London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- London, England’s capital, is the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and by far, the largest urban zone in the European Union. A historical place going back hundreds of years, London has been described as a world cultural capital. London can be counted as the city with the most number of international tourists, just by counting the number of international passengers passing through its London Heathrow Airport. This year, that number is expected to grow more as the city hosts the modern Summer Olympic Games for the third time.

London’s cultural and religious heritage may be experienced by visiting the city’s 4 World Heritage sites, famous landmarks, and a long list of museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions. Historical places include the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower Bridge, among many others.

London offers a number of must-see tourist destinations around the city, and the best way to cover significant ground is with the London Pass. The London Pass is a sightseeing city card (similar to a credit card with a data chip inside) that gives tourists entry to a choice of over 55 popular tourist London Attractions around the city. Having a sightseeing pass means enjoyable convenience for the tourist with free access and fast track entry to the amazing sights of the city. With it, the London Pass-toting tourist need not fall in the long admission lines. The tourist simply needs to flash the pass at the entrance, get it swiped through the ticket office, and promptly enter to view and enjoy the historical spot. The London sightseeing pass comes with a free tourist guide booklet.

One of the must-see sights of the city, the Tower of London, is a world’s famous fortress built more than 900 years ago by William the Conqueror. This grand structure has long been used by medieval kings and has since serve as a royal palace, prison, armory and even a zoo. The Tower is home to her majesty’s Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters, whose job is to guard them as well as show tourists around. The White Tower, a huge and beautiful stone building, stands at the center and hosts the exhibits of Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian and Windsor arms and armor “Fit for a King.”

Westminster Abbey, across the Thames, is a beautiful gothic church listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066, Westminster Abbey has been England’s church for coronations. A long line of kings and queens, including the reigning Queen Elizabeth II, have been crowned on King Edward’s Chair. The Abbey crypts are home to many famous English personalities who have made significant contributions to history, literature, science and religion. Among them are Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles Darwin. Royal Weddings and Funerals are also a part of the Westminster Abbey’s history, the latest being the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

You’ve never really been to London if you haven’t been to these sights. The Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey, along with many other historical destinations may be conveniently included in the London tourists’ itinerary with a London sightseeing pass.