Places you should visit in London

London is not only an appealing tourist destination and vacation spot because of its architectural wonders.

You will never run out of places to visit in London. You have the Big Ben, the Buckingham Palace, the Marble Arch, and the Piccadilly Circus. Of course, who would forget the red double-decker bus that has been considered a symbol of London. London Mayor Boris Johnson actually promotes the double-decker bus, by vowing to phase out the single-decker buses. He considers single-decker buses as troublesome for people who use or ride bicycles.

London is not only an appealing tourist destination and vacation spot because of its architectural wonders. London is also home to about 7.5 million people. In this city, you'll find people who speak different languages.

The modern art gallery of Tate Modern is one of the most favorite destinations not just of tourists, but also of the local residents. It is a staple among the lists of most visited places in London. The building of Tate is in itself an attraction. It was designed byHerzog and De Meuron. Tate Modern offers exhibits and live events and every a year, a famous artist visits the gallery. In 2003, it was Olafur Eliasson and in 2006, it was Carsten Höller.

Another place worthy of attention is the Borough Market, located just near the Tate Modern gallery. In this place, you can find several delis and restaurants. During Fridays and Saturdays, you will find a farmer's market in the area. Across from Tate Modern is St. Paul's Cathedral of the renowned Sir Christopher Wren. The Tate Modern gallery and St. Paul's Cathedral are separated by the Millennium Bridge, a suspension footbridge whose construction costs reached £18.2 million. The Millennium Bridge was initially referred to as the Wobbly Bridge, but constructors had already fixed whatever it was that made the bridge wobbly.

One of the neatest neighborhoods in London is Marylebone. This is probably a surprising observation considering there are neighborhoods such as Hoxton, Notting Hill and Shoreditch that are considerably more famous and fashionable. The Marylebone neighborhood is located north of Selfridges department store and south of Regent's Park. In this residential area, you will find mostly white Edwardian and Georgian townhouses. Marylebone is also where you will find the Wallace Collection, a museum where you can see famous 1767 painting 'The Swing' by Jean-Honore Fragonard. Various shops and restaurants can also be found in Marylebone High Street, where you can buy anything from baby clothes to fancy cakes. The bookshop Daunt Books, which specializes on travel-related publications, also boasts of Edwardian architecture.

Another tourist attraction is the London Eye, a giant 443 foot Ferris wheel that offers you a nice view of London. Each capsule is made from glass and has a capacity of 25 people. If you decide to take the London Eye at night, you can avail of the champagne flights and witness as the Ferris wheel transforms into a bar.

Next are the Inns of Court, which provide support services to barristers and student barristers. It's a place similar to J.K. Rowling's creation, Hogwarts.

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