Famous buildings in London are easy to find. There are so many to choose from it can get a bit overwhelming deciding which ones to visit. London is a city full of history and tremendous architecture, both good and bad. However, among the many contenders for your attention, there are a few real stand-outs.

The Houses of Parliament are instantly recognizable symbols of London; along with the iconic Big Ben, these are places you do not want to miss. Visiting the seat of British government and the clock tower that has stood watch over the London skyline for 150 years will make you feel you have witnessed something quite special.

Visiting the Old Bailey will put you in the heart of the London court system; make sure to drop by a trial or two to see the bewigged barristers do their jobs.

10 Downing Street, the residence of the Prime Minster, has a fascinating and somewhat bizarre history and it is certainly worth a visit.

Speaking of Prime Ministers, why not visit the school that educated 18 former Prime Ministers? Eton College is the quintessential British public school, with everything that entails both good and bad.

What would a trip to London be without enjoying a walk through a stately home or two? Apsley House is the archetypical London town house, the last of a long breed of aristocratic dwellings of this type, and the only one still occupied by its noble owner, the Duke of Wellington.

Kenwood House in Hampstead Heath (pictured) is another such grand estate, filled with paintings and surrounded by luxurious gardens.

Rather less grand but just as interesting is Dennis Severs' House in Spitalfields, a living still life where you can immerse yourself in a scene of the past.

Keats House in Hampstead is another modest building with a great deal to offer, its newly renovated rooms are just as they were in the prolific years the poet spent there.

Also, there is 2 Willow Road, a fabulous Modernist building set rather incongruously amongst the cottages of traditional Hampstead.

Famous buildings in London make for some enjoyable sightseeing.

The history of 10 Downing Street is long and interesting, full of curious stories and surprising details.

Visiting 2 Willow Road is like stepping back in time; Ernő Goldfinger’s modernist home has been preserved just as he left it.

Apsley House has an impressive collection of art, porcelain and silver and gives us a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyle of days gone by.

If it lost the beloved Big Ben, London would lose an essential part of its charm.

A journey through Dennis Severs' House is a journey through London's history; it offers a unique opportunity to experience the past.

There is something special about Eton College; it has educated a long line of statesmen, including 18 former British Prime Ministers.

Visiting the Houses of Parliament is a good way to learn a bit about parliamentary procedure and the history of government in Britain.

Keats House pays homage to the life and works of the great British poet John Keats.

Kenwood House is home to an impressive collection of paintings and sculpture set amidst a panorama of landscape gardens.

Famous buildings in London include the Old Bailey; it is a must see destination for those who are fascinated by crime and punishment.

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