it’s a city fit for a queen
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
London landmarks for this list we’ve
chosen places that carry historic and/or
cultural significance within the city of
London
number 10 Trafalgar Square one of the
most popular public meeting places in
London and the site of celebrations
sporting events protests and more
Trafalgar Square is situated in the City
of Westminster originally named Charing
Cross the area was redeveloped in the
early 1800s and renamed to commemorate
an important victory in the Napoleonic
Wars in addition to Nelson’s column
which honors a hero of that same battle
Trafalgar Square is also home to several
extravagant fountains the famous fourth
plinth and the National Gallery number
nine the London Eye also called the
Millennium Wheel this observation wheel
was built to coincide with y2k and today
it’s the most widely visited paid
tourist attraction in the United Kingdom
located adjacent to Jubilee Gardens it
was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel
when it was erected measuring 443 feet
or 135 metres high though that record
has since been surpassed the London Eye
still attracts over 3.5 million
observers each year offering them
unparalleled views of many of London’s
most popular sights number 8 st. Paul’s
Cathedral located atop London’s highest
point st. Paul’s Cathedral in its
current incarnation was designed by
architect Sir Christopher Wren and
consecrated in 1708 a major site on the
London skyline
this Church of England Cathedral is
recognizable thanks to its famed dome
which is enclosed by spires the location
of several prominent events over its
history today it draws visitors who wish
to admire its architecture marvel at
history or find a quiet spot for
reflection number 7 Wembley Stadium
after the original Stadium on this site
was demolished in 2003 a new and
completely redesigned arena was built
and opened four years later the new
Wembley was given a more modern design
with a 436 foot 133 meter arch standing
out as its most prominent feature with a
seating capacity of 9 mm and a
circumference of 0.62 miles or one
kilometer it’s one of Europe’s largest
stadiums and today it hosts everything
from sporting events to mammoth music
events for locals and tourists alike to
enjoy number 6 Westminster Abbey as one
of the United Kingdom’s most significant
religious structures Westminster is
hosted many important events throughout
its history including weddings burials
and coronations the site on which the
Abbey is now built has been a place of
Prayer for over a millennium but
construction on the Gothic church as it
stands today began in 1245 on the wishes
of Henry the third providing a snapshot
of British tradition Westminster Abbey
is a living monument to history
appreciated by over 1 million visitors
annually number 5 Piccadilly Circus the
bright lights and hordes of people
convening in this famous London Road
junction are enough to convince any
visitor that it’s a circus built in 1819
Piccadilly has become a crossroads that
leads to several other locations in fact
visitors will find shopping theaters and
other sources of entertainment nearby
lit by its well-known neon signs and
with the Shaftesbury memorial fountain
providing a place for weary travelers to
rest Piccadilly Circus is now one of the
busiest squares in London number 4
Buckingham Palace one of the world’s
last working royal palaces Buckingham
Palace is both the workplace and the
London dwelling used by the British
monarch though part of the building was
constructed as early as 1705 the palace
was expanded in the 1800s at which time
it became the royal residence today
crowds gather near Buckingham Palace to
greet the Royals admire its ornate
exterior and gardens or to witness the
renowned changing of the guard ceremony
number 3 Tower
bridge constructed between 1886 and 1894
across the river Thames to ease
congestion tower bridge features classic
Victorian gothic architectural elements
that complement the nearby Tower of
London built as a combination suspension
bridge and bascule in order to
accommodate passing tall mast ships
tower bridge is now a recognizable
emblem of the city and one of the
world’s most famous bridges not only is
the bridge open an automobiles
pedestrian visitors can also enjoy
sweeping vistas from the walkways number
2 the Tower of London named after its
White Tower which was erected in 1078 by
William the Conqueror the Tower of
London is the home of the crown jewels
and is guarded by the iconic beefeaters
also once home to an armory a Treasury
and even a zoo perhaps its most famous
use was as a prison which led to the
castles reputation as a place of torture
and death despite this or perhaps
because of it the tower is now one of
Britain’s most popular tourist
attractions due to its rich history
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
number one Big Ben and the Palace of
Westminster indisputable symbols of the
city the houses of parliament and Big
Ben are two of the most recognizable
landmarks in London though the original
building on this site was once used as
the residents for English monarchs today
the Palace of Westminster is where the
country’s government meets located at
the north end of the palace is Big Ben
which is the nickname given to the bell
that chimes from the instantly
recognizable Elizabeth tower together
these spots make up one of London’s most
popular and iconic tourist attractions
do you agree with our list
what’s your favourite landmark from the
capital city of England for more classic
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
