Via Leadenhall Market, London The city's markets are among the great attractions of London. The markets are extremely numerous and are all around the city. Most are known for their one outstandingly unique feature - either for its location or the goods it sells. Leadenhall is a beautiful cobblestoned market right in the heart of the city. If you've an eagle eye, you will spot Leadenhall market as being one of the filming locations for Diagon Alley.

Via Old Guard March out of ... You don't have to wait for special occasions to experience the pomp and circumstance of London's traditions. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place daily.

Via Things That Amaze Me Big Ben in all its glory and one of the most iconic sights of London. Did you know the tower is actually The Elizabeth Tower - renamed from St. Stephen's Tower in honor of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Big Ben is actually the bell in the tower.

Via Buckingham Palace, London, England The gates open onto the most famous residence in the world, alongside the American White House. Oh what history those gates have opened onto.

Via Westminster Abby, London England As well as being a normal functioning church, the abbey is the home of practically every coronation of the King/Queen of England (and later Britain) since William the Conqueror. It is the burial place of most monarchs and also the site of the majority of the royal weddings.

Via Tower Bridge at Dusk This is the bridge that has to open to allow tall ships to pass through.

Via Liberty & Co. Store on ... Liberty has anchored Regent Street since 1875. The luxury goods department store is instantly recognizable for its Tudor frontage.

Via Camden Lock Market 027 Camden Market is one of the most eclectic markets in London. It is spread out across Camden Lock and in old buildings and is a definite shopping destination not to be missed.

Via All sizes | Isabella Plantation, ... Richmond Park is one of the city's eight Royal Parks and the largest. It is a conservation area and is known for its herd of deer as well as its stunning natural beauty. There's a fantastic view of the city from King Henry's Mound.

Via The boy is back in ... London is packed with statues. There are great figures from British history and there are fictional figures that have become household names - such as Peter Pan, which stands in Kensington Gardens.

Via baenk.com The most famous front door in the World. Home of the UK Prime Minister.

Via Westminster Spikes & Shadows Many of the places to visit in London are wonderful Gothic buildings, including The Palace of Westminster - more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament.

Via Le pouce-pouce de Soho By day or night, there's always something happening in Soho. This West End district is home to Theatreland, Piccadilly Circus and tons of nightclubs and restaurants.

Via London. Trafalgar Square. Londres Trafalgar Square is one of the unmissable places to visit in London. It's hugely photogenic with its Lions by Edward Landseer, Nelson's Column and its fountains. Thousands gather here to see in the New Year.

Via Piccadilly Shops, Department Stores and ... The bright lights of the West End and let's not forgot the statue of Eros in the center, which is not seen in this photograph.

Via London Photography, fine art photograph ... Surely one of the most recognizable vehicles in the world.

Via All sizes | London Eye ... Since 2000, the London Eye (originally known as the Millennium Wheel) has been one of the newer iconic sights of London. It offers fabulous views across the city.

Via London 18-08-2012 As well as some of the most amazing museums in the World, there are lots of little boutique museums in the city.

Via Top 10 Most Magnificent Perspectives ... There are various areas along the north and south embankments for a stroll, all offering scenic views.

Via a quieter storm You could happily spend a week in the British Museum and the Reading Room is incredible.

Via Places & Spaces Modern skyscrapers sit side by side with ancient city buildings.

Via 60's London Bus The red double decker bus is one of the iconic sights of London. Sadly these old style hop-on, hop-off are no longer in service.

Via Welcome to Flickr - Photo ... The Victorians had a love of history and a thirsty curiosity for just about anything and this spawned some incredible museums.

Via st pauls and rain This is the south entrance so you can't see those steps over which Lady Diana Spencer's bridal train swept on her way to marry Prince Charles in 1981.

Via * b o n * ... It doesn't matter what the weather is doing, there's always a magnificent view to be enjoyed.

Via St. James's Park Swans & ... Another of the Royal Parks. The view shows Horse Guards and Whitehall in the background.

Via Europe The black cab. The double decker bus. The tube. Even the forms of transport are among London's iconic sights.

Via Lets all Rule Brittannia with ... Everyone has to visit Harrods - even if you can only afford a carrier bag!

Via Jewel house the Tower of London - aka The White Tower - must have the bloodiest history of any building in the UK. Today there are no prisoners and no beheadings. There are ravens, Beefeater (Yeomen of the Guard), few ghosts and the Crown Jewels, which are kept in the Jewel House pictured above.

Via Close your eyes and dream ... London's (and probably the UK's) première high street.

Via My Fotolog A huge green space in the city. Home to sporting events, concerts and festivals, Speaker's Corner, the Serpentine Lake and the Serpentine Art Gallery.

Via Around Round A magnificent concert and entertainment venue and home of the Proms.

Via lizzieparker.wordpress.com Tucked away just up the road from Covent Garden tube station, Neal's Yard is a darling little alley/square of boutique shops - mostly "new age" in feel.

Via Nerdy Things. Yes King's Cross has a tribute to Harry Potter!

Via Welcome to Flickr - Photo ... You don't imagine a stunning country house including a huge conservatory in large grounds just off the West End (it's in Chiswick).

Via Blam Let's not forget that London is a modern, living, breathing city full of expression.

Via architecture The city's newest, tallest building is already one of the iconic sights of London.

Via Places I have been The arch stands on the same spot as Tyburn Tree, the site for the city's hangings.

Via Historic ships | Exploring London The ship is permanently moored on the Thames near Tower Bridge and is now a museum. It serves a reminder of British naval power.

Via Covent Garden Once the city's central produce and flower market, Covent Garden is now one of the great tourist destinations in the city. The piazza is lined with restaurants and there's usually plenty of street entertainment to be enjoyed after you've browsed the shops in the covered walkways and the craft market.

Via Welcome to Flickr - Photo ... And finally! "Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." — Samuel Johnson I had joyful times in the three periods I lived in London (totaling 15 years) and I never struggle to find an excuse to pay a visit. I love it. Have you visited London or is it on your wish list?