Top Rated Attractions in London

England's first equestrian statue built in Renaissance style, the Equestrian statue of Charles I at Charing Cross was cast probably in the year 1633. Designed by Hubert Le Sueur, a noted French sculptor, the statue was commissioned by Richard Weston, Charles's Lord High Treasurer. The statue was originally built for Charles' Roehampton country house garden. It depicts him on horseback, wearing an armor demi-suit, sans a helmet. A scarf is tied across its chest on right hand. The king is portrayed carrying a baton in the same hand while he handles the horse reins in the left hand. This prominent statue is officially termed as London's official center.

Standing in the heart of the buzzing Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column is undoubtedly one of the most iconic monuments of London. Constructed in the year 1843, Nelson's Column commemorates the death of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. French fleet were defeated at the hands of Lord Nelson during Battle of Trafalgar fought in the year 1805. The sculpture rests on a large Corinthian capital. According to legend, this statue was made of Royal George's bronze guns. Royal George was a mighty warship. The bronze casts portray Nelson's triumphs at Copenhagen battle, Nile battle and Cape St Vincent battle.

Built of bronze, the Earl Haig Memorial is an equestrian sculpture of Douglas Haig, a commander in the British Western Front and also 1st Earl Haig. Earl Haig Memorial was built to the designs of Alfred Frank Hardiman, a noted sculptor and its construction was commissioned in 1928 by the British Parliament. It was unveiled on November 10, 1937 by Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry while King George VI laid a wreath at the statue's foot in Armistice Day. The memorial's construction was a subject of controversy and the commander's uniform, stance, anatomy and riding position were severely criticized.

Completely set apart from the hustle and bustle of the busy city surrounding it, Cecil Court, located in the heart of London, continues to be one of the most historic and serene paths. The go to destination for every book lover, it is barely a moment's walk from the buzzing Leicester Square Tube Station. Only meant for pedestrians, the scenic late Victorian street links Charing Cross Road and the beautiful St Martin's Lane. It offers various antique shops which have continued to retain their structure and aura unchanged since ages. One of the many interesting shops here is Watkins Books, London's earliest bookshop existing here since 1901.

St. James's Park and Green Park lie next to each other to the north and east of Buckingham Palace. The view from the bridge towards Whitehall is particularly pleasing and the lake is famous for its birds, especially the black swans and pelicans. With its well-groomed flowerbeds and summer concerts, the park remains a big favorite with Londoners and tourists alike. Office workers swarm into St James's on summer days to eat their lunch and enjoy the sunshine. Henry VIII acquired the land in the early 16th Century, around the same time as Hyde Park.

Inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in the year 2005, Monument to the Women of World War II is a beautiful sculpture by John W. Mills. The bronze structure depicts the working clothes and uniforms sported by women who were a part of World War II. Some of these clothes include Women's Land Army uniforms, a police overall, uniforms of Women's Royal Naval Service, welding mask and a nursing cape. The thought for a dedicated memorial to the war women was brought to attention to Major David McNally Robertson. The UK was yet to have a national memorial to honor women's contribution to World War II while other countries had already built one.