6Buckingham Palace
No trip to London is complete without a glimpse of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch. With its stately façade and grand gates, the palace has become synonymous with the British royal family.
Travelers flock here for the Changing of the Guard, a colorful ceremony of precision and pageantry that takes place outside the palace gates. During the summer months, parts of the palace, including the lavish State Rooms, open to the public. Standing before Buckingham Palace offers not just a view of royal splendor but also a chance to feel the heartbeat of the nation.
