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London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks
Windsor Castle is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

1. Windsor Castle

9.4
Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire
Castle · 161 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The favorite home of Her Majesty Queen, the castle is where she spends her special weekends with her family. Covering 900 years of history, the castle has magnificent staterooms and works of art. Read more.

Buckingham Palace is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

2. Buckingham Palace

8.8
Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Greater London
Palace · Green Park · 609 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Buckingham Palace is one of the London England landmarks, and it is the Queen’s home and office. The palace is the focal point of national and royal celebrations. Read more.

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

3. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

9.4
Parliament Sq (Bridge St), London, Greater London
Monument · Westminster · 662 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is among the symbolic structures that are thought to represent parliamentary democracy. Read more.

Tower of London is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

4. Tower of London

9.3
5 Great Tower St, London, Greater London
Castle · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 581 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This place houses some of the most legendary and unusual diamonds in the world. The tower is not just a castle of priceless jewels, of course. Read more.

St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

5. St Paul's Cathedral

9.2
St Paul's Church Yard, London, Greater London
Church · City of London · 282 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Located on the highest point of London for over 1400 years, the cathedral is among the important historical landmarks of London. Read more.

Tower Bridge is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

6. Tower Bridge

9.6
Tower Bridge Rd, London, Greater London
Bridge · 467 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Tower Bridge, which Tripadvisor users voted 2021 Traveler’s Choice, draws attention especially with its glass walkway between its two towers. Read more.

Westminster Abbey is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

7. Westminster Abbey

9.3
20 Dean's Yard, London, Greater London
Church · Westminster · 226 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The coronation and marriage ceremony of many kings and queens, this magnificent structure was founded in 960 by 12 Benedictine monks. Read more.

The Monument is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

8. The Monument

8.5
Monument St (at Fish St Hill), London, Greater London
Monument · City of London · 96 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This is a monument to the memory of a great fire. At the beginning of September 1666, a fire in a bakery spread to 86% of the city, leaving 130,000 people homeless. Read more.

The London Eye is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

9. The London Eye

9.0
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 970 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Wondering if the Queen is at home? You can see them all from the London Eye. The London Eye is Europe’s largest Ferris wheel, built 21 years ago for the celebration of 2000. Read more.

The Shard is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

10. The Shard

9.0
32 London Bridge St, London, Greater London
Structure · Bermondsey · 139 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Interpreted as an alternative to the London Eye, it is the tallest structure in Europe where you can see the view 360 degrees. Read more.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

11. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

9.5
Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden Green, Hertfordshire
Film Studio · 325 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: What’s it like to discover the magic of Harry Potter? Backstage, unique costumes, and accessories await you. Here you can take a photo at the start of the journey with the original Hogwarts Express Read more.

Sea Life is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

12. Sea Life

8.3
Chessington World of Adventures (Leatherhead Rd), Chessington, Greater London
Aquarium · Chessington · 2 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This mysterious experience begins with an elevator descending into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to the glass tunnel walkway, you can see what’s going on in the ocean around you. Read more.

ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

13. ArcelorMittal Orbit

7.8
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (5 Thornton St), Stratford, Greater London
Monument · 25 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: You are in the right place to discover England’s tallest statue. With its height of 114.5 meters, it offers the opportunity to see the entire city at a distance of up to 20 miles. Read more.

Cutty Sark is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

14. Cutty Sark

8.7
King William Walk (College Approach), London, Greater London
History Museum · Greenwich West · 59 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: While visiting the ship museum, you can interactively play the journey of transporting wool from Australia to the UK in 70 days. Read more.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

15. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

9.2
21 New Globe Walk (Bankside), London, Greater London
Theater · South Bank · 236 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Built-in 1599 and destroyed by fundamentalists in 1644, the theater was rebuilt 350 years later, under the leadership of Sam Wanamaker. It was re-opened in 1997 and opened its doors to visitors. Read more.

16. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1008 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This museum, which contains various works from many parts of the world, is not like visiting in a single day. Like many of Britain’s public museums, admission is free. Read more.

Emirates Stadium is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

17. Emirates Stadium

9.0
75 Drayton Pk, London, Greater London
Soccer Stadium · 363 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The museum, which is free to enter, is ideal for football fans. In the North Triangle Building just north of the Emirates Stadium. Inside you can see Charlie George’s jersey for the 1971 FA Cup Final. Read more.

Stamford Bridge is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

18. Stamford Bridge

8.7
Fulham Rd, London, Greater London
Soccer Stadium · Hammersmith and Fulham · 241 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: While visiting this stadium and museum, which has been the home of Chelsea for 116 years, you can sit in the dressing room seats of your favorite football players. Read more.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

19. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

8.6
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Church Rd), Wimbledon, Greater London
Museum · 21 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Items were donated by tennis stars, Victorian tennis clothes and rackets, and many more. It is possible to see the development of tennis since 1877 in this museum. Read more.

