Big Ben:
Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks,and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.You even know when parliament is in session,because a light shines above the clock face.
The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square,the minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high.Minutely regulated with a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum,Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper,which has rarely stopped.
Buckingham Palace:
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 it is The Queen's official residence.Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen,areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.
Stonehenge:
Stonehenge is surely Britain's greatest national icon,symbolizing mystery,power and endurance.Its original purpose is unclear to us,but some have speculated that it was a temple made for the worship of ancient earth deities.It has been called an astronomical observatory for marking significant events on the prehistoric calendar.Others claim that it was a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from the societies of long ago.
Trafalgar Square:
Trafalgar Square,set in central London,is one of Britain's great tourist attractions.A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to marvel at Nelsons Column and the four giant lions at its base,or to admire the lovely splashing fountains and to feed the pigeons,who have made their home here.Built to commemorate Admiral Nelson,the square was named after the Spanish Cape Trafalgar where his last battle was won.