The A to Z of London Sightseeing

A must-read guide for any visitor to London.

N to R

The National Gallery
The National Gallery has a rich collection of over 2000 western paintings. All hang in chronological order. The earliest works are in the Sainsbury Wing and the Renaissance works are in the West Wing. The excellent Dutch collection, including paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer are in the North Wing. For the Impressionists you will have to visit the East Wing. You can enjoy a free audio-guide or guided tour of the Gallery's collection.
2 St Martin's Place WC2 / Tel: 020 7312 2463
Tube: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus

The National Portrait Gallery
As the name suggests, the National Portrait Gallery puts faces to famous names in British history, from the 14th century till present day. You will find paintings, drawings and photographs of kings and queens, poets and musicians. You will come face to face with the rich and famous, from Shakespeare to Elton John.
Cromwell Rd SW7 / Tel: 020 7938 9123
Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross

The Natural History Museum
Have you ever wondered why the dinosaurs became extinct or what they looked like? Have you ever asked yourself what would happen during an earthquake or what the earth looks like inside? If you have, a visit to the Natural History Museum is a great way to find out the answers. There are vivid, interactive exhibitions on mammals, insects and spiders; life in the rainforest, plants, birds (including the dodo!) and so much more… If you want to find out more about life on earth, this is the place to go.
Tel: 020 8269 4744
Tube: South Kensington

The Royal Naval College
The Royal Naval College is beautifully situated on the Thames riverbank. It is raised on the site of the Palace of Placentia where Henry VIII once lived. Charles II then demolished the old Tudor residence and replaced it with a palace, which was later developed into a naval hospital. Today it is housing the University of Greenwich. Only the impressive Painted Hall and RNC Chapel and the Crown Jewels of the Millennium Exhibition are open to visitors, but they make a visit well worth it. In the Chapel, a service of worship is held every Sunday at 11am, to which all are welcome.
DLR: Greenwich, Cutty Sark

A to C

• London Aquarium
• BA London Eye
• British Museum
• Buckingham Palace
• Cabinet War Rooms
• The Cutty Sark

D to J

• The Design Museum
• London Dungeons
• HMS Belfast
• Houses of Parliament

K to M

• Kensington Palace
• London Zoo
• Madame Tussaud's
• Museum of London

S to Z

• St. Paul's Cathedral
• The Tower Bridge
• The Tower of London
• Trafalgar Square
• Vinopolis
• Westminster Abbey

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