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England - London
In General
London is one of the world's great cities,
is the quintessential international metropolis
and
the capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and
England,
as
the largest city in western Europe, Today is one of the world's
leading business, financial and cultural centres,
Located in the southeast England, on the River Thames.
London was first created when horse and cart was the fastest mode of
transport, getting around in London is
really
easy. The London Underground is
the
faster and
most
effective way to
see London
attractions.
London has a recorded history
that goes back over 2,000 years. And culture leaking from every brick.
Central London
has walks to suit everyone. Landmarks and squares,
canals and rivers, its fascinating
mediaeval streets and alleyways begs to be explored on foot.
Big - Ben
 The
Houses of Parliament
is the seat of the Government of the United Kingdom,
is the place where laws governing British life
are debated and enacted.
Big Ben,
one of Londons famous landmarks is found at the Houses of Parliament,
And has
always been the city centre,
the 320 foot high Clock Tower is named
after the largest bell, weighing over 13 tons, and was cast in 1858
at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in East London.
The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir
Benjamin Hall. The Clock Tower is
the world's largest four-faced, chiming clock.
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London Eye
- Millennium Wheel
 Based
on the bank of the River Thames near Waterloo Station. The London Eye is a 450-foot observation wheel whose purpose is to
provide tourists with a panoramic view of the city.
it is the biggest observation wheel in the world, It
will, over 30 minutes, make a full circle and thus give you a
splendid view of London. It weighs 2,100 tonne,
the spectacular views
stretch for 25 miles on a clear day to include views of Windsor and
Tunbridge Wells.
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The Queen's Life Guard
 Horse
Guards was originally built to house the Sovereign's Life Guards. It
is still the exclusive official Royal entrance to St.James's and
Buckingham Palaces.
Horse Guards is
named after the troops who have mounted the Queen's Life Guard on
this spot since the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660.
The colourful ceremonial of mounted Guard Changing by the
Queen's Life Guard takes place on the Parade
Ground at Horse Guards daily at 11am.
Trafalgar Square
 Trafalgar
Square is located at the heart of London,
is one of the city’s most vibrant open spaces, which rises 52 meters above the
sea level. is one of London great
tourist attractions. A visit to the capital would be incomplete
without going to marvel at Nelsons Column and the four giant lions
at its base. The
Square was laid out in 1829 to 1841 to
commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Trafalgar square also contains a large number
of statues and two fountains by Sir Edwin Lutyens, added in 1939.
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The Tower of London
 Founded
nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since,
the Tower of London has protected, housed, imprisoned and been for
many the last sight they saw on Earth.
The
Tower is situated on the north bank of the river Thames, at the
eastern extremity of London.
It
Was
William the
Conqueror that began
building, what is now known as the Tower of London, in 1078.
the castle was built on the old Roman
walls, which once formed the corner of Londinium.
The first buildings
were the White Tower and its Norman chapel, which is the oldest
church in
London.
With all the blood, death and
intrigue the Tower of London has been involved with in its 900-year
history, many peple call it The Bloody
Tower, There have been literally
hundreds of executions on Tower Hill.
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London Tower Bridge
 One
of the most photographed attractions in London and just over a
hundred years old,
The London Tower Bridge has stood over the
River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most
recognisable bridges in the World.
the marvelous Tower Bridge was built in 1894 after 8 years of
construction.
the Victorians built a bridge that has become one of London's most
famous landmarks. High level walkways were built to allow people to
cross the Thames whilst the Bridge was lifted to let tall ships come
through. Today these walkways act as
viewing galleries, giving visitors the most spectacular views across
an ever-changing London skyline.
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Camden Street
Markets
 Camden
is well-known for its markets: Inverness
Street market, is a small food
market good for fruit and vegetables serving the local community,
though now with more touristy stalls on weekends,
Camden Market is one
of the largest
craft and clothing market in Town. It is the fourth most popular
visitor attraction in London, attracting approximately 100,000
people each weekend.
Traders sell everything from second hand clothes to cheap
antiques, records, clothes & accessories, as well as decorative
items.
Camden Market
is the right
place to start your evening. The nightlife in the capital is one of
the liveliest in Central Europe.
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London Nightlife
 London
is world famous for its party vibe and non-stop nightlife,
The nightlife in London is compeer
to none.
A traditional British pub awaits
on practically every corner.
London evenings offers famous
high-profile entertainers,
Dance clubs with all types of music. Without doubt, London's club scene is the most
vibrant and diverse in Europe. theatre,
movies, live entertainment
and disc jockey bars, depending on the place you choose.
There
are literally thousands of bars and clubs all across the city. There
is a concentration of these across the West
and Soho, the latter
being home to a thriving gay scene.
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