British Monarchs. The recent Royal wedding between Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge also took place in the West Minister Abbey. The gothic structure of the Abbey and it being the church directly linked to the Sovereign sheds a fair share of significance upon it. The architecture of the Abbey is quite striking as well. There is a Museum within the Abbey explaining its evolution as well as landmark events. The Abbey itself has gone through various reconstruction processes.
Apart from the Westminster Abbey other attractions around the area include the Big Ben clock tower, the Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Buckingham Palace among many others. Some of the activities to do while in this city would be to go on a Thames Cruise to explore most of the city and those who want a bit of a thrill why not give the London Dungeon a visit?
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