London, UK

London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

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

The River Thames flows through the city, from Richmond in the west to Greenwich in the east, including through downtown in the Westminster area. River cruises and short excursions on river trams are a convenient and great way to get to know the city better.

Those wishing to relax in nature are also offered impressive opportunities to choose from. Almost a third of the capital consists of parks, picturesque squares and beautiful streets.

One of the main advantages of London is its extensive infrastructure. The city has five international airports and a Eurostar high-speed rail line. It only takes three hours to get from London by air to one of the 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 one city. More than 300 languages ​​are spoken here and more than 70 cuisines are prepared daily. Although English is the official language, several other European languages ​​are spoken in and around the city. Given the multinational population of London, every day in the capital sounds a variety of foreign speech.

Transport

London’s well-developed transport system – the Tube, red double-decker buses and black taxi cabs – allows you to move around the city easily and quickly.

History

The history of the British capital dates back several millennia. The city is rightly proud of four monuments listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich Park and the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens.

Restaurants

The London traveler will never go hungry. London’s restaurants have a variety of cuisines, with more than 6,000 in the city, 55 of which are Michelin-starred. Many have famous chefs, but for lovers of tasty and inexpensive food, there are also many places 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 West End stores, in the Westfield shopping center (Westfield) and even in the unusual “flea” markets.

Climate

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