Anybody who longs to spend a vacation in a place that is both historical and fun should consider going to the city of London. This city is the capital city of the nation that is famous for its royalty, both in fiction and real life, and its wonderful tea time custom, the United Kingdom. Considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world, this city boasts of a wonderful combination of history, culture and modernism.

The city of Big Ben is situated in the river Thames which is the largest river in the country. The whole city is composed of the “City,” which is located in its center and is surrounded by various suburbs which include Westminster, which houses the British Parliament and the Royal Family; West End, where most of the hotels and restaurants are located and Bloomsbury which is considered to be an academic and intellectual area

Some of the well – known buildings that can be seen here are:

1. Westminster Abbey – considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with St, Margaret’s Church and the Houses of Parliament.
2. St. James Park – where the famous statue of Peter Pan is located.
3. Buckingham Palace – the most famous of all the residences of the Queen.
4. The London Eye – the third largest observation wheel in the world and is located on the south bank of the Thames.
5. The Tower of London – home of the crown Jewels and is also a World Heritage Site.
6. St. Paul’s Cathedral – said to be the greatest accomplishment of Sir Cristopher Wren, it provide amazing views of the city skyline when seen at the top.

These are just a few of the notable sites that can be seen and visited in this great city. Indeed, the places to visit in this city are so many that a week is not enough to be able to visit them all. This really makes the city a vacation place to be visited over and over again.

London is the capital city of England and whole of United Kingdom as well. Apart from this regular political identity, thanks to the huge expansion of the British Empire, this city once had the rare honor to be the capital of quarter potion of the earth’s surface and now boasts of some of the most popular hotels.

London is an international transport hub, with five international airports and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world, and its main airport, the multi terminal Heathrow, carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

London is famous for its outstanding museums and galleries, royal palaces, monuments, quaint squares and peaceful green parks. Visitors delight by the excellent shops, and exciting nightlife.

How to get to London

England is an island so you must use naval transportation or you can fly.

The best way to go to London is by finding cheap flights to London.

In minutes, using the Internet you will find the best and cheapest flights right form the comfort of your home.

London Attractions

Museums

London has over 200 museums covering a wide range of topics, disciplines and human activities. The most famous museums are: The British Museum, The Natural History Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich and  Madam Tousou.

Parks

Like any modern city London has beautiful parks like: St James’s Park and Green Park.

famous places

You must visit London’s top attractions - Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Also you must see the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

Consumer goods

London is a different planet when it comes to consumer goods. We are talking about (fact) more high end retail stores than New York and LA put together and a level of service that doesn’t exist in the States at the same level.