Travelers to London visit historic locations like Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the city’s many museums including the National Gallery, the Tate, and the British Museum. London’s West End offers theaters, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and the London Eye rotates slowly over the Thames for panoramic views while the Shard offers an open-air observation deck on its Level 72. London pleasures include world-class restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and convenient public transportation.

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