Royal palaces and castles in London

London Must-Sees

Unmissable London sights, from St Paul's and the Tower to the Shard, Hyde Park and Greenwich's Cutty Sark.

St Paul's Cathedral

Designed by Christopher Wren, this Baroque Anglican cathedral features an iconic dome, a historic crypt, and galleries with panoramic city views.

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Tower of London

Founded in 1066, this historic castle and fortress on the Thames serves as a museum housing the Crown Jewels and the Royal Armouries collection.

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The Shard

Designed by Renzo Piano, this 72-storey glass skyscraper features modern architecture and a public observation deck with panoramic city views.

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Hyde Park

This expansive Grade I listed royal park offers open green spaces, the Serpentine lake, and historic monuments such as Speaker's Corner.

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Covent Garden

Centred around a historic market piazza, this pedestrian district is known for its dining, shopping, street performers, and nearby theatres.

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Piccadilly Circus

This bustling road junction and public space is famous for its illuminated advertising screens and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain with the statue of Eros.

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Cutty Sark

Dating back to 1869, this historic British tea clipper is preserved as a museum ship showcasing 19th-century maritime sailing heritage.

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Old Royal Naval College

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1696 and 1712, this UNESCO-listed riverside landmark showcases grand historic architecture in Greenwich.