Big Ben - This landmark stands over 315 feet (96m) high. It is named after the 13.5 tonne bell housed within its tower. , London Eye - This landmark is 443 feet (135m) tall. Over 3.75 million visitors come each year to wonder at the views., National Gallery - Home to over 2,300 different works of art, this attraction welcomes more than 6 million visitors each year!, Houses of Parliament - With 900 years of history, this is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet. , Natural History Museum - Whether you prefer dinosaurs or dragonflies, moths or woolly mammoths, you can learn all about them in the exhibition halls of this building. , Royal Albert Hall - Completed in 1871, this concert venue hosts the annual BBC Proms, and can seat 5,400 people. It’s organ has 9,999 pipes! , London Underground (The Tube) - This landmark can take you to 270 different stations. Its trains can travel up to 60mph! , Westminster Abbey - Built in 1245, this landmark has over 1000 years of history and 17 monarchs buried within. , Tower Bridge - First opened in 1894, this London landmark is opened at least once a day now. But, if you need it to open, you must give 24 hours’ notice - make sure the cars and buses have stopped first!  , St Paul's Cathedral - This iconic, world-famous dome is a main feature of London’s skyline. It is the home of the Bishop of London. , Nelson's Column - Found in Trafalgar Square, this monument is 51.6m tall and was built in honour of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar. , Buckingham Palace - The Royal Families’ official London home, this building has 775 rooms, including 240 bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, a cinema and a swimming pool. , Tower of London - The oldest part of this landmark was built in 1078 by William the Conqueror. As well as being a royal house, this building has also been a prison. It is now home to Yeoman Warders, ravens and the Crown Jewels., British Museum - This landmark first opened its doors to visitors in 1759. It is home to many historical artifacts from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles.  , Wembley Stadium - This building was opened in 2007, on the site of a former venue of the same name. It can seat up to 90,000 people under an arch 440 feet (133m) high! , The Shard - At 309.6m tall, this is the tallest building in London and one of the tallest in Europe. Amazingly, it is 95 storeys tall! ,

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