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London Hotels » Wellington » Local Attractions WellingtonLocal AttractionsTate BritainThe Tate Britain is situated alongside the Thames at Millbank and exhibits British Art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain includes works by Blake, Constable, Gainsborough and J.M.W. Turner and also hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition. Entry to Tate Britain is free, although there may be an admission charge for entry to the many special exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern Distance: 0.34 Miles Westminster Cathedral Westminster Cathedral is a fascinating example of Victorian architecture. Designed in the Early Christian Byzantine style by John Francis Bentley, its strongly oriental appearance makes it very distinctive. The foundation stone was laid in 1895 but the in Distance: 0.26 Miles Nelsons Column London's most famous square was laid out in 1829 to 1841 to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson's Column stands over 185 feet (56 metres) high. Around the base of the column are the four giant bronze lions by Landseer. Distance: 0.40 Miles Westminster Westminster achieved the status of a city in 1540 when it became a bishopric By 1500 the houses of the city of London began over a mile to the east, a mile to the north, and in the west continued until they met the boundaries of the City of Westminster. Many of the important public buildings of London where actually in the City of Westminster. Distance: 0.24 Miles Apollo Victoria Built as a 'super-cinema' and was called the New Victoria Cine-Variety Theatre when it opened in 1930. This strikingly art deco cinema was designed , as were all super-cinemas of the period, with facilities for stage shows that would precede the cinema films. Now showing 'Saturday Night Fever'. Distance: 0.44 Miles Victoria Palace There have been music halls on the present site of the Victoria Palace Theatre since the 1850's. The current theatre which opened in November 1911 was designed as a music hall and was called The Victoria Palace, adding the word Theatre onto the end in September 1934. Distance: 0.44 Miles pimlico Distance: 0.27 Miles st james's park Distance: 0.42 Miles Open House Here's your chance to look inside some of the English capital's most famous buildings and best-kept architectural secrets. London is full of wonderful buildings which are usually obscured from public view by the hustle and bustle of city life. Many of the city's best-known landmarks open for the weekend, including the Bank of England, the BBC World Service House, the Foreign Office, India House and St Pancras House. Over 600 buildings in total are opening their doors to everyone and turning the capital into a living architectural exhibition. And itÂ's absolutely free! Distance: 0.22 Miles Chapter House, Pyx Chamber and Abbey Museum A beautiful octagonal building with vaulted ceiling, this was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for their daily meetings. Distance: 0.46 Miles |
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