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1 If You Only Have One Day… With so many attractions, both historical and contemporary, London is one of the world’s most exciting cities to explore. These are the top 10 attractions (according to the latest available visitor numbers) that you won’t want to miss. 1 BRITISH MUSEUM This world-famous museum, founded in 1753, houses some of history’s greatest treasures, including Egyptian mummies and the Elgin Marbles (p. 76). 2 TATE MODERN The former power station is situated at Bankside and hosts a globallyrecognised modern art collection, plus some great temporary exhibitions (p. 74). 3 NATIONAL GALLERY A huge gallery filled with priceless European art belonging to the nation, including works by Botticelli, Da Vinci and Monet (p. 72). 4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Explore the natural world, including a full-size Diplodocus skeleton, child-friendly exhibitions, fossils and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 78). 5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE Experience the full glory of London by taking a ride in one of the capsules (p. 58). On a clear day views can extend as far as Windsor Castle (p. 69). 6 SCIENCE MUSEUM Interactive scientific fun for children, from steam engines to space rockets. Just as fascinating for bigger kids who want to learn how the world works (p. 78). 7 VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM An incredible range of artefacts that span more than 3,000 years of art, design, jewellery, photos, sculpture, textiles and fashion. Excellent exhibitions show off the famous permanent collection (p. 78). 8 MADAME TUSSAUDS A 126-year-old museum loved by visitors for its lifelike waxworks of famous people. Expect interactive exhibits, plus lookalike models of presidents, pop icons, royals, Bollywood stars and more (p. 58). 9 NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM/ROYAL OBSERVATORY Discover more about seafaring and stargazing at these popular attractions in the royal borough of Greenwich (p. 78). !0 TOWER OF LONDON The 900-year-old fortress of England has been home to kings, prisoners and ghosts, and now displays the Crown Jewels (p. 63). 6 BRITISH MUSEUM IMAGE © BRITISH MUSEUM; SCIENCE MUSEUM © VISITLONDONIMAGES/BRITAINONVIEW 44 | visitlondon.com|LONDONPLANNER|London 2012 Issue August/September
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