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London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Great Britain, whose striking sights are known to tourists from all over the world. Regardless of age, travelers will always find their own leisure in the county of Greater London. They are waiting for 30 historic gardens and 120 buildings of historical significance, more than 200 museums, 600 cinemas, and 108 music halls. The 33 London districts called Borough, including the City of London, cover an area of ​​more than 1,572 km².

The River Thames flows through the entire city, from Richmond in the west to Greenwich in the east, including through the city center in the Westminster area. River cruises and short river tram tours are a convenient and excellent way to get to know the city.

Those who wish to relax in nature are also offered an impressive choice. Almost a third of the capital are parks, picturesque squares, and beautiful streets.

One of the main advantages of London is its extensive infrastructure. The city has five international airports and the Eurostar high-speed rail line. Only three hours will take to get from London by air to one of 50 countries. 310 states have direct communication with the capital of Great Britain.

Cultural diversity

London is not just one of the world’s capitals, it itself accommodates the whole world, where every tradition and nationality has a place within the same city. They speak more than 300 languages ​​and cook over 70 cuisines of the world every day. Although the official language is English, several other European languages ​​are spoken in the city and surrounding area. Given the size of the multi-ethnic population of London, every day in the capital, a variety of foreign speech.

Transport

London’s superb transport system — the underground, red double-decker buses, and black cab cabs — makes it easy and fast to get around the city.

Story

The history of the British capital dates back several millennia. The city is proud of the four monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. These include the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Restaurants

London traveler will never go hungry. London’s restaurants are distinguished by a variety of cuisines, and there are more than 6,000 of them in the city, of which 55 are marked by a Michelin star. Many work famous chefs, but for lovers of tasty and inexpensive food here, too, many restaurants are open.

Shopping

According to the Globe Shopper City Index, London is the best place for shopping among European cities. Souvenirs, clothing and accessories, food and much more can be bought here in the shops of the West End, in the Westfield shopping center and even in unusual flea markets.

Climate

The United Kingdom is a country with an extremely changeable temperate maritime climate. It often rains here and the weather is constantly changing. In winter, the temperature drops to 0 В° C, and in summer the maximum rises to + 32 В° C. As a rule, the hottest month is July.