4.4
History museums
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
Founded in 1753, the British Museum houses over 8 million artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon Marbles. The Great Court, revamped by Norman Foster, boasts the largest covered public square in Europe, crowned with a distinctive glass roof.
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- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
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