London is the capital of britain and a truly popular tourist destination. in actual fact, it is home to breathtaking english landmarks like Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Globe Theatre.
We hope you enjoy our london tourist guide and that it gives you many knowledge about things to do in the city, as well as some history and some interesting facts.
In 1863, bad traffic congestion on roads in london city centre led to the creation of the world's first underground railway system, the underground.
The city was bombed badly throughout the 2nd world war and various people died. after the war, various buildings in the city had to be rebuilt.
Following world war 2, immigration transformed London into one of the most racially diverse cities in Europe. Immigration was not always smooth, because there were huge race riots in brixton and notting hill, but intergration was definitely smoother than in other british regions.
The museums and art galleries in London are the finest in the country. One of the best art galleries is the Tate Modern, which is situated in the former Bankside Power Station. The art gallery opened in 2000 and it boasts a wide variety of permanent collections by artists including Warhol, Peter Blake and Picasso, as well as touring exhibitions. entry to several exhibitions is free.
From quirky markets to designer stores, London has some great shops.
Oxford street is widely regarded as the best shopping street in the uk. The street boasts topshop's well known flagship shop, as well as a huge Selfridges, which has been there since 1909. recently, a huge Primark shop opened on the street & it has turned out really popular with shoppers.
London boasts rich & varied culture, which really has something for everyone. From elite celebrity wine bars & clubs, to cosy inns, you can't fail to have a marvellous night out here.
London's West End is well-known for its various theatres, which show a wide variety of musicals & other shows. The the west end's longest running show was Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, which ran for a major 26 years from 1952 - 2004. some other popular shows include Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Cats & Mary Poppins.
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Jenniffer Dilynardo is a travel writer, who used to be a
London model for an
english model agency.
