Every visitor to London, UK, should have Buckingham Palace on their list of things to see. Besides having the opportunity to witness stunning neoclassical architecture and the traditional changing of the guard ceremony, this landmark is also in proximity of several other tourist attractions that are well worth your time.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is arguably the most famous church in the UK. It is an architectural masterpiece, built in Gothic style, and features imposing towers and awe-inspiring carvings. The church is also noted for its role in royal events and the cemetery, which is the final resting place for numerous historical figures like Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
St James’s Park
The oldest Royal Park in London, St James’s Park is just a few minutes away from Buckingham Palace. The park is noted for its friendly wildlife and abundance of monuments and statues. The visitors can also enjoy sights of London’s most popular attractions from the park grounds, including the London Eye and Big Ben, or take a stroll down The Mall, a long tree-lined route that is often used for ceremonial parades.
British Museum
Finally, you can embark on a half-an-hour relaxing stroll filled with various points of interest from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum. One of the world’s most famous museums, it contains some of the most important historical artifacts and works of art, including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Aztecs’ Double-headed serpent sculpture.