Kensington Palace at London
Kensington Palace was the home of the late Princess Diana after her divorce from Prince Charles in 1996. This beautiful and spacious palace in central London is open to the public. It was here that Queen Victoria was born and lived until she became ruler of England. In this photograph Kensington Palace appears accross the appropriately named Round Pond. Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.
The original building was constructed as Nottingham House for the Earl of Nottingham. It was acquired from him in 1689 by William III who wanted a residence near London but away from the foul air of the capital because he was asthmatic. Kensington was at that time a village location outside London, but closer than Hampton Court. The palace was improved and extended by Sir Christopher Wren.
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London is the coolest city on earth, according to a big crowd of fans of the city, and there is quite some truth in that. The city on the Thames has an amazing lot of things to do. One can spend several weeks in the city alone, doing something different every day.
On the first day, one could enjoy his love for the fine arts in some of the world's finest museums, such as the British Museum and the National Gallery. The second day is for fun and entertainment. There are streets filled with bars, pubs and theaters. And contrary to
Buckingham Palace at London
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Science Museum at London
The Science Museum on Exhibition Road, Kensington, London, is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry. The museum is a major London tourist attraction. The Science Museum, London is one of three museums which, together with the National Railway Museum, York and the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, Bradford make up the National Museum of Science and Industry. It was initially part of the South Kensington Museum, together with what is now the Victoria and Albert Museum, but was separated and became the Museum of Patents in 1858, the Patent Office Museum in
Bangalore Palace
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London - Nightlife and Entertainment
Traditional old London taverns can be found allover the city, the seventeenth-century George Inn at Borough High Street or The Crown at New Oxford Street are among the most noticeable, but in the bar section there are a lot of alternatives. Londons nightlife is concentrated in West End, especially around Soho, which is still the main hangout for the hip and famous. Its also the center of the gay scene. London is on a real high right now, especially in terms of music and dance--much of the currently popular techno and electronica originated in London clubs.
