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101. | The Religious Aspect Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame Catholic cathedral in Paris dates back to the 13th century and are one of the masterpieces of Gothic art in Western Europe. The combination of stain glasses and the huge interior are really stunning which arouses ...
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102. | History Lover's Paradise
The "Old Lady of Threadneedle Street Museum," or the Bank of England Museum as it is popularly known is one site which any person just cannot miss. The Museum is housed within the Bank of England itself, right at the heart of the City of ...
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103. | Skyscraper Of Paris The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower - an enormous structure of exposed latticework supports made of iron, was constructed for the Paris Exposition of 1889. The Prince of Wales officiated at the ceremonial opening. Of the 700 proposals submitted ...
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104. | London From Thames
Viewing London from Thames is the least stressful way to travel in London and is heap of fun. There are 9 piers from which to stop or start one's journey. These are: Hampton Court Pier, Richmond Pier, Kew Pier, Putney Pier, Westminster Pier, ...
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105. | Museum Lover's Delight - Palais Le Louvre
The Louvre is one of the largest palaces in the world and, as a former residence of the kings of France, also being one of the most illustrious one in Paris. It epitomizes traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient ...
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106. | Nature Lover's Paradise - Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of London's finest historic landscapes covering an area of 350 acres. There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more one can naturally forget that he/she is in the middle ...
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107. | City Of Lovers
Paris incites the senses, asking to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to the pick-an-ism types in cafes monologuing on the use of garlic or the ...
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108. | Victoria & Albert Museum
Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the Museum on 17th May 1899. The Victoria & Albert has a collection of more than 4 million objects. The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts ...
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109. | The Royal Security - Changing Of Guards
The Changing of the Guard ceremony is perhaps the most recognized formality in Europe, and is conducted at Buckingham Palace every odd day of the week beginning at 11:30pm. Although the ceremony doesn't get started ...
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110. | The British Royalty
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today ...
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111. | Culturally London
Quite a lot of people have striven to define 'Englishness' and failed in fact English culture is really a mixed culture, having assimilated the best from many other cultures. Racially the English are Celts, Romans, Vikings, ...
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112. | Historically London
The history of London as a permanent settlement stretches back almost two thousand years. The city's story is a fascinating one, its fortunes inextricably linked to those of the British Isles.
London was founded by the Romans at a convenient crossing of the Thames, though it had ...
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113. | The Sightseers Joy
London is a year-round tourist centre, with few of its attractions closing or significantly reducing their opening hours in winter.
London is a cosmopolitan city where it is possible to sample cuisine from all corners of the world. There are establishments to suit every ...
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114. | London - For The Connoisseur
London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, stimulates and irritates in ...
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