Ten Free Must-Sees in London

It’s no doubt that London can be a very pricey city but that doesn’t mean you have to shell out your life’s savings while you’re there. London has a ton of free activities and attractions for you to immerse yourself in. Here’s our top picks:

1.     British Museum: Not only is this one of London’s top attractions, but it is also totally free. You can see cool exhibits like the Rosetta Stone, the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, and beautiful Aztec mosaic masks.

2.     Borough Market: South of the river, this food-lover’s paradise has been around since the 13^th century. Open Thursday to Saturday. Don’t miss it.

3.     St. Paul’s Church: While St. Paul’s Cathedral may charge a ticket price to get in, this church on the western flank of Covent Garden Piazza is known as the actor’s church and is home to memorials for Charlie Chaplin and Vivien Leigh.

4.     Whitechapel Gallery: First opened in 1899, this art nouveau building is home to 10 different galleries. Picasso’s Guernica was first displayed here in 1939. On Thursdays and some Fridays you can enjoy music and readings. There is also a really cool café here.

5.     Temple Church: Having a key role in the DaVinci Code, this is a must see. Built by crusading monks, this church is immersed in historical mystery.

6.     Science Museum: Seven floor of exhibits, the Science Museum offers such cool displays as flight simulators, hot-air balloons and steam locomotives.

7.     Photographer’s Gallery: Located in the West End, this is an amazing contemporary photo exhibition.

8.     National Maritime Museum: Located in Greenwich, this great museum features topics on Britain’s seafaring past.

9.     National Gallery: Housing 2,000 Western European classics by Van Gogh, Renoir, daVinci and Michelangelo, this place has it all and it’s all for free. Located on Trafalger Square, over 5 million people visit each year.

10.  Houses of Parliament: Reserve ahead and you can sit in on sessions. But more than that, the neo-gothic houses will amaze you.

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