Visiting Westminster In London

Articleranks — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:41:03 +0000

The area of Westminster in London is jam packed with some of the capitals most iconic landmarks. The River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament can all be found in this part of London and, whats more, there are lots of other tourist attractions to keep you busy when visiting this area of the capital.

The London Eye is located on the south bank of the river Thames and stands an impressive 135 meters high. This is the worlds biggest observation wheel with 32 capsules that hold up to 25 people each. On a clear day from the very top it is possible to see views of anything up to 25 miles in every direction. You can spot lots of famous London landmarks from the top and during your ascent, including Big Ben, Windsor Castle and St Pauls Cathedral to name just a few.

Another great tourist destination in Westminster is The London Aquarium located next to Westminster Bridge. Here you can see around 3000 different types of marine life including huge rays and sharks. This vast aquarium is set over 3 floors, daily talks are given and feeding time is a popular event to watch.

Originally part of St Thomas Hospital, the Florence Nightingale Museum is a treasure trove of unique artifacts relating to the famous Lady of the Lamp. Here you will find fascinating items such as Athena, her pet owl that was stuffed by a taxidermist after it died, the medical chest she took with her to Turkey and of course the famous Turkish Lantern she carried when doing her rounds during the Crimean War.

The historical landmark, Westminster Abbey has been the location since 1066 for every coronation in England. The building that you see today was completed sometime after 1245 and draws on a few architectural styles. The Abbeys ornate organ is particularly notable and has been there since 1937. The nave is famous for being the final resting place of some well-known names. The Poets Corner holds the graves of Chaucer, Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling and the graves of scientist Sir Isaac Newton and naturalist Charles Darwin.

The Tate Britain Gallery is another tourist attraction you can visit in the Westminster area. This museum opened in 1987 and you will find British art by Turner, Blake, Hockney and Bacon to name just a few of the artists featured here. There is so much to discover and wonder at in this fascinating art gallery.

St James Park is in the Westminster area and a wonderful green space to explore on a fine day. The lake is home to various birds including black swans, ducks, geese and pelicans. For the children there is a good playground area and a cafÂ© where you can enjoy a sit down and enjoy the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Ferry Building, San Francisco

Pete — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:26:03 +0000

The Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries that travel across the San Francisco Bay and a shopping center located on The Embarcadero in San Francisco, California. On top of the building is a large clock tower, which can be seen from Market Street, a main thoroughfare of the city. Architecturally, the clock tower was modeled after the 12th century Giralda bell tower in Seville, Spain. During daylight, on every full and half-hour, the clock bell can be heard chiming portions of the Westminster Quarters. San Francisco travel guides.
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