Visit London, England

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London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. London is a very diverse city displaying a broad spectrum of cultures and religions with over 300 languages spoken by its inhabitants. The history of London extends to well before Roman times. Situated picturesquely on the banks of the River Thames the city boasts medieval architecture standing alongside modern buildings and large areas of open space and parkland within a densely populated metropolitan area. The “City of London”, the core and ancient center of London as it exists today is but one of 33 boroughs that make up the modern city. Within the city center visitors will find remnants of the original walled fortress along with castles, such as the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the iconic London Bridge. Westminster, another of the well-known Districts, is home to the British Monarchy and such can’t miss attractions as Buckingham Palace (residence of the Queen of England), Palace of Westminster where the Houses of Parliament are found, the Churchill Museum, Downing Street (home of the sitting Prime Minister), Westminster Abbey, Whitehall linking Trafalgar Square with Parliament Square and the Tate Britain Art Gallery. London hosts a number of world class museums and galleries with the British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern and Tate British chief among them. The city was also home to Playwright William Shakespeare and maintains a well-deserved reputation for premier theatre experiences. London’s West End is one of the most important theatre districts in the world with avant garde stage and musical productions regularly offered alongside popular presentations. Sports are an important part of London’s persona with the annual Wimbledon Tennis Tournament (the oldest such tournament in the world) alongside the more than 15 professional football teams attracting spectators. London is home to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, the 3rdtime the city has hosted the modern summer games. London attracts more students from other parts of the world than any other city to its incredible collection of academic institutions, some of which are the oldest and most prestigious in the world. The city is also preeminent in the fashion world and shopping on Oxford, Regent and Bond Street are can’t miss pursuits of interested tourists. Other favorite shops can be found in Soho, Convent Garden, Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Beauchamp Place, Camden Town and Saville Row on Jermyn Street. Thousands of eating establishments abound throughout the city appealing to all tastes and budgets from Pub dining to upscale restaurants. Nightclubs and bars abound, many with live entertainment. Other points of interest to visitors in London include the London Eye (Millennium Wheel), a 147 meter ferris wheel on the south bank of the Thames affording a bird’s eye view of the city; Madame Tussaud’s famous waxworks museum; The Science Museum in South Kensington founded in 1857 and home to an over 300,000 item collection; The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich incorporating the Royal Observatory and the 17thcentury Queen’s House. London is served by five airports including the busiest international airport in the world, Heathrow Airport. Once visitors have arrived they will find a dynamic system of public transportation that includes trains, buses, taxis, car rentals, the “tube” (subway), boats and light rail. Accommodations to satisfy every taste and budget can be found throughout the city. One of the world’s leading cities with global influence in commerce, art, education, entertainment, fashion, healthcare and transportation, London was the world’s most populous city from the early 1800’s until 1925 when it was overtaken by New York City. Add a trip to London, England to explore this important location on the world stage to your list if you want to visit a modern, world class city steeped in history and rich with architectural treasures and meaningful landmarks. The list of things to do is substantial so good planning is necessary to make this trip of a lifetime one you will gladly check of your list once you have experienced all that London has to offer.

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