London landmarks for this list we’ve
chosen places that carry historic and/or
cultural significance within the city of
London
number 10 Trafalgar Square one of the
most popular public meeting places in
London and the site of celebrations
sporting events protests and more
Trafalgar Square is situated in the City
of Westminster originally named Charing
Cross the area was redeveloped in the
early 1800s and renamed to commemorate
an important victory in the Napoleonic
Wars in addition to Nelson’s column
which honors a hero of that same battle
Trafalgar Square is also home to several
extravagant fountains the famous fourth
plinth and the National Gallery number
nine the London Eye also called the
Millennium Wheel this observation wheel
was built to coincide with y2k and today
it’s the most widely visited paid
tourist attraction in the United Kingdom
located adjacent to Jubilee Gardens it
was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel
when it was erected measuring 443 feet
or 135 metres high though that record
has since been surpassed the London Eye
still attracts over 3.5 million
observers each year offering them
unparalleled views of many of London’s
most popular sights number 8 st. Paul’s
Cathedral located atop London’s highest
point st. Paul’s Cathedral in its
current incarnation was designed by
architect Sir Christopher Wren and
consecrated in 1708 a major site on the
London skyline
this Church of England Cathedral is
recognizable thanks to its famed dome
which is enclosed by spires the location
of several prominent events over its
history today it draws visitors who wish
to admire its architecture marvel at
history or find a quiet spot for
reflection number 7 Wembley Stadium
after the original Stadium on this site
was demolished in 2003 a new and
completely redesigned arena was built
and opened four years later the new
Wembley was given a more modern design
with a 436 foot 133 meter arch standing
out as its most prominent feature with a
seating capacity of 9 mm and a
circumference of 0.62 miles or one
kilometer it’s one of Europe’s largest
stadiums and today it hosts everything
from sporting events to mammoth music
events for locals and tourists alike to
enjoy number 6 Westminster Abbey as one
of the United Kingdom’s most significant
religious structures Westminster is
hosted many important events throughout
its history including weddings burials
and coronations the site on which the
Abbey is now built has been a place of
Prayer for over a millennium but
construction on the Gothic church as it
stands today began in 1245 on the wishes
of Henry the third providing a snapshot
of British tradition Westminster Abbey
is a living monument to history
appreciated by over 1 million visitors
annually number 5 Piccadilly Circus the
bright lights and hordes of people
convening in this famous London Road
junction are enough to convince any
visitor that it’s a circus built in 1819
Piccadilly has become a crossroads that
leads to several other locations in fact
visitors will find shopping theaters and
other sources of entertainment nearby
lit by its well-known neon signs and
with the Shaftesbury memorial fountain
providing a place for weary travelers to
rest Piccadilly Circus is now one of the
busiest squares in London number 4
Buckingham Palace one of the world’s
last working royal palaces Buckingham
Palace is both the workplace and the
London dwelling used by the British
monarch though part of the building was
constructed as early as 1705 the palace
was expanded in the 1800s at which time
it became the royal residence today
crowds gather near Buckingham Palace to
greet the Royals admire its ornate
exterior and gardens or to witness the
renowned changing of the guard ceremony
number 3 Tower
bridge constructed between 1886 and 1894
across the river Thames to ease
congestion tower bridge features classic
Victorian gothic architectural elements
that complement the nearby Tower of
London built as a combination suspension
bridge and bascule in order to
accommodate passing tall mast ships
tower bridge is now a recognizable
emblem of the city and one of the
world’s most famous bridges not only is
the bridge open an automobiles
pedestrian visitors can also enjoy
sweeping vistas from the walkways number
2 the Tower of London named after its
White Tower which was erected in 1078 by
William the Conqueror the Tower of
London is the home of the crown jewels
and is guarded by the iconic beefeaters
also once home to an armory a Treasury
and even a zoo perhaps its most famous
use was as a prison which led to the
castles reputation as a place of torture
and death despite this or perhaps
because of it the tower is now one of
Britain’s most popular tourist
attractions due to its rich history
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
number one Big Ben and the Palace of
Westminster indisputable symbols of the
city the houses of parliament and Big
Ben are two of the most recognizable
landmarks in London though the original
building on this site was once used as
the residents for English monarchs today
the Palace of Westminster is where the
country’s government meets located at
the north end of the palace is Big Ben
which is the nickname given to the bell
that chimes from the instantly
recognizable Elizabeth tower together
these spots make up one of London’s most
popular and iconic tourist attractions
do you agree with our list
what’s your favourite landmark from the
capital city of England for more classic
top 10s published every day be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
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