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London is situated in the South East of England in the Thames valley, only to over 8 million people. The capital of the UK has been an important financial educational and cultural center for hundreds of years. Of the many gifts in London has given to the world, none has been greater than her language and literature. And if ever there is a city that reads like an epic saga, it’s London. The story of London began in the Bronze Age. But it didn’t really get going until the Romans withdrew in the 5th century. Growing into one of the great medieval trading cities, she truly came of age in the 11th century when William the Conqueror built the Tower of London which was to become one of England’s grimmest prisons.
London is very easy to navigate around and is compact enough to explore on foot. This world city is filled with iconic symbols and one of the most easily recognizable is Tower Bridge, an impressive reminder of London’s rapid expansion during the Industrial Revolution. Just up the river, the House of Parliament, Big Ben’s reassuring chimes peal across the city every hour on the hour. Buckingham Palace, perhaps the most famous palace in the world, is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It’s a popular London attraction, offering tours of staterooms and gardens. Nearby, Kensington Palace is open to the public year around. The palace and gardens will be remembered as the home of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, and the recently undergone, a multi-million pond refurbishment.
Another legacy of England’s monarchy are the royal parks of London. They were once reserved as private hunting grounds for the royal family. But nowadays they are open for everyone to enjoy. There are 8 royal parks and many of them are in central London and close to royal palaces and other historic monuments. Green Park and St. James Park are right next to Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch and the mound. Hyde Park is perhaps the most famous, with its man-made lakes in the Serpent time. And on the other side Kensington Gardens is a beautiful open expanse that stretches east towards Kensington Palace. The Albert Memorial is at the southern end of the Kensington Gardens and the striking bronze statue looks towards the Royal Albert Hall just across the road. The hall is yet another reminder of Queen Victoria’s great love for her husband Prince Albert.
Many of London’s greatest stories have begun in her houses of worship and none is as impressive and important as Westminster Abbey. This is where queens and princes are crowned, married and even buried. London was rebuilt after the great fire in 1666 and St. Paul’s Cathedral is the most infilling monument to the city’s transformation. It’s a great testament to the British strength and resilience.
The west end in Central London, is a story in itself. Here the street are lined with ancient buildings for the throngs of people around and have fun. By day the charming boutiques and cafes hound with shoppers, and by nigh the bars along Carnaby Street are packed with patrons enjoying pre-show drinks. This is one of the largest theatre districts in the world. In the times you can feel like you are on a monopoly board with Conventry Street, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus, all, close by.
Moving away from the historic centre, London’s trendy suburbs offer a different kind of story. The Portobello market in notting hill attracts thousands of visitors, especially to the antique’s market held on Saturdays. While the ejiry Camden town features 6 popular markets that are open every day of the week and operate along historic streets and the canal and historic stables.
London is a city that honors not only her own story but also the story of human kind. British Museum is one of the finest in the world, and her treasures cover thousands of years of history and numbered in the millions. Museum is open every day, best of all, it’s free. From the ancient to the modern, the London Eye offers a complete change of piece and perspective. The massive wheel is over 400 feet’s high and takes 30 minutes to complete one rotation. From here, you can see one of the London’s old as well as some of the city’s newest additions, all in air-conditioned comfort. London will always be a city that looks towards the past and the future in equal measure. From rule Britannia to cool Britannia, the fabric and the skyline of this city is forever turning over a new page, which is after where every great story should be.
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A short video about introduction on London and London's tourist of attractions.
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2016-10-22 05:20:27
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