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The Tower of London seen from the Thames, with its walls and the White Tower

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London landmarks

9 placesFreeUpdated November 5, 2026

From the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey to St Paul's, Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Victorian markets of Leadenhall and Covent Garden.

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  1. Essential

    Museums & culture· Tower Hill

    Tower of London

    The fortress William the Conqueror built beside the Thames, later a palace, prison and royal mint. It holds the Crown Jewels and is still guarded by the Yeoman Warders.

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    The Tower of London seen from the Thames, with its walls and the White Tower
  3. Essential

    Museums & culture· Westminster

    Westminster Abbey

    The Gothic church where English monarchs have been crowned since 1066. Kings, queens, Newton and Darwin are buried here, and Poets' Corner honours the writers.

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    The Gothic west front of Westminster Abbey with its twin towers
  4. Essential

    Museums & culture· City

    St Paul's Cathedral

    Christopher Wren's masterpiece, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666. Its dome rules the City skyline, and you can climb all the way to the outer gallery.

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    Aerial view of St Paul's Cathedral and its dome among the buildings of the City
  5. Essential

    Viewpoint· Tower Hill

    Tower Bridge

    The Victorian twin-towered bascule bridge that still lifts to let ships through. Its high walkways have glass-floor sections looking straight down to the Thames.

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    Tower Bridge over the Thames, with its two stone towers and blue walkways
  6. Essential

    Special place· St James's

    Buckingham Palace

    The monarch's official London home at the end of The Mall. The Changing of the Guard takes place at its gates, with red tunics and bearskin hats.

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    The main facade of Buckingham Palace behind its railings

  7. Special place· Trafalgar Square

    Trafalgar Square

    London's central square, with Nelson's Column, four bronze lions and its fountains. The Fourth Plinth shows a contemporary sculpture that changes every couple of years.

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    Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column, the fountains and the National Gallery behind

  8. Special place· City

    Leadenhall Market

    A Victorian covered market of iron and glass, painted maroon, cream and green and tucked among the City's towers. It now houses pubs, shops and restaurants.

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    The iron-and-glass covered arcades of Leadenhall Market

  9. Shopping· Covent Garden

    Covent Garden

    The old fruit and flower market, with its 1830 market hall, is now a piazza of shops, craft stalls and street performers beside the Royal Opera House.

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    The old market hall at Covent Garden

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Before you go

How to see the London landmarks

  1. Book the Tower

    The Tower of London sells timed tickets on the Historic Royal Palaces website. Arrive at opening and start with the Crown Jewels.

  2. The guard doesn't change daily

    At Buckingham Palace the ceremony only runs on certain days depending on the season. Check the official calendar and arrive early for a spot at the railings.

  3. Abbey and St Paul's on weekdays

    On Sundays both are open for services only. At St Paul's you can climb the dome: it's more than 500 steps.

  4. See the City on a workday

    Leadenhall Market and the City's lanes buzz at weekday lunchtime and go almost silent at weekends.

Checked on November 3, 2026. Opening hours and tickets can change, so check each place’s website before you go.

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