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Sights of London. The London Eye. The London Eye is the major feature of London’s skyline. It consists of thirty-two capsules each holding up twenty-five people. For breathtaking experience and unforgettable view of more than fifty London’s famous landmarks you have just to climb aboard and take a thirty minute ‘excursion’. The British Museum. The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world with the richest collections. It exhibits man works from all over the world from prehistoric period to modern times. The most famous exhibits of the British Museum are the Parthenon Sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt. The entry to the museum is free but for several special exhibitions you need tickets. Tower of London. The greatest Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous buildings. This building with 900-years history was previously a royal palace, execution place, prison, jewel house, arsenal and even zoo. While visiting this sight don’t forget to gaze up at the White Tower, marvel at the Crown Jewels and skulk through a medieval king’s bedchamber. Tate Modern. Tate Modern in London is a famous Britain’s national museum of contemporary and modern art. It stands on the banks oа Thames and has a unique shape (previously it was a power station). The visitors can find the exhibitions by famous modern artists from Gauguin to Damien Hirst inside. After contemplation of works one can sit in the gallery’s restaurants and rejoice the fabulous view across the city. Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter is a Gothic church on the scale of a cathedral. Westminster Abbey has been the traditional place of coronation and burial for English monarchs for a long time. Today it is still used for the celebration of great events in the country’s history and for regular worship.