{"id":253292,"date":"2021-05-19T11:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T08:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/5-things-to-see-skip-in-london\/"},"modified":"2021-05-19T11:19:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T08:19:53","slug":"5-things-to-see-skip-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-things-to-see-skip-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"#5 Things to See &#038; Skip in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a283eb30cb1f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a283eb30cb1f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-things-to-see-skip-in-london\/#5_Things_to_See\" >5 Things to See<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-things-to-see-skip-in-london\/#5_Things_to_Skip\" >5 Things to Skip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#5 Things to See &amp; Skip in London<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\nWith the possible exceptions of New York and Rome, it is hard to imagine a city in the world that offers more to tourists than London. It is a sprawling city that transcends time, such that attractions range from the trendiest modern activities to centuries-old sites and artifacts. One can have a drink in a 500-year-old pub, see a 100-year-old football club, dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and play some crazy golf all in a single day.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15959\" src=\"https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/lets-travel-more.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/london-city-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><\/p>\n<p>This makes London a wonderful place to visit by most any standards. But it also makes it a difficult place to plan for. With so much to see and do, figuring out even a vague itinerary quickly becomes a challenge. So we thought we\u2019d offer a bit of a head start by pointing out a few of the things you should \u201csee\u201d and \u201cskip\u201d in London.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Things_to_See\"><\/span>5 Things to See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Big Ben<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s a single, dominant attraction in London it may just be the Big Ben clocktower. And in this case, the main highlight is absolutely worth checking out. However, we aren\u2019t just saying this because of the clock itself \u2014 which is quite something, but perhaps not worth going out of your way for alone. Rather, it\u2019s the fact that seeing Big Ben <em>also<\/em> means getting a good look at the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. These are three of the city\u2019s main draws, and they\u2019re all in close proximity to one another.<\/p>\n<p>Your London sightseeing won\u2019t be complete unless you stop by. And while you\u2019re there, consider touring Westminster if you can; it\u2019s more impressive inside than out.<\/p>\n<p>2. Tower of London<\/p>\n<p>The Tower of London is another iconic attraction in the city, and one that definitely makes our \u201csee\u201d list. This is primarily because of the sense of history it offers. Yes, it\u2019s a cool set of buildings to look at (even if the term \u201ctower\u201d is a bit misleading). But what really strikes you about the Tower of London in person is <em>what London has seen<\/em> over the years. This is a fortification that dates back to the 11th century, when it was built by William the Conqueror.<\/p>\n<p>3. British Museum<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often easy to skip the main museum in a big city. Typically, it just seems more worthwhile to explore the city itself, and visit some other museum some other time. But in London, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/treasures-of-the-british-museum-1661292\">British Museum\u2019s main attractions<\/a> are too impressive to ignore. This is after all one of the most renowned collections in the world, and within it you\u2019ll get the chance to see an Aztec wooden snake, an Easter Island head, the stunning four-ton head sculpture of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, and the Rosetta Stone itself. And that\u2019s only a small spattering of examples.<\/p>\n<p>4. Wembley Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Truth be told, what you should really see in London is <em>sport<\/em>. It\u2019s one of the great sporting cities on Earth, such that whether you catch a cricket match, a rowing race on the Thames, tennis at Wimbledon or an English football match at Wembley, you\u2019ll likely be in for a great time. We mention Wembley specifically though simply because it\u2019s the most famous stadium venue in town, and one of the most historic. It\u2019s worth seeing whether for a football match, a concert, or even just a tour.<\/p>\n<p>5. The Pubs<\/p>\n<p>We mentioned a 500-year-old pub above, and there <em>is<\/em> such a venue in London (even if there\u2019s always some debate about the specific origins of these really old establishments). Even beyond places like the Prospect of Whitby though, the city is full to bursting with wonderful old drinking holes. Pick a few that sound interesting to visit, or look up an established pub-crawl route, and you won\u2019t be sorry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Things_to_Skip\"><\/span>5 Things to Skip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. 10 Downing Street<\/p>\n<p>Where residences of the ruling and powerful are concerned, Buckingham Palace is worth a stop in London. But unless you\u2019re <em>really<\/em> interested in politics, 10 Downing Street isn\u2019t. This is the home of the Prime Minister, and to be sure it\u2019s a nice enough place in a nice enough area. But at the end of the day, it\u2019s a private residence. There\u2019s not all that much to see, and you\u2019ll likely wish you\u2019d spent the time on something more worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>2. London Eye<\/p>\n<p>We suspect this might be our most polarizing selection. The London Eye has become one of the defining visual landmarks of the city of London, and simply <em>looks<\/em> like the sort of thing you should enjoy up close. But there are two important truths about the Eye. The first is that it looks most impressive from a slight distance, or from across the river. The second is that the right up is a little expensive and a little slow. That, plus the fact that it doesn\u2019t necessarily even give you the best view you can get of the city, makes it a little bit less <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ealing than many would be inclined to believe.<\/p>\n<p>3. The Hippodrome<\/p>\n<p>The Hippodrome is arguably London\u2019s premier casino, and an establishment that incidentally <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.republicworld.com\/world-news\/uk-news\/london-casino-reopens-as-restrictions-ease.html\">just reopened<\/a> as of this writing (after prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns). It\u2019s an impressive place, and makes for a fun night out if you have extended time in the city. But the truth about London\u2019s casinos in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> is that they\u2019ve largely been eclipsed by the UK\u2019s own <em>online<\/em> casino platforms, which offer greater variety and a more affordable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the country\u2019s poker sites offer low-minimum tables much more accessible than the in-person variety. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galaspins.com\/\">Gala Spins slot platform<\/a> is augmented by \u201cSlingo\u201d and \u201clive <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>show\u201d options you won\u2019t find at a place like the Hippodrome; and the slot category more broadly simply has <em>way<\/em> more game options online. What all of this means is that if you really want a casino experience in London, the best of it comes in a fashion you can enjoy in your hotel room or Airbnb, rather than out at a venue that will cost you a boatload of cash.<\/p>\n<p>4. Double-Decker Buses<\/p>\n<p>This one more or less speaks for itself. London is famous for its double-decker tour buses, and there <em>is<\/em> a certain charm to them. You\u2019ve likely seen them on postcards, in films, or possibly even in a video game here or there, such that you associate them with London without even really meaning to. And you\u2019ll likely see them! But that\u2019s really enough. Riding one is entirely unnecessary, unless it\u2019s a very nice day and you simply want to rest your legs and coast about on the top deck for a while. If that\u2019s the case then by all means enjoy your ride! But it\u2019s not really worth it to go out of your way for the bus experience.<\/p>\n<p>5. Regent\u2019s Park<\/p>\n<p>Regent\u2019s Park is another of London\u2019s defining landmarks. It\u2019s a sprawling public place, staggering in size and history (having been part of the city since the 1500s). And like some of the other main attractions in and around London, you\u2019re likely to see or stumble upon it at some point without even necessarily making a point of doing so. It\u2019s a lovely place, and you\u2019ll probably enjoy a glimpse of it.<\/p>\n<p>The reason Regent\u2019s Park makes our \u201cskip\u201d list though is that there are <em>more interesting<\/em> parks to prioritize. One could argue that there are a few, in fact, but it\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/richmond-deer-park\">Richmond Park<\/a> we\u2019d most recommend to visitors. This was set up as a hunting park for the monarchy originally, and it is now a haven for deer and a park that simply looks more wild and remote than most any other big-city park you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n<p>We hope this will simplify your planning for your next trip to London! And in the meantime, check back on our site for any more <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> tips you may need.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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