Europe Trip Day 13 : London - Big Ben, London Eye, Trafalgar Square & SOHO

We took the metro and alighted at Westminster. Once we emerged from the station, we could see the Elizabeth Tower with its iconic clock which is situated at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. The bell of the clock is popularly known as Big Ben and is apparently named after the Chief Commissioner of Works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

The London Eye resides at the south bank of the River Thames. The giant Ferris wheel is in operation since year 2000. It used to be the highest observation point in London until it was surpassed by the Shard in 2013. 

We moved on to the Trafalgar square which is a popular venue for rallies. A tall column with four lions at the base was erected at the square to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson who fought against Napoleon in the battle of Trafalgar. After a brief rest at the square, we continued our journey towards Soho. Soho has a large variety of shops. Many international brands have established presence along Regent street and Oxford street while the stores in Carnaby Street focused more in fashion wear for the youth.

There are also many restaurants and cafes in the area. We had one of the best fish and chips at Golden Union Fish Bar. The food is nothing like its plain decor. The fish and chips were served hot and fried to a golden brown. We could taste the freshness of the cod fish with every bite. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.