DK Travel : London

A city of infinite colour and variety, London is both richly historic, tracing its roots back over 2000 years, and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and the arts. There is a fantastic amount to interest and entertain the visitor here: a selection of the best of the best is explored here.

London Bridge is Falling Down

A traditional song about old London Bridge, which fell into disrepair.
London Central Mosque

Five times a day the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer from the minaret of the London Central Mosque. Built in 1978, with a distinctive copper dome, it acts as a community and cultural centre for followers of Islam. It is a hospitable place: step inside and see the sky-blue domed ceiling and its shimmering chandelier. Prayer mats cover the floor for the faithful who turn towards Mecca to pray.
London Coliseum

London’s other principal opera house presents excellent productions sung in English by the English National Opera. The theatre re-opened in early 2004 after extensive restoration work.
London Coliseum

Built in 1904, the home of the English National Opera has retained its Edwardian flavour, with gilded cherubs and scarlet curtains in the foyer.
London Dungeon

The scariest experience in town celebrates an “orgy of grisly entertainment”, with death, torture and violence at every turn. Follow in the bloody footsteps of the Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper, witness medieval murders, the 17th-century Fire of London, or go to your own execution on Judgment Day. Not for the faint-hearted.

London Dungeon
London Eye

The best way to see London by far. It costs around £13 (2006) and lasts approx 40 mins. From here you can see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Wembley Stadium, Buckingham Palace, Horseguards Parade and so on. On a clear day the view is spectacular, you hardly know that your moving at all.....perfect for those afraid of heights. there is a underground station close by and you can walk from there to other attractions in minutes!!
London Eye

This gigantic observation wheel (the largest ever built) is opposite the Houses of Parliament, on the South Bank, and offers great views of the city (see London Eye).
London Film Festival

Scores of international films are shown in this three-week festival when cinemas, including the National Film Theatre, reduce prices. A booth is set up in Leicester Square to take bookings and distribute programmes.
London Marathon

26.3-mile (42-km) road race from Greenwich Park to Westminster.
London Marriott County Hall

A fantastic setting, with unrivalled views over the river to Westminster, is the best part – but the wood-panelled rooms, original library and dining room are magnificent too. Plus a gym, sauna and indoor pool.

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