London calling

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Oli Scarff / Getty ImagesA river runs through it

Pedestrians walk along the south bank of the River Thames. The Thames flows along some of the major sights in London, such as the Houses of Parliament, pictured, Big Ben, the Tower of London and the London Eye.

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The heart of London

Summer crowds gather in Trafalgar Square in front of the National Gallery. At the center of Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Column, which commemorates the 1805 battle of Trafalgar.

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Steve Finn / Getty ImagesThe people's gallery

The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses the national collection of Western European paintings dating back to the 13th century. Admission to the museum is free.

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George Rose / Getty ImagesPub scene

Beer taps at The Albert Pub, one of London's oldest drinking establishments.

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'The Gherkin'

The building 30 St Mary's Axe, nicknamed The Gherkin, is the second-tallest building in the historic core of London at 591feet.

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A day in the park

Visitors enjoy summer sunshine as they row boats on the Serpentine in Hyde Park. One of King Henry VIII's former hunting grounds, the 350-acre park in the middle of London features more than 4,000 trees, a lake and a meadow.

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A tribute to a princess

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park opened on July 6, 2004, in London. The fountain was designed by American Kathrun Gustafson as a tribute to the former princess, who died in a car crash in 1997.

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A slice of history

Visitors to the British Museum are seen walking inside the modern enclosure in 2009. The museum houses millions of objects on human history and culture, including the Rosetta Stone. Admission is free.

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Buckingham Palace

At the end of The Mall is Victoria Memorial and Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty The Queen resides.

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The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a historic castle that early in its history served as a royal residence but is probably most well-known for its use as a place of imprisonment. King Henry VIII executed two of his wives there, and before she became queen, Elizabeth I was held captive there by her half-sister, Queen Mary I.

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