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History is the first thing pops in your mind when you think of London and why not, given the fact it is the historic heart of UK. Distinct, singular and incredibly rich historical tales and narratives permeate this extraordinary city in the form of its architecture. Almost every corner of the city has an architectural wonder contributing in the century-old history of the city helping it to shape and what it is today.

So, if you ask anyone that has visited the place to pin down three top places of historical significance then, they will pass. It is not only a weird question to ask but difficult too. Yet, the following three are the best landmarks of the city having great historical significance, and some were there since the birth of this nation. When talking about the architecture, the luxury hotels in london like The Montcalm Royal London House are also stunning.

Tower Of London

An established legend of Norman Conquest of England and founded towards the end of it in the year 1066. As a matter of fact, White Tower, which gives the tower its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 representing as a symbol of oppression inflicted on the nation by the new elite rule. The Tower has a grim and bloody history owing to it being a prison and so many prosecutions that took place here. Nonetheless, it is one of the top tourist attraction sites in London tracing the oldest history of the nation. Within the walls, you will discover, a royal palace, powerful fortress, an Armory, a museum.

It was also once the first acclaimed London Zoo, and on visiting the place, you will be able to hear about the great stories of animals and exotic beasts which lived here centuries ago before shifted to ZSL London Zoo. As old as its history says, this place has gone through several restorations over the centuries including the damage from Blitz. 12 acres of land is said to have invested within the walls of this great fort and was initially resented by the people as it represented oppression by the new ruling class.

The amazing fact about this historic building is, at some point in history it had played the role of a royal residence, mint, armory, a prison and still houses the precious Crown Jewels. Te dazzling and the most precious jewels are all kept in this fort. You will be able to hear their stories from Beefeaters, the traditional guides of the tower and also the protector of the precious jewels. In the museum of Crown Jewels, you will also be able to see the crown wore by Elizabeth II during her coronation. 

This place is also said to be haunted by the ghost of Anne Boleyn who was beheaded here in one of the prosecutions. She haunts the fort premises, and many have seen her headless body floating in the air.

Visiting this place is a must if you want to know about the age-old history of the nation and how it transformed in every century helping to shape the nation as a whole.

Houses Of Parliament

Also, known as the Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament is the federal seat of Britain comprising of two parliamentary houses namely, Houses of Lords and House of Commons. The most famous feature of the Houses of Parliament is its clock tower, known as Big Ben. The tour of this place lasts for 4 hours, and the structure is more Gothic, and all the coronations of the place are taken place here since the time of William the Conqueror’s crowning in 1066. Many royal occasions have also been held here like the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

In the Palace of Westminster also sits the Government of the nation. In the mid-eleventh century, King Edward the Confessor had moved his court in the Houses of Parliament located on the side of River Thames. Afterward in the year 1265, the Houses of Parliament got divided into two houses, the Houses of Lords and the House of Commons. It is the central seat of government, a position it still holds today.

The place features fully narrated and guided tours starting from the Parliament Square. You will get a chance to walk along the aisle where Kate Middleton and Prince William first walked as a married couple, as a part of the tour. Then, there is Coronation Chair, where the British Royals have been crowned for hundreds of years. It also places the oldest garden in the city where famous graves of people like Charles Dickens, Spencer, Hardy and many other famous writers are placed.

Pass through the St Stephen’s Hall; the tour ends at the 900-year-old Westminster Hall where people like Guy Fawkes was tried, and in more recent years, Nelson Mandela has given a speech here. There are also places like Elizabeth Tower and Victoria Tower within the Westminster Abbey covered in your tour.

Churchill War Rooms

As a part of Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Rooms is one of the exciting places to be and learn about the life of great leader like Winston Churchill during the WWII. Hidden beneath the streets of Westminster, the underground bunker had protected the secrets and staffs of the Great Britain’s Government during the WWII. This is the place where Churchill and his inner associates plotted and planned a route to victory over the Allied powers.

The tours consist of the walking in footsteps of Churchill and have a glimpse of life that was during the tense times of WWII. Step back in time in Map Room where Churchill and his War Cabinet used to meet. Things are also kept as it is after the lights were switched off in 1945.

You can also be a proud owner of the authentic replica of the clock that sued to hang in Cabinet War Rooms during the time of War.

These top attractions sites will give you a detailed history of the nation at different times.