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    Big Ben

    Address: Westminster London 94710

    Coordinates:   51.50072 ,
         -0.12462105

    Website: http://www.parliament.uk/bigben

    Phone: +44 20 7219 3000

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    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London the name is frequently extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II Queen of the United King

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    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London the name is frequently extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II Queen of the United King

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    Piccadilly Circus

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    Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of Londons West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context a circus from the Latin word meaning circle is a round open space at a street junction.

    Madame Tussauds

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    Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London it has smaller museums in a number of other major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1835. It used to be spelled as Madame Tussauds the apostrophe is no longer used. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction in London displaying the waxworks of famous and historical figures as well as popular film and tele

    London Eye

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    The London Eye or the Millennium Wheel is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europes tallest cantilevered observation wheel and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually and has made many appearances in popular culture.

    Tower of London

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    The Tower of London officially Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 a

    St Paul cathedral

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    British Museum Co Ltd operates as a museum. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in London United Kingdom. It was formerly known as British Museum Publications Limited and changed its name in 1995. British Museum Co Ltd operates as a subsidiary of The Trustees Of The British Museum.

    Trafalgar Square

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    Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster Central London established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The Squares name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

    Buckingham Palace

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    Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.

    St. Pauls Cathedral

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    St Pauls Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London United Kingdom which as the cathedral of the Bishop of London serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site founded in AD 604. The present cathedral dating from the late 17th century was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction completed in Wrens lifetime was part of a major rebuilding programme in the City after the Great Fire of London. The earlier Gothic cathedral largely destroyed in the Great Fire was a central focus for medieval and early modern London including Pauls walk and St Pauls Churchyard being the site of St Pauls Cross. The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London. Its dome framed by the spires of Wrens City churches has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet high it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world.

    Houses Of Parliament

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    If you are looking to visit the Houses of Parliament the Information Office should be contacted beforehand. Visitors are more likely to get in quickly if they queue for the afternoon sessions. Tours are available from 7th August to the 16th September when both houses are in recess. Groups and educational visits are warmly invited. Disabled facilities are available and guide dogs are als

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