London

London (United Kingdom) Do you like a lot of bling bling and a slightly royal environment? Do you love metropolitan cities, and English culture, literature and history? If so, then off to London you go! London is the capital of England and has so many tourist attractions, both historical and modern, to offer.

First photo. House of Parliament (Elizabeth Tower) at the Big Ben on River Thames

There are a substantial amount of tourist attractions to see on the River Thames. The Big Ben is definitely one of the most important landmarks in the city. It's a 96 m tall clocktower and is located at the House of Parliament (Elizabeth Tower) at the River Thames. Who actually is this ''Big Ben''? Big Ben is the abbreviation for Big Benjamin. Where the name really comes from, no one can say... Some say that it goes back to civil servant Sir Benjamin Hall, others, boxer Benjamin Vaunt. But it goes without saying that what makes it BIG Ben is the huge bell.

Second photo. The Big Ben

Third photo. The Globe Theatre

Those interested in English literature of the Elizabethian period will really love it here. One of the most impressive places is in London is the Shakespeare Globe Theatre on the Thames. Shakespeare's works were originally performed in this theatre, which was built in 1599. Today, you can take a tour through the theatre to learn more about its history and origin.

Fourth photo. The famous red phoneboxes of London

You will definitely have no problem getting a picture of the famous red phoneboxes in London. In fact, the opportunity will present itself on almost every street corner. London also has lots of shops like Topshop etc. on Oxford street, where you can get a lot of shopping done. The old buildings here are lit up with colourful lights, which gives the city a particular flair come night.