London, what a great city and a beautiful one to boot. London sights are extraordinary and the city has a long history that goes all the way back to the time of the Roman occupation. It is the seat of the greatest and longest running European monarchy in the world. At one time or another England and the city of London has been occupied by several different cultures like the Romans, Saxons, and the Normans among others. As a result, there are many diverse cultures represented in this awesome city and because of all of this history, there are also many attractions in London for the traveler to visit.

One of the most well known, popular, and often visited locations in the city of London is of course the Tower of London This is one location that is steeped in history and intrigue. Several Monarchs are very closely associated with the Tower of London too like Queen Elizabeth, Henry VIII, and William the Conqueror. Some of the prisoners of the tower were the king of Scotland John Balliol, and Sir Walter Ralegh, and Anne Boleyn who was not just a prisoner, but executed on Tower Green. There are several towers that make up the Tower of London, and you can visit them all, while you are there.

While in London, why not visit Speakers Corner in beautiful Hyde Park. Speakers Corner is a spot located in Hyde Park's northeast corner and is where public speaking is allowed. As a rule the speakers are permitted to speak on any subject they choose if the police think their speeches to be lawful. However, the police usually show great tolerance for other peoples right to speak so long as they do not hear an abundance of profanity or receive too many complaints. In addition to being a great historical attraction to visit it is also free, so you can definitely afford to visit this London sight.

West End Theatre a term meant to indicate professional, mainstream theatre that is staged in the large theatres of London's West End or Theatreland. Professional actors and actresses will tell you that West End Theatre is considered to be commercial acting of the highest level known in the English-speaking world. There have also been a lot of well-known American actors and actresses who have graced the stages of these large theatres too. Some of these performers are Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Spacey, and Val Kilmer. Taking in a show in the West End is not uncommon for a tourist.

Another popular and common tourist destination for those visiting London is the London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, formerly known as the British Airways London Eye. The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in all of Europe and is located on the famous Thames River in central London. This A-frame observation wheel has also been featured in films such as the Fantastic Four; Rise of the Silver Surfer as well as in the novel The London Eye Mystery, and the Doctor Who television series. From the top of this elegantly designed wheel, the entire city is opened up for you to view.