The Tate Modern houses a collection of modern art in an old power station beside the River Thames.
The collection includes works by Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Andy Warhol, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
The Tate Modern is a sister gallery to the Tate Britain which houses British art from 1500 to the present day. The Turner prize exhibits are housed annually at the Tate Britain.
Both museums are free to enter!
5/7/07
4/25/07
Regent Street
Famously part of the green set in Monopoly, along with Oxford Street and Bond Street, Regent Street is a Mecca for shoppers. Home of Hamley’s, which once held the title of largest toy-shop in the world, the street curves majestically away from Piccadilly Circus joining to Oxford Circus, playing host to D H Evans and Liberty among others.
The street was originally created as part of John Nash’s town plan in 1811, and was named after the then- Prince Regent.
Regent Street can be a draw for the crowds for a variety of reasons, from the switching-on of the Christmas lights by the big-name celebrity of the time to the annual Regent Street Festival.
Last year, five hundred thousand people are thought to have turned out to see a selection of Formula 1 cars drive the length of Regent Street, an event which has ignited interest in the idea of a London Grand Prix.
The street was originally created as part of John Nash’s town plan in 1811, and was named after the then- Prince Regent.
Regent Street can be a draw for the crowds for a variety of reasons, from the switching-on of the Christmas lights by the big-name celebrity of the time to the annual Regent Street Festival.
Last year, five hundred thousand people are thought to have turned out to see a selection of Formula 1 cars drive the length of Regent Street, an event which has ignited interest in the idea of a London Grand Prix.
3/16/07
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament is only a short walk down Whitehall from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square. The building is stunning from Parliament Square, but it is worth taking a walk over Westminster Bridge and getting the view from the River side. 'Big Ben' is actually the name of the bell in the clock tower which chimes every 15 minutes. Tours inside the Houses of Parliament for overseas visitors are only available during August and September.
More: Summer Opening of Parliament
More: Summer Opening of Parliament
3/3/07
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British Royal family and you can now visit certain sections of the Palace. It includes 19 state rooms, the Ballroom, the picture gallery, the Throne Room, and part of the extensive gardens. Don't miss the Changing of the Guards on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.
2/21/07
French Fine Wine Encounter
If you are interested in exploring the product of the world's most ancient viniculture regions you have must visit Landmark Hotel. Wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec have turned the Landmark Hotel into a wine buff's heaven.
The most wonderful was the fact, that wine producers were able to impart their knowledge. They uncovered the subtleties of soil type, weather and much more.
The most wonderful was the fact, that wine producers were able to impart their knowledge. They uncovered the subtleties of soil type, weather and much more.
2/3/07
About London...
London offers a great diversity of lifestyles. It is a city that never sleeps. You never get bored here... It`s complex offer attracts many people which choose it because of higher standard of living, better wages, oppotrunities of self-development. The last thing is the most important for me. I can go to cinema, theatre, opera whenever I feel like.
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