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places to visit in london today we're diving into london the capital city of england

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number one buckingham palace the palace is over 300 years old located in the city of westminster

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and you can take a tour and see inside the palace during the summer months you can see the grandeur

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of the royal family's official residence and catch the iconic changing of the guard ceremony

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number two the tower of london fortunately for modern day england this historic castle's last

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prisoners were executed way back in the 1700s today it is the home of the crown jewels guarded

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by a garrison of soldiers you can see historical exhibits explore the architecture of the tower

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and listen to tales of mysteries intrigue and apparitions number three the london eye

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the london eye is a giant slow-moving ferris wheel that offers magnificent sweeping views over the

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skyline of the city from its glass capsules the ride is high above the river thames looking over

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iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, The Shard, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey,

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and more. Number 4. Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is a hive of activity that gives tourists

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a sense of the lively urban life of London, surrounded by designer and budget shops,

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restaurants, theatres, and other entertainment activities. Its famous advertising neon sign,

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over 17 feet tall make piccadilly circus a very popular meeting point number five big ben