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London's labyrinthine streets and crowded squares have often difficult for travelers to navigate through the capital that we must see attractions. And, as London is one of Europe's centers of art and culture can be a difficult task to accommodate the city's wealth of museums, galleries and historical monuments in a single trip. But if you only have a few days in London and would like to see some of the best it has to offer, there is a simple answer: the South Bank.
Speaking of Londoners "South Bank" refer to a coastal area of central London located on the south bank of the River Thames. Since the early 1990, the South Bank has seen a huge amount of investment and conversion, and today is one of the cultural sights of London's most lively, popular with visitors and residents.
Of course the most famous monument in South Bank – London Eye – needs no introduction. Although one of the newest additions to the landscape architectural the capital, the eye is already one of its most recognizable and is expected to attract over three million people a year. But is not the beginning and end of all that the Bank South has to offer – by spending more along the river and the travelers are some of the most famous galleries and theaters in Britain.
Tate Modern for example, is a large gallery which could take the better part of a day to see in its entirety. The building, converted from a former power station, is a treasure and Many artists have used their unique spaces – most recently, 167 meters long Doris Salcedo crack in the floor of the Tate Modern Turbine Hall. Other galleries of notables in the South Bank including the Hayward Gallery, (located on the South Bank Center, well known for his contemporary art collection) and the Imperial War Museum, home World War II cruiser HMS Belfast. The Saatchi Gallery, previously a feature of the South Bank, has moved to new premises in Chelsea.
No tour of the South Bank would be complete without a visit to County Hall, previously the home of the Greater London Authority and the Saatchi Gallery. Here, Visitors can explore a varied selection of attractions, including Dalí Universe and the London Aquarium. Indeed, nobody in the hope of the rich and varied scene shows London theater is a pleasant respite from the West End omnipresent in the South Bank. Shakespeare's Globe – perhaps one of the most famous theaters in the world – only all stages of production of summer, but visitors at other times of year, will be able to do a tour of the theater itself. In addition, the National Theater located right next to the British headquarters of IBM, promises a host of new and classic productions each year and has been responsible for some of the highlights British theater during the last forty years, such as Alan Bennett's The Madness of George III and The History Boys.
Even if you do not have much time to find the critical points along the south bank, make sure you take the time to walk along this famous area of London. The South Bank is easily accessible underground, so any hostel or hotel you are staying in London, it will be easy to locate. The official website of the South Bank offers a detailed guide to South Bank of walks, so finding your way in this exciting and vibrant part of the British capital will be simple for even the most inexperienced visitors to London.
About the Author:
Paul McIndoe is an online, freelance journalist and keen hillwalker. He lives in Edinburgh with his two dogs.
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