Here are the top 12 places to visit:

1. THE BRITISH MUSEUM

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The imposing British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times with collections drawn from all around the world. Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon and the Portland Vase.



2. THE TATE MODERN
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The impressive Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery displays major works by Matisse and Picasso as well as contemporary work, exhibitions and installations.



3. THE LONDON EYE

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The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks - all in just 30 minutes.



4. THE NATIONAL GALLERY
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The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. With paintings ranging from 1250 to 1900, the collection includes work by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Cezanne and Van Gogh.


5. THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
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As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. Don't miss the life-sized Blue Whale model, the 40-million-year-old spider, the earthquake simulator and an elephant bird egg. And new this September is the impressive **Darwin Centre**.


6. THE TOWER OF LONDON

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Take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.


7. THE WAX MUSEUM

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At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Britney you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty. Sing along with Kylie; strike a penalty with Rooney or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.



8. ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

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Step inside St Paul’s and you can enjoy the cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.



9. WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history. Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building which is the coronation church of England. Thousands more flock to the Abbey for worship at daily services.



10. BUCKINHAM PALACE
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Buckingham is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. In the summer, you can visit the magnificent state rooms and see paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.



11. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT AND BIG BEN

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Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, are home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords and the famous clock tower Big Ben.

12. LONDON BRIGE

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Frequent sightseeing cruises on the River Thames every day of the year (except Christmas Day 25 December) between Westminster , Waterloo (London Eye), Tower and Greenwich piers.