Englandheart of London His trip was a long-delayed trip. I was always thinking, “There is no rush for a day to visit, however, it is 3 hours away”. It's the same whether you go today or 20 years from now. Before I went, I had studied my lesson and prepared a London travel guide, it helped me a lot. I have compiled a list of places to visit in London that I have visited and have not been able to visit. places to visit in london My suggestions and experiences on the subject are waiting for you in this article.
London Attractions
I have prepared a 4-day itinerary for places to visit in the city center of London, I hope it will be of use to you.
The main places to see in the city center of London are within walking distance, if you are confident in your fitness 🙂 On the first day of the 4-day plan, I made a plan to see a few buildings that have become the symbols of London. My route was a little different than that. First day The river Thames We will spend it on the coast.
Parliament Building & Big Ben
We start the day with the big parliament building and Big Ben clock tower, which we are used to seeing in every London photograph. Parliament is open to the public. When you get off at Westminster tube station, you're right in front of Big Ben.
Westminster Abbey
Just across the parliament building is the church where the coronation ceremonies were held. A situation that I am not accustomed to in London so far is that the entrance to the churches is paid.
London Eye
We continue with the London Eye, which was designed for the London Olympics and received a lot of reaction because it disrupted the texture of the city when it was first built, but has become one of the tourism symbols of the city over time. The easiest way to reach the London Eye is from Waterloo tube station. If you do not want to use the metro, you can still use the bus lines passing through Waterloo. The London Eye is more secluded in the morning, and the light is more suitable for photographing. If you're coming from the parliamentary side, all you have to do is cross the Waterloo bridge, taking lots of photos.
The London Eye entrance ticket costs 19.20pound if you buy it at the door. If you buy online, you can get 20% cheaper. You can purchase from the London Eye website. In addition, you can get package versions of London Eye, Madame Tussands, Sea Life, The London Dungeon or Cruise tours at more affordable prices from the internet or at the door or from tourism offices.
London Aquarium
If you have time, you can also visit the aquarium right next to the London Eye. I didn't, it might be an interesting experience for those who are interested.
Royal Festival Hall & National Theater
We leave the London Eye and continue along the river bank. You can take a break at the riverside cultural center Royal Festival Hall and, if you're lucky, watch the free shows or exhibitions. For a theater break, you can take a breather in the next building, the National Theatre. You can also taste dishes from all over the world at the mobile stalls just behind the National Theatre. In front of the theater building, you can encounter different stalls every day, such as second-hand sellers and second-hand booksellers.
Tate Modern
We continue on the banks of the Thames. If you are interested in modern art, be ready to take a tour in a 4-5-floor art gallery. I couldn't go out because I went late at night, but the cafe on the top floor has a magnificent view, let me tell you 🙂 When you exit Tate Modern, you will see the Millennium Bridge, if you look directly across the bridge, you will see the St. Paul's Cathedral. It is the biggest in London and again, there is a fee to enter. In fact, it says the gate of heaven on its door, the entrance is 15 pounds 🙂 If you are close to the end of the day, you can turn your route there. If you are going fast, continue from the riverside 🙂
Shakespeare's Globe
You can meet the world of Shakespeare right next to the Tate Modern.
Borough Market
If your trip is on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you should definitely visit this market. Fruits, vegetables, world delicacies, lots of action and photographic material will be waiting for you. Surprises may be waiting for you in the side streets before you come to Borough Market. My most liked photo of my London trip was taken in one of those side streets. Borough Market is right at the foot of London Bridge, you can easily reach it by tube or bus passing through London Bridge. At the entrance of Borough Market Southwark Cathedral There is, it was the first Gothic church in London and is 1400 years old.
Tower Bridge
We continue along the riverbank towards Tower Bridge, London's famous blue bridge. We take lots of photos. You can enter the bridge and go upstairs. It looks pretty good from the outside too. When you follow this route, you must have come to the end of the day here. A great opportunity to take pictures of London at night after dark 🙂
We will spend the second day on the streets and in the parks.
Buckingham Palace
Our route starts from Buckingham, the headquarters of the Crown. You can use the Greenpark or Hydepark stops to reach Buckingham. You can tour the inside of the palace, although it is still actively used, certain parts are open to the public. When you reach the palace by passing through the parks, if the weather is clear and you are on your lucky day, you can catch the changing of the guard ceremony that starts at 11:00.
