"Even if you speak the same language, it's hard to know how to spend those precious vacation days in a metropolis with so much to offer in the realms of history, entertainment and cuisine. Do you focus first on royal landmarks like Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London? Or hit the world-class museums by day and theaters by night? And in a place that often feels like a collection of villages, how do you decide which nearby or farther-flung neighborhood to venture into next?"
"There's so much to do and see that you may eventually feel tired, so repair to one of London's historic pubs and raise a pint to your discoveries. Home to treasures including Egyptian mummies, the Elgin Marbles that once graced the Parthenon in Athens (and that Greece would very much like to have returned) and the Rosetta Stone, which enabled scholars to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs. Entrance to this museum is free. Tip: Try the free, self-guided one-hour whirlwind highlights tour."
London has roughly 10 million people and endlessly diverse neighborhoods with influential cultural trends. Visitors choose among royal landmarks, world-class museums, theaters, and varied neighborhood experiences. An oft-cited aphorism says that being tired of London is being tired of life, reflecting the city's abundant offerings. Historic pubs offer places to rest and celebrate discoveries. The British Museum contains Egyptian mummies, the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon and the Rosetta Stone, with free entry and a recommended one-hour self-guided highlights tour. St. James's Park, by Buckingham Palace, once served as Henry VIII's hunting ground and features a lake, pelicans introduced in 1664, green parakeets, picnic spots and palace views. Afternoon tea usually comes in three tiers: savory finger sandwiches; scones with clotted cream and jam; and sweet pastries.
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