You simply cannot see London in a day, or even a week. But, if we had to choose the top London sights, these would be on our list of must-see London sights.

British Museum

Founded in 1753, the British Museum is the oldest museum in the world. Filled with treasures brought from all over the world, the most prized acquisitions are a fine collection of Egyptian mummies, The Elgin Marbles- reliefs from the Parthenon in Athens, and Lindow man, a 2000 year old body preserved by the peat bog acids in Cheshire. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.

British Museum

Great Russell Street

London

WC1B 3DG

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, the seat of the British Monarchy, is set right in the heart of London. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. During August and September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's nineteen state rooms are open to visitors.

Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster has been the seat of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords since 1512. Entry is through St. Stephen's Entrance, where you can join a queue for the public galleries, known as Strangers Galleries. Debates in the commons take place on Mon. Tues. and Thurs. from 2:30 pm; Wed. and Fri. from 9:30 am

Museum of London

The Museum of London provides a glimpse into life in London from prehistoric times to now. Open daily Mon to Sat: 10am to 5:50pm, Sun: Noon to 5:50pm. Last admission: 5:30pm. Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.

Museum of London

London Wall

London EC2Y 5HN

The National Gallery

The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square

London WC2N 5DN

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Explore the world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research at no charge except for special exhibitions. The Museum is open 10:00 to17:50 every day except 24, 25 and 26 December. Last admission is at 17:30

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000.

Cromwell Road

London SW7 5BD, UK

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral is Christopher Wren's answer to the influence of Roman architecture in London. It boasts some of the most beautiful and extravagant architecture ever included in one building. It costs to get in, but it is worth it.

St Paul's Churchyard

London

EC4M 8AD

The Tate Britain

This exquisite museum of British art holds the largest collection of British works from the 16th to the 20th century. There is no charge for the regular collections at the Tate Britain, but an admission fee is charged for major exhibits.

Open daily 10:00 to 17.50

Exhibitions open 10.00 to 17:50

Open until 22:00 on the first Friday of each month.

Tel: 020 7887 8888

Millbank

London SW1P 4RG

Tate Modern

The Tate Modern is Britain's national gallery of international modern art. Located in London, it is one of the family of four Tate galleries which display selections from the Tate Collection. This comprises the national collection of British art from the year 1500 to the present day, and of international modern art.

Open Sunday toThursday 10:00 to18:00

Open Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 22:00

Tel: 020 7887 8888

Bankside

London SE1 9TG

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert is the one of the greatest museums of art and design, a world treasure house with collections of fabulous scope and diversity. The museum holds artifacts, spanning over 3000 years, from many of the world's richest cultures.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2000

Cromwell Road

London SW7 2RL

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is the final resting place for Britain's monarchs and the site of coronations and other pageants. This abbey is a medieval architectural masterpiece. Do not miss seeing this national treasure. The museum is usually open daily, including Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

The London Eye

Take a ride on the London Eye and see the city from a new perspective. On a clear day, you can see about 25 miles away from the top of the eye in the comfort of your room-sized capsule. The London Eye is situated on the South Bank of the river Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament. The ticket office is located inside County Hall, which is the building directly next to the London Eye.

Open daily

London Parks and Gardens

St. James Park lies in the heart of London and is both a wildlife preserve and a relaxing place to escape the hustle bustle of the city. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are adjoining parks that offer the best of both worlds. Hyde Park provides space for sporting events, concerts and a lake for swimming. On the other side of the park is Kensington Gardens, which offers spacious grassy areas, beautiful flowerbeds, and a pond that is a popular winter ice-skating spot.

We have just scratched the surface of the things to do and see in London. There are markets, plays, shopping and lots more that you might want to add to your own list of top London sights!