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Top 10 Attractions<br />
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With so many attractions, both historical and contemporary, <strong>London</strong> is one of the<br />
world’s most exciting cities to explore. These are the top 10 attractions (according to<br />
the latest available visitor numbers) that you won’t want to miss.<br />
NATIONAL GALLERY © NATIONAL GALLERY; EGYPTIAN BUST © BRITISH MUSEUM; TOWER OF LONDON © ISTOCKPHOTO<br />
1 BRITISH MUSEUM<br />
This world-famous museum,<br />
founded in 1753, houses some<br />
of history’s greatest treasures,<br />
including Egyptian mummies<br />
and the Elgin Marbles (p. 54).<br />
2 TATE MODERN<br />
The former power station is<br />
situated at Bankside and hosts<br />
a globally-recognised modern art<br />
collection, plus some great<br />
temporary exhibitions (p. 54).<br />
3 NATIONAL GALLERY<br />
This huge gallery is filled with<br />
priceless European art belonging to<br />
the nation. See works by Botticelli,<br />
Da Vinci, Monet and more (p. 52).<br />
4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM<br />
Explore the natural world, including<br />
a full-size Diplodocus skeleton,<br />
child-friendly exhibitions, fossils,<br />
and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 56).<br />
5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE<br />
Experience the full glory of <strong>London</strong><br />
by taking a ride in one of the<br />
capsules (p. 28). On a clear day<br />
views can extend as far as<br />
Windsor Castle (p. 44).<br />
6 SCIENCE MUSEUM<br />
Interactive scientific fun for<br />
children, from steam engines to<br />
space rockets. Just as fascinating<br />
for bigger kids who want to learn<br />
how the world works (p. 56).<br />
7 VICTORIA AND<br />
ALBERT MUSEUM<br />
An incredible range of artefacts<br />
that span more than 3,000 years<br />
of art, design, jewellery, photos,<br />
sculpture, textiles and fashion.<br />
Excellent exhibitions show off<br />
the famous permanent<br />
collection (p. 56).<br />
8 MADAME TUSSAUDS<br />
A 126-year-old museum loved by<br />
visitors for its lifelike waxworks<br />
of famous people. Expect<br />
interactive exhibits, plus lookalike<br />
models of world leaders, pop icons,<br />
royals, Hollywood stars and<br />
more (p. 30).<br />
9 NATIONAL MARITIME<br />
MUSEUM/ROYAL<br />
OBSERVATORY<br />
Discover more about seafaring<br />
and stargazing at these popular<br />
attractions in the royal borough<br />
of Greenwich (p. 55/33).<br />
!0 TOWER OF LONDON<br />
The 900-year-old moated English<br />
fortress on the banks of the River<br />
Thames is guarded by the famous<br />
Beefeaters, has been home to kings,<br />
prisoners and ghosts, and now<br />
displays the Crown Jewels (p. 35).<br />
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