London, England - A Guide

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London Blurb

For a bird's-eye view of London, take a spin on the London Eye, the Ferris wheel overlooking the Thames. Don't miss landmarks like Big Ben, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Globe Theatre. Spend a day at the Tate Modern or shopping along Portobello Road in Notting Hill. See the Cabinet War Rooms that housed Winston Churchill's WWII bunker and watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Need a break? Have a pint in a pub or visit a famous London tea room.

Recommended Travel Guide 

Fodor's London 2009 (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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About London 

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the world's most important business and financial centres, and its influence in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sport and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the key global cities.

London is the most populous city in the European Union with a population of 7.5 million and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million. Its population is very cosmopolitan, drawing from a wide range of peoples, cultures and religions, speaking over 300 different languages. 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 principal airport, Heathrow, carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

London is a major tourist destination, with iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye amongst its many attractions, along with famous institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery.

What to see in London 

Tower of London

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London Eye

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Westminster Abbey

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Tate Modern

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Buckingham Palace

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Great London Travel Guides 

London (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

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Fodor's London 2010 (Full-Color Gold Guides)

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Top 10 London (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides)

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Rick Steves' London 2010

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Time Out London (Time Out Guides)

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Recommended Hotel in London 

Hyde Park Towers Hotel London

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The Hyde Park Towers is an elegant early Victorian building situated in a quiet leafy terrace in Bayswater. It is well located for tourists and business travellers alike in the heart of London. Kensington Gardens and the Palace are within 10 minutes from the hotel. The hotel is within easy reach of Piccadilly and its nightlife, numerous conference and exhibition venues, the city and many of London's famous attractions.

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