Buckingham Palace, originally built in the early 1700s as the private residence of the Duke of Buckingham, later became the royal palace in the year of Queen Victoria's accession in 1837. When in London, you must witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony. When and where does it happen? We'll guide you to the best photo spots. Please note that the schedule for the Changing of the Guard ceremony can be found at the following link, but it's subject to change due to weather conditions and royal events without prior notice, so please keep that in mind: https://changing-guard.com/dates-buckingham-palace.html
The Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) is a symbol of London. In 2022, the restoration work was completed, and the clock face returned to its original blue color. To keep such a large clock accurate, we still appreciate the efforts of the staff who climb up and down over 300 steps of spiral stairs twice a week! (Normally, the bell chimes every 15 minutes.)
The Tower Bridge, the only bascule bridge over the River Thames, is also a must-see. Even today, the bridge is raised about 800 times a year.
