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London is the
capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England,
and the largest European city. Situated on the River Thames in South-East
England, London is historically one of the greatest cities and is
a global capital of finance politics, culture, fashion, trade and
.
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Ongoing celebration of London’s dazzling history combines with 21st
Century hospitality to engage and entertain visitors from around
the world. From the arts to sports; from fashion to film to finance,
London offers the world traveler a multitude of options. The only
problem is choosing what to see first!
Some seven million Londoners live in the greater London area, a
parcel of land that covers more than 609 square miles. Actually,
The City Center of London is just 1 mile square, but fans out into
many picturesque villages, boroughs, and corporations that add to
its historical significance and its charm.
As Europe’s largest city, London is host to more than 25 millions
visitors a year; yet, it is never too crowded to be enjoyable. There
is always time for tea and a leisurely stroll through London’s famous
parks and gardens. Popular destinations abound, including theatres,
concert halls, shops, restaurants, sports venues, world famous landmarks,
and hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world.
Festivals and musical, theatrical, and sporting events occur year
round.
London offers the best of British food, fashion and cultural pursuits,
but its multicultural population gives it an international flair,
as well. Nearly 40 ethnic groups with populations of 10,000 or more
call London home. Together with a multitude of visitors from around
the globe, they give the city its vibrant mix of languages, dress,
festivals, and lively street life.
Family activities hold a top priority in London. A fondness for
children is reflected in the wide variety of attractions that will
appeal to any youngster. Among these are zoos, rides, arcades, museums,
theatres, and musical attractions, to name a few.
Millions of visitors from around the globe can attest to the continuing
popularity of shopping at Harrods, visiting the Tower of London,
seeing London Bridge, and touring Buckingham Palace and the Parliament
building. Relive the glory days of the vast expanse of the British
Empire, while enjoying the animals native to those regions at the
London Zoo. Spend a day strolling through the British
Museum
and marveling at some of its 6 million exhibited items; tour Westminster
Abbey, and the Royal parks and gardens.
Evenings begin with dinners at fabulous restaurants found in dozens
of ethnic neighborhoods across London and continue with an evening at
the theatre or the London Symphony and perhaps a late night stop in
a neighborhood pub for a snack and a local brew before the last bell
sounds.
Numerous guided and self-guided tours emanate from London to the surrounding
countryside, serving destinations such as Greenwich Observatory, Stratford-on-Avon
and farther on to western England, Scotland, and Wales. Many visitors
also plan a quick round-trip on the "Chunnel", the undersea
rail service connecting England with France. No visit to London would
be complete without a ride on the famous "double-decker" buses.
The Princess Diana Memorial Walk charts a 7-mile path that links a number
of London's parks. It begins in Kensington Gardens and continues through
Hyde Park,Green Park and St. James' Park, taking in Spencer House and
Buckingham Palace along the way.
It would take a lifetime to see everything that London has to offer.
Perhaps that is why so many visitors regard each trip to London as a
"once in a lifetime experience & quot; and return often to continue
their explorations of its many facets.
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