With famed galleries, admirable nightlife and excellent sights, London is one of the greater favourite tourist destinations in the world.London has a truly diverse population and over 300 languages are spoken within the place. According to 2006 statistics, it has a population of 7512400, which makes it the largest populous municipality in the European Union and the second most populous in Europe.London has been chosen as the host of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

While World War II, German bombs killed over 30 000 Londoners and destroyed multitudinous houses and other houses across London. This was not to be the last time that London might be damaged by bombing.In fact, Irish Republican Army bombers disrupted the metropolitan area with bomb threats- and actual bombs- for many years until their 1997 ceasefire. More recently, the center was struck by a series of coordinated bomb attacks in 2005, which were carried out by Islamic extremist suicide bombers on the city's public transport network on 7 July.

One of the greater favored tourist destinations in London is Buckingham Palace, which has been the official London residence of the British monarchy since 1837. The palace was initial opened to the public in 1993 and the changing of the guard has proven particularly favoured with them. This ceremony takes area in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11.30 every day in summer and every other day in the winter.Buckingham Palace is situated in Westminster and it is accessible by tube and bus.

From kooky markets to designer stores, London has some amazing shopping opportunities.Oxford street is widely regarded as the most street for shopping in britain. The street brags topshop's prominent flagship store, as well as a walloping Selfridges, which has been there since 1909. More recently, an extremely large Primark store opened on the street and it has proved very preferred with shoppers.

London has preeminent night life, which we are assured that everyone will spot inspiring. From noted restaurants, to exclusive clubs and bars, there is something for everyone in London.One of the greater powerful clubs is the Embassy, which is a private members club on old Burlington Street. The club is quite expensive, but it is plenteous of celebrities and widely known for star spotting. As well as this, it serves redoubtable food by Michelin award winner Garry Hollihead.

As it is these a colossal stead, London is very easy to get to. In fact, it is well connected by rail and braggadocios some jumbo railway stations, including London Bridge, London Victoria, London Euston and Liverpool Street. As well as this, the urban place also has three major airports, Heathrow; Stanstead and Luton.Driving in London can be tricky due to the congestion charge, but the city has a notable underground and bus network to help citizens get around.