Why London?
London, the city of royalty and history
London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament.
Four World Heritage Sites are located in London: Kew Gardens; the Tower of London; the site featuring the Palace of Westminster, the Church of St Margaret, and Westminster Abbey; and the historic settlement in Greenwich where the Royal Observatory defines the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. Other landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. Important sporting events held in London include the FA Cup Final, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and the London Marathon. It became the first city to host three Summer Olympic Games upon hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics.Wikipedia
Attractions
Popular London Attractions
Tower of London
A former prison is now one of the most visited places in London. It is full of rich history, bloody tales and beautiful royal gems, the Crown Jewels.
Address:
London EC3N 4AB
What I like about it
Visiting the tower is a great day out with friends and family. The attraction is open to all ages and has interesting exhibits to visit and read about its long, rich history.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the most popular spot for all of those instagramers! Its beautiful architecture built for a king sits in the heart of London.
Address:
London SW1A 1AA
What I like about it
It is central and surrounded by beautiful parks to enjoy a city-break in the city. Inside the royal family shares magnificent art and history to millions of locals and tourist.
Big Ben
Commonly mistaken for the clock tower, Big Ben is actually the bell inside the clock.
Address:
London SW1A 0AA
What I like about it
While the Great Clock of Westminster is a site to see, Big Ben is the name most people know it by. A great view of the clock is at the top of the London Eye.