Tate Modern London Museum

Done By: Beto Garcia
It’s an art gallery of international modern art created in 2000 instead of a power station in the center of the city of London on the south bank of the river Thames. When entering the building you must pass through a huge and beautiful turbine hall which is 152 meters long, it’s the UK’s premier museum of modern art.

It’s a seven story building which is divided into four different themes: Still life, Landscape, The Nude and History. Throughout the tour there are handheld audio tours free of charge as well as guides ready to show you around the museum.

It also holds a collection of the British art since 1500; it has a great number of masterpieces from Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Magritte, Mirò, Pollock, Rothko and Warhol and its host to a great variety of exhibitions from different artists all around the globe. All the artwork is placed around the entire turbine hall displaying the enormous works of art.
It has a theme of American abstract expressionism that includes the work of Pollock and Rothko, as well as some sculptures and paintings by Giacometti. As well as some other exhibits of Minimal and conceptual art.
Entrance is free to all except when there are special exhibitions. These exhibits can charge you some money, depending on the artwork being shown. There are free guided Tours as well as paid tailors for exclusive guides.
Their opening times are:

Open
Sunday – Thursday from 10.00–18.00
Friday and Saturday from 10.00–22.00
Last admission into exhibitions 17.15 (Friday and Saturday 21.15)

Closed
During 24, 25 and 26 December (open as normal on 1 January).

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http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/information/
http://search.visitbritain.com/en-EN/Details.aspx?ContentID=169772
http://www.londontoolkit.com/whattodo/tatemodern.htm

Leed Castle

Done By: Beto Garcia

It is named after its first owner who was Leed or Ledian Chief Minister of the King of Kent. He built a wooden fort on the two islands ina lake formed by the River Len.
Then a Norman castle was built during the 12th century and was given to Edward I in 1278. During this period a lot of walls were added as well as a tower known as the “Gloriette”

It was then given to royalty from Edward VI to Sir Anthony St Ledger, since that moment forth the castle has been inhabited and subjected to impressive improvements and rebuilding projects.
Most of the castle was restored in the 19th century making it one of the most impressive and beautiful castles in England.
It is located on 500 acres of parkland and holds gardens worthy of kings. It has different attractions, programmed of events and a licensed restaurant.
It has internationally renowned aviaries of the modern world for conservation and captive breeding to admire these amazing birds in danger of extinction. These great air predators soar during the “world of wings” show.

It’s not just a museum but it is also a place to celebrate weddings, reunions, party’s or fancy dinners but it can also be enjoyed during family visits to the gardens or playing at the 9 hole challenge in the golf course.
It has a maze that is a spiraling and twisted path of 2400 yew trees reaching at the end a highly decorated underground grotto.
It has a great number of greenhouses that are next to the castles vineyard.
A one of a kind Dog Collar Museum that has pieces as old as 400 years old.
Prices
Adults …………..……………………..£17.50
Senior Citizens (over 60yrs)
Students & Visitors with Disabilities…. £15.00
Children (4-15yrs)…………………..… £10.00
Opening Times
Open: 10am daily
Last ticket sold (last entry): 4.30pm
Gates close at 6pm
Castle Opening Times
Open: 10.30am-5.30pm
Last entry to the castle is at 5pm



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Buckingham Palace

Done By: Beto Garcia

It is the queen´s official and main royal residence in London. It has been the official royal residence since 1837, the first queen to have ever lived in Buckingham Palace was Queen Victoria, it was first opened to public in 1993.
It is also the home of other people from royalty such as Prince Philip, The Duke of York and the Countess of Wessex.
Buckingham Palace is also used for administrative proposes working for the monarchy. In this palace Her Majesty receives and entertains guests that are invited to the palace.
Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative work for the monarchy in the offices. It is here in the state apartments that Her Majesty receives and entertains guests invited to the Palace.
Buckingham Palace was originally a home built by the Dukes of Buckingham made for his wife, then George IV began building and remodeling it into a palace in 1826.
An interesting event of the day is the changing of the guard ceremony that takes place in the forecourt each morning; these men are the household troops working at this palace since 1660.
The Palace has around 600 rooms (state rooms, royal rooms and guest bedrooms). 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station.

Inside the state rooms are the royal family’s greatest treasures not only in jewelry and money but also in art and furniture that are part of some of the finest collection in all the Queens residences.
There are about 400 people working at the palace in the offices and maintenance of the palace such as the pool, the cinema and the 300 clocks.
There are also royal parties, around 50’000 people come every year to banquets, lunches, dinners and receptions to the royal garden parties.

Prices
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace
(includes audio guide)
Adult £17.00
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID) £15.50
Under 17 £9.75
Under 5 Free
Family £45.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)

A Royal Day Out
(This ticket gives admission to three sites: The State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace)
(only available 27 July - 29 September 2010)
Adult £30.50
Over 60/ Student (with valid ID) £27.50
Under 17 £17.50
Family £80.00 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
Opening Times
State Rooms:
Open Daily 27th July to 29th September 2009.

A timed-ticket system is operated, with admission every 15 minutes. 9.45am - last admission 3.45pm.

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