Madame Tussauds is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

20. Madame Tussauds

8.7
Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, Greater London
Museum · Marylebone · 433 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Sculptors masterfully displayed their centuries-old artistic methods on the entire royal family. You can greet the Queen and smile for the cameras with Benedict Cumberbatch. Read more.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

21. The Sherlock Holmes Museum

8.3
221B Baker St, London, Greater London
History Museum · 134 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Sherlock Holmes Museum, one of the favorites of Baker’s Street, contains everything about Sherlock, which is well known to crime lovers. It’s like everything Victorian is gathered in this museum. Read more.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

22. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.5
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 649 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Founded in 1852, the museum is located in South Kensington. The focus is on decorative art and products in the design concept. Read more.

Natural History Museum is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

23. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 619 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The museum served as a part of the British Museum until it moved to its own building in 1884. In the Natural History Museum, you can find information about creatures that developed in history. Read more.

Churchill War Rooms (Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms) is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

24. Churchill War Rooms (Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms)

9.1
King Charles St, London, Greater London
Historic and Protected Site · Westminster · 83 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Times intertwined with war… Churchill was making all war decisions in these rooms. Read more.

Dulwich Picture Gallery is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

25. Dulwich Picture Gallery

9.0
Gallery Rd, Dulwich Village, Greater London
Art Gallery · Dulwich Village · 20 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Magnificent paintings by artists, discussion films about the views between cultural transitions… Read more.

Hyde Park is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

26. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1134 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: It was the hunting ground of the royal family for a long time and was opened to the public in the 17th century. Read more.

St James's Park is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

27. St James's Park

9.6
The Mall (Horse Guards Rd), London, Greater London
Park · City of Westminster · 331 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Pelicans are the owners of this park, which was built in the 18th century. You can watch the pelicans that have lived here for 400 years while relaxing on the sun loungers. Read more.

Regent's Park is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

28. Regent's Park

9.6
Chester Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 349 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The park, where Regent’s College and London Zoo are located, is especially enjoyable for morning walks. You can also pass here when you stop by Hyde Park. Read more.

Kensington Gardens is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

29. Kensington Gardens

9.6
Kensington Rd (Bayswater Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 180 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Kensington Gardens was formerly part of Hyde Park. Kensington, one of the 8 Royal Parks, covers 265 acres. Here, there is a private garden for Diana. Read more.

Hampstead Heath is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

30. Hampstead Heath

9.6
Heath St (E/W Heath Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Hampstead Town · 157 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: The park is in the north of London. 4 miles from Trafalgar Square. It encompasses you with its swimming pools, splash pools, sports fields and facilities. Read more.

Greenwich Park is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

31. Greenwich Park

9.6
Maze Hill (Charlton Way), London, Greater London
Park · Greenwich West · 174 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: You can see some of London’s iconic sights from here. With its landscape that hasn’t changed since the 17th century, Greenwich Park takes you back in time to the Roman period. Read more.

Diana Memorial Playground is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

32. Diana Memorial Playground

9.0
Gate Broad Walk (Kensington Gardens), London, Greater London
Playground · Kensington and Chelsea · 45 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This garden, which includes the Peter Pan children’s area, which was established during the time of JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, was specially designed for children to play happily. Read more.

Holland Park is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

33. Holland Park

9.5
Ilchester Pl, London, Greater London
Park · 139 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: "Did I see a peacock?” Yes, if you are in Holland Park, it is very normal to see peacocks. They are the hosts of the park. Read more.

Piccadilly Circus is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

34. Piccadilly Circus

9.1
Piccadilly (Regent St), London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 608 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: It can remind us of Times Square in New York with its lively life. Neon lights have never gone out in over 100 years, and the crowd and noise never subside. Read more.

Soho Square is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

35. Soho Square

8.8
Soho Sq, London, Greater London
Park · 110 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Soho is an entertainment center. It is located between Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. Read more.

Trafalgar Square is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

36. Trafalgar Square

9.3
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 552 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: It’s a huge area full of statues. This square, which the main gate of the National Art Gallery faces, takes its name from the Battle of Trafalgar. Read more.

Covent Garden Market is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

37. Covent Garden Market

9.4
The Piazza, London, Greater London
Shopping Plaza · 375 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: One of London’s most beloved places, Covent Garden is located in the West End. This is a real shopping place, you can think of it as a neighborhood market. Read more.

Borough Market is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

38. Borough Market

9.5
Borough High St (Bedale St), London, Greater London
Farmers Market · 1074 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: This neighborhood by the London Bridge is a true foodie paradise. While you are eating hot meals from street vendors, you can browse the market stalls filled with fresh produce. Read more.

Oxford Square is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

39. Oxford Square

8.3
Road · City of Westminster · 6 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Let the shopping day begin! Here you can find a place for every budget. You can enter the big stores of all the brands you know and shop. Read more.

Camden Town London Underground Station is one of London's 40 Most Famous Landmarks.

40. Camden Town London Underground Station

Camden High St, London, Greater London
Metro Station · Camden Town · 22 tips and reviews

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Camden, in the north of London, is perfect for those who love hippie style, vintage, second-hand shopping. What can you find? Read more.