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Welcome to London, the historic capital city of the United Kingdom. London is in the southeast of England, on the River Thames. London is the seat of Government, home to the Royal family and the center of British business, culture and heritage. The historic sights, cathedrals, architecture and royal palaces are all quite stunning.
London is one of the largest financial centers in the world and still retains the pound sterling as its currency. It is also a world center for education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and music. It was chosen to host the Olympic Games in the summer of 2012. There are four UNESCO World Heritage sites in London: the Tower of London; the Maritime Museum and settlement at Greenwich; the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, and Westminster which includes the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church.
London has many galleries and Museums with world famous collections of art, antiques and artifacts. What many people do not know is that entrance to many of these fantastic exhibits is free, so a trip to London does not have to be expensive.
London is famous for its shopping along Oxford Street, and its many colorful markets. The theatre district is around Leicester Square while the museums are around Trafalgar Square and in South Kensington. The green parks create an oasis of calm away from the traffic and the crowds. They are a great place to picnic, exercise and relax. The River Thames passes many of the major sights of London from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London and Greenwich. River taxis are often the quickest and most stress-free way to travel. The Underground Metro is also an efficient way to get around this widespread city.
First impressions of London may be how crowded it is (it has over 14 million residents in the metropolitan area) and how small everything is! However it is always a vibrantly exciting, cosmopolitan city where there is always something happening. London is a fabulous place to live and work, and a wonderful place to visit. The London Eguide will help you get the very most from your visit, with tips on where to eat, what to see and where to go. It will be like visiting London with a local!
London activities
London attractions
London entertainment
London essentials
London history
Orientation
Reaching London
London restaurants
London shopping
London transport
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