Maritime Greenwich is the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth I and Henry VIII, one of the birthplaces of modern science, and home of the Old Royal Naval College. It's no wonder that it is recognized as a World Heritage site, along with such places as the Taj Mahal and Versailles. Located on the River Thames, just 20 minutes from the center of London, Greenwich is home to London's oldest Royal Park, as well as the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Greenwich Observatory, from which we get Greenwich Mean Time. A must-see for thousands of visitors to London, Maritime Greenwich combines history and education in a beautifully designed atmosphere.
Maritime Greenwich
Park Row
London
SE10
011 44 (0) 20 8331 7875
www.greenwichwhs.org.uk
One of the most most popular destinations in London, the Tower of London has seen assassinations and famous prisoners and is now home to tours, exhibits, a re-created medieval palace interior and, of course, the Crown Jewels. Take a guided tour from a yeoman watcher and get the skinny on the entire history of the Tower of London, from yesteryear to yesterday. View the legendary resident ravens, see how a prisoner of the Tower lived, and visit the Tower Green memorial, dedicated to those executed there.
The Tower of London
Tower Hill
London, EC3N
011 44 (0) 20 7403 3761
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
Experience first-hand the terrors of London's dark history. Come face to face with victims of the plague, follow Jack the Ripper's reign of horror, and be sentenced to death by a dour, wig-clad judge, all presented with a grim sense of humor. What began as a museum of London's gruesome past is now a fully interactive series of exhibits, featuring hands-on activities, performance and multimedia. The dungeon tour begins with a mirror maze and ends with a video ride showing London at its creepiest.
The London Dungeon
28-34 Tooley St.
London, SE1 2SZ
011 44 (0) 20 7403 7221
www.thedungeons.com
