DK - DK Eyewitness Top 10 London

Clockwise from top:British Museum, Big Ben, Red telephone boxes, St Pauls and the Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Tate Britain, Kew Gardens

River city. Royal city. City of palaces and pubs, museums and monuments. The worlds first National Park City. Hotbed of art. Shopping mecca. Financial powerhouse. London is all these things and more so who could argue when we say that its the worlds most exciting metropolis? With DK Eyewitness Top 10 London, its yours to explore.

We love London: the culture, the history, the diversity. What could be better than strolling along the cobbled streets of Covent Garden, sailing along the Thames between the Houses of Parliamentand Tate Modern, browsing the cutting-edge boutiques of Spitalfieldsand scouting the stalls for a bargain, walking in one of the citys 3,000 parks, or time-travelling back to Shakespeares England at the Globe Theatre? Its all here, packed into a few square miles of the worlds most energetic streetscape.

This city is a cultural colossus, with a buoyant theatre district, a bar or restaurant on every corner, and a packed calendar of eye-catching ceremonies and festivals, including the Notting Hill Carnival. It does history and pageantry like nowhere else, but for all its pomp and ceremony, London has always been a cosmopolitan capital. The city is a paradise for foodies, where you can sample street food from around the world, as well as dine in an enticing array of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Whether youre coming for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide brings together the best of everything that London can offer, from hip Hoxtonto sophisticated St Jamess. The guide has useful tips throughout, from seeking out whats free to places off the beaten track, plus 13 easy-to-follow itineraries, designed to tie together a clutch of sights in a short space of time. Add inspiring photography and detailed maps, and youve got the essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy the book, and enjoy London.

Exploring London

For things to see and do, visitors to London are spoiled for choice. Whether youre here for a short stay or you just want a flavour of this great city, you need to make the most of your time. Here are some ideas for two and four days of sightseeing in London.

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Two Days in London

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Day 1

Morning

Take a Beefeater tour of the .

Afternoon

Cross .

Shakespeares Globeis a replica of the original Globe Theatre.

Day 2

Morning

Begin at to see the monuments of English monarchs.

Afternoon

After lunch, spend 2 hours at the .

Trafalgar Square, Londons central point, is beautifully lit up at night.

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Four Days in London

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Day 1

Morning

Start with a full morning exploring the .