May 13, 2011
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Westminster Abbey – a large, mainly Gothic church, in London | United Kingdom Updated: June 10, 2020 | By Claire | More One of the sights of London that is sure to receive many more visitors than usual over the next year is Westminster Abbey. Millions around the world watched on TV on April 29 […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom, Virtual Travel
May 9, 2011
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Trafalgar Square & Nelson’s Column – the vibrant heart of London | United Kingdom Updated: August 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Trafalgar Square is the vibrant heart of London and the best starting point for exploration of its central part – right in the neighbourhood there is the government district of Whitehall with […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom, Virtual Travel
April 26, 2011
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Top sights to see in London – United Kingdom Updated: December 16, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More London is not only England’s capital but also the biggest city in Western Europe. A huge sprawling, buzzing metropolis that offers the budding traveller a wide range of activates to keep them occupied. But like […]
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July 31, 2010
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London – the largest city of Europe Updated: February 7, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More For more than two thousand years, the city of London has been considered to be one of the most influential settlements in the region. The city was founded and named by the Romans during their reign throughout most […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom