Queen Victoria: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

ARAlina Ramanavanikalina95 · Feb 17, 2015Read

As you all know, London is the architectural capital of the world. A city where you definitely won't have time to be bored) Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster complex with its clock tower, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square filled with pigeons—this is all the capital of Great Britain. People go there to admire the architecture, walk through the halls of the British Museum and the Tate Gallery, shop for extravagant English clothes, and simply watch the fog-covered Thames from a bridge. It took me a whole day, sometimes even more, to visit just one museum. I lived near Hyde Park and couldn't deny myself the pleasure of going there every day to feed the local wildlife (birds and squirrels). Fortunately, almost all museums in London are free, with the exception of places like Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and the Harry Potter studio. You must go see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. But we didn't manage to take a photo with either a Life Guard or a Beefeater. Other entertainment in the English capital hits the wallet hard. A ride on the London Eye costs about 30 pounds (approx. 42 USD). A tour of the Abbey is about 20 pounds. Big Ben, the voice of London, has been showing the exact time since 1859. Construction of the 320-foot clock tower began in 1837 upon the accession of Queen Victoria. At that time, the Parliament buildings, damaged by a fire in 1834, were being reconstructed. The clock designer, Sir Edmund Grimthorpe, an architect and clockmaker, passed away before the 13.5-ton bell was installed behind the four clock faces, each with an area of 23 square feet. As for entertainment... It is definitely worth spending money on a trip to a pub. Surprisingly, the British know how to have fun and relax. And if you want to spend the evening at home, they simply won't let you do it. By the way, hostels are the perfect place for students, especially if you are traveling alone. There are a bunch of other students there looking for part-time work or permanent housing. If you aren't afraid of living in a room with other people, then this is the place for you. If you can't book accommodation online, no worries. You can do it right on the spot. Walking around the city, you will find plenty of offers at a reasonable price. Have fun, guys! http://www.2uk.ru/city/city2