LONDON - By EMarg

Palace of Westminster (Parliament)



Probably the main iconic image of England, the Palace of Westminster (Parliament) is one of the most beautiful examples of neo-gothic architecture in the world. It's a very interesting building to look at. Many different designed towers rise from the large massive rectangle body. Of course that the famous one is the Big Ben, who paradoxically exceeds the palace itself. However, the Victoria Tower is equally important, as it was the tallest tower in the world on its time who didn't belong to a religious institution. The main room of the Palace is the Westminster Hall, who could be saved during the german bombings in the WWII but other ones are also very richly designed, such as the Chamber of the House of Lords, the Member's Lobby or the Queen's Robing Room.

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Buckingham Palace - The Mall - Victoria Memorial



Along with the Parliament, the Buckingham Palace is the main center of the power within the UK and it has a symbolic value that can be compared to the White House. It contains the offices and the residence of the monarchy and the only way to access it (as a tourist) is in the summer season. Like many of the world capitals, this palace is connected to an important place nearby of the culture and the country. In this case, it unites Buckingham with Trafalgar Square through a red large avenue, "The Mall", who ends on the gorgeous Victoria Memorial, an epic monument made in marble.

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Borough Market



Like many sites in London, the Borough Market is part of a larger history of the place where it currently lies. The first market was already in this part of London almost one thousand years ago. Nowadays, the Borough Market is within the main tourist circuit of the city and it mostly has gourmet shops under the rail bridge and many pubs on its limits.

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