London, like Paris, has an extraordinary cultural heritage that should not be missed during a first visit to the Britishcapital. While the Haussmann style in the British city has given way to a more local Victorian style, the city skilfully combines modern and contemporary architecture, small red brick buildings and glass buildings. But it is obviously and above all the seat of royal and parliamentary power, from which one can immerse oneself in the Westminter district. The royal palaces, the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Abbey, all of which are essential historical sites that must be visited at least once. It will then be time to go for a walk and enjoy the calm of St James' Park.
London also has incredible museums. The British Museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world. It would be futile to list all the treasures you will find in the British. Between the treatment of Asia, Africa, Oceania, Europe, Great Britain or the history of money, the Middle Ages and other themes, we do not know where to look and how to define our choices of visit. For its part, the Tate Modern is THE flagship destination for modern art lovers, up-and-coming architects and avant-garde artists from all walks of life, when its big sister the Tate Britain brings together the great British masters. Overlooking Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery will be one of the highlights of your cultural discovery of the city. From medieval paintings to impressionist landscapes, the museum is full of world-famous masterpieces. Raphael, Rubens, Velasquez, da Vinci, Picasso and Caravaggio are among the great masters on display. The Victoria & Albert Museum has one of the largest collections of decorative art in the world, the Natural History Museum and its neo-gothic architecture or the National Maritime Museum, simply the largest maritime museum in the world. It is also important not to forget the many galleries that reflect current trends. As night falls, London's cultural life resumes again with plays and musicals in the hundreds of theatres that open their doors every night. Don't forget to look at the concert schedule, from small venues to stadiums. The atmosphere will be great, and it will be an opportunity to discover unknown groups or to attend the performance of internationally renowned singers. For outings, the two must-see areas during your visit to London will be Soho for the select and trendy clubs and the East End or the South with Brixton, Clapham or Peckam for the trendy underground bars
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