subject: Vacation In London [print this page] London is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and a city break in London would perhaps be inadequate. If you are planning to take a short vacation to London, remember to plan your itinerary well, because the experiences, offered to a traveler in this great city, are truly abundant.
London is a city with rich architectural heritage and has preserved monuments over various historical eras. Some masterpieces of the Tudor era surviving in the city of London are the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Other notable destinations you must visit are the Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Big Ben.
If you are interested in history, London has some of the greatest museums in the world. The Victoria and Albert museums have artifacts that date back three thousand years. Other museums worth visiting are the Imperial War Museum and the British Museum.
London is a center of art and culture and has several art galleries of great renown. The London National Gallery houses European masterpieces between the thirteenth and the nineteenth centuries, while the Tate Modern Gallery is Britain's national museum of modern art.
While taking a city break in London, spare an evening to visit the theater district. Whether you are interested in dance, drama, comedies or pantomime acts, the theater district spoil you for choice.
At night, you can enjoy a cruise down the Thames River or enjoy the clubbing scene. The numerous pubs and restaurants littered across the city will ensure that you are never too hungry or thirsty. In fact these restaurants will give you an idea of the Asian influence on London.
If you are a shopaholic, there is probably no better place than London. Ranging from roadside markets to the spectacular Harrods store, you can find anything you want.
Accommodation in London is reasonable with a little bit of prior planning. Enjoy your city break in London, because the next time you visit, you will surely stay on for longer.
