London boasts a genuinely diverse population & over 300 languages are spoken in the city. According to 2006 figures, it boasts a population of 75,124,00, which means it is the most populous municipality in the european union & the second most populous in Europe.
London has been picked to hold olympics in 2012.
London boasts a rich history that covers over 2000 years, so it would be impossible to discuss it all. However, the city was particularly badly affected over the 2nd world war.
Within world war 2, London was heavily bombed. kids were evacuated to the countryside to get away the bombing. those who stayed hid from from bombs in the london underground. However, almost 35 000 the people of london were killed, & approximately 50,000 were seriously injured.
As its the capital of england, London boasts the perfect museums in the country. One of the perfect is the Science Museum, which is located in south kensington. The museum was formed in 1857 & has over 300 000 exhibits, comprising of Puffing Billy & Stephenson's Rocket.
The city has plenty of fantastic art galleries too, comprising of the National Portrait art gallery.
The shops in london are some of the finest in the world. From designer shops to independent shops, there's something for everyone in this major city.
One of London's most famous stores is Hamleys, a major toy shop on Regent Street. its a major tourist attraction & receives 5 million visitors per year, it is particularly busy at christmas. with an impressive seven floors, the toy shop caters for everyone, from babies and toddlers to grown ups!
London boasts great culture, which we're sure that everyone will find stimulating. From great shops, to exclusive night clubs and wine bars, there's something for everyone in London.
One of the most well-known night clubs is the Embassy, which is a members club on Old Burlington st. The night club is relatively expensive, but it is full of celebrities and great for star spotting. as well as this, it serves great food by michelin starred Garry Hollihead.
Thank you for reading! we've now arrived at the end, but we hope that you enjoyed our guide to tourism in london. If you require any many more material about the city, do not hesitate to telephone your regional tourism material centre, who'll be pleased to provide material on accommodation, things to do, travel and more.
