List of Historic Buildings in London
In the city of United Kingdom, London, you will find number of historical places for the tourists. The historical places located in different parts of the city serve as a great charm for the visitors, as it takes them thousands of years back in the royal history, when they visit the iconic ‘Tower of London, London Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Kensington Palace and many other places. Undoubtedly, historic buildings in London have no match all over the world. If you are one of them who are planning to visit the historic buildings of London, we are here to help you for this.
Given below is the list of some marvellous historic buildings in London.
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Tower of London
Has been dominated in the city of London form more than 900 years. The Tower had been serving as a multipurpose place in different times, as it has been used as a Royal Palace, Prison, Place of Execution, Fortress, Arsenal, Royal Mint and Jewel House. No doubt, ‘Tower of London’ is a great attraction for the visitors.
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Big Ben/Houses of Parliament
Is part of the Houses of Parliament building and has been serving as parliament since 1275. It is not a Clock Tower, rather it specifies the name of the bell inside, which is the main attractions for the visitors. The Houses of Parliament, which is a home to the House of Commons and House of Lords, has 1100 rooms.
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Kensington Palace
Has been serving as a home to some of the Britain’s well known kings and queens and members of the Royal Family. Some of the parts of the palace are reserved for the members of Royal Family while the State Apartments and Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection are open for the visitors.
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Spencer House
Spencer House is one of the best 18th century historical places in London. It was built between 1756-66, for the first Earl Spencer (an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales).
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Eltham Palace
Reflects the glamour and allure of 1930s style. The historical builiding brilliantly exhibits the English heritage.
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Buckingham Palace
Was built in 1705 and it became the London home of the sovereign in 1837, with Queen Victoria. The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace are open to the public during August and September and shifting of guards takes place on the daily basis.
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Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and stands between 1671 and 1677. It reminds the Great Fire of London, which destroyed the original walled city in September 1666.
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St Pauls Cathedral
Was built after the Great Fire of London St Pauls Cathedral and is one of Sir Christopher Wren's finest buildings, completed in 1710. The building was built in 40 years.
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Greenwich Observatory
Provides a chance to visitors to explore the history of time and astronomy. People here like to take photos of Meridian that divides the earth’s eastern and western hemispheres.
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Southwark Cathedral
The historical tourists’ attraction was built between 1220 and 1420 and stands on the South bank of the Thames. It has many famous patrons including William Shakespeare and John Harvard, the founder of the American university.