Hyde Park
If you've toured Buckingham and watched the changing of the guard, a long walk in the park can be good. Hyde Park, with its famous "Speakers Corner" and long hiking trails, is a great choice for a nice Sunday stroll. If you wish, you can rent a bicycle or a kayak on the lake in the park.
Kensington Park
Adjacent to Hyde Park is Kensington Park, within which is Kensington Palace.
Portobello Road & Notting Hill
After finishing Kensington Park, you came to the neighborhood where Hugh Grant's famous movie Notting Hill was filmed. Portobello street is the market street in the movie. It is useful to go to the market on weekends, where you can find antiques and interesting products.
Camden Town
I suggest you end the day in the busiest part of London for me. For this, take a bus or subway from Notting Hill to Camden Town. A different London than the one you have visited so far awaits you. It is very colorful, very active… Never turn your camera off because there is a material you can shoot in every corner. This is a chaotic place, from ethnic products to second-hand items, from world food to street performers. Rock bars, shopping places made from old horse stables… This has become my favorite corner of London.
We devoted the third day to London's most famous shopping, dining and nightlife venues. We came to London, but I can hear you say that we still haven't visited its most famous streets 🙂 So let's get started right away.
Marble arch
The only feature of this building, which was designed as one of the palace gates and later changed, is that it is the starting point of the famous Oxford Street. You can easily reach here by a metro or bus passing through the Marble Arch stop.
Oxford Street
This is the longest street in London. We can compare it to Istiklal or Bagdat street in Istanbul. It's a long, straight street full of shops left and right. Just at the entrance of the street, people shop with suitcases. Primark They have stores. The area to the right of the street is the Myfair district, one of the most luxurious districts in London. At the end of about 500-600 meters, you reach Oxford Square. If you follow Regent street from here, you will reach Piccadilly, another famous square. We continue at Oxford for now. Cafes, shops, flood of people…
Soho
The area on our right before we come to Tottenham Square is the famous Soho. Restaurants where you can find delicious meals and shops where you can find interesting products are scattered around the side streets.
British Museum
While walking all the way to the end of Oxford, we stop by the British Museum, which is on the left side street, where the artifacts collected by the British from all over the world are exhibited. You may need to set aside a day to wander around. Or you can look at the museum map and visit only the areas that interest you.
Covent Garden
We leave the museum and dive into the streets across the road. We are on our way to Covent Garden. Take time to shop, unwind in the square, and examine the interesting products in the Apple Store. You may also be interested in the Transportation museum behind the Apple Store.
Trafalgar Square
Again, this time, we go to Trafalgar Square, which is considered the center of London, from the side streets. The square is very lively. In addition, the National Gallery, which you can visit for free, seems to be waiting for the head of the square. A 52-meter monument erected in memory of Commander Nelson awaits the square. This region is also a region where theater buildings are located.
Piccadilly Circus
This is one of the busiest squares in London. China Town and Soho, it is at a strategic point as it is close to Oxford Street, and most of the musicals, one of London's important cultural activities, are staged in theaters in this area.
China Town
Do not say that there is a queue in most of the restaurants in Chinatown, which is the neighbor of Piccadilly and Soho.
You can finish the day in Soho, this is the end of our daily route 😉
The fourth day is museums day…
Entry to museums is free, except for private museums in London. They get pretty crowded on weekends, so my advice is to spend a weekday visiting the museum if you have time.
Museums to See in London
- Natural History Museum – Natural History Museum – Free
- Science Museum – Science Museum – Free
- Victoria & Albert Museum – Victoria & Albert Museum – Free
- British Museum – British Museum – Free
- London Transport Museum – London Transport Museum – 15pound
- National Gallery – National Gallery – Free
- Museum of London – Museum of London – Free
- st. Paul's Cathedral – St. Paul's Cathedral – 15 pounds
- Tower of London – Tower of London – 20.90pounds
There is a lot to say about places to visit, but for now I was able to write this information. If you have suggestions, you can add them in the comment section.
Where to Stay in London
One of the biggest questions when traveling to a new city is “Where to stay?” is happening. In an unfamiliar city, especially if the city is big and the hotel prices are high in the city center, the question of where to stay can become even greater.
Me too LondonBefore I went to , I consulted with a few of my friends who had lived there before. Wherever I stay, it is both easy to reach and cheap hotel I asked if I could find it.
There were a few districts that stood out for hotel zones in London;
- Earls court
- South Kensington
- Old Town
You can make your travel easier by choosing a hotel or accommodation from these regions, which are on the transportation line of both metro and night buses.
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