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London
London is the capital city, and by a quite considerable margin, the largest city
of both England and
the UK as a whole. The term "City of London" (as well as "The Square Mile" or just "The City")
is used mainly to refer to a very small (1 square mile - 2.6 km2) area that formed the ancient
core of the conurbation, and which is today the most important center of the financial industry. The
conurbation as a whole is referred to "Greater London" or simply "London", and even
this is largely surrounded by further built-up and urban areas. Approximately 8.5 million people live in
Greater London, with perhaps 14 million in the metropolitan area.
As the former capital of a globe-spanning empire, London is home to people of many races, cultures and languages.
Many of these people have their roots in former British colonies, but there European, South American, Turkish,
Greek, Kurdish, Iranian, Arab and other communities too. While it would be incorrect to say that there
have never been tensions, the communities get along remarkably well, and it is not at all unusual to go
to school, live and work with people from diverse backgrounds. This cultural diversity has contributed
not only greatly to the character of the city, but to arts, festivals, music and cuisine.
There are many tourist attractions in London, too many too mention in a brief article, but some must-see
sights include
Buckingham Palace,
the Houses of Parliament (including Big Ben),
the Tower of London,
the London Eye,
Royal Observatory Greenwich,
and Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Visitors to the city will also
want to catch a theater production in the West End,
see the London's many excellent museums and art galleries,
check out the city's nightlife, and sample the variety
of British, Anglo-Indian and international restaurants available.
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Attractions and places of interest in London and the surrounding area include:
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- Miscellaneous:
Here is the weather forecast for London:
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- The London Pass
The London Pass is a sightseeing card which gives holders FREE ENTRY to over 55 sights and tourist attractions in London. Customers simply pay the one off price for the London Pass of their choice (there are 4 durations to choose from) and then can enter as many of the tourist attractions included on the pass that they wish to, without paying. Some of the most popular attractions which can be visited free with the London Pass are the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, London Zoo, the London Aquarium and Shakespeare's Globe – to name but a few.
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By Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing
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With Rick Steves’ London 2009, travelers can visit Westminster Abbey, explore the British Museum, and finish the day off at an Art Nouveau pub. Rick offers expert advice on both the big-name attractions and local favorites of this world-class city, from the London Eye to artisan cheese shops. With detailed walks through London’s famous districts, including Bankside and the West End, and complete tours of the major museums and historical sights, Rick Steves’ London 2009 is a tour guide that fits in your pocket. |
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By Roger Williams
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For things to do and see visitors to London are spoiled for choice. Whether you are in London for a long trip or a quick taste of the city the Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to make the most of your time. You will find suggestions on what to see, how to get about and where to eat and stay. New features in the Eyewitness Travel Guides are itineraries, each one follows a theme and sights are reachable with public transportation. Prices include travel, food and admission. The themes for each day are as follows; History and Culture, Shopping in Style, The Great Outdoors and Family Fun Day. |
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By Vesna Neskow
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London calling! With insider recommendations and full-color neighborhood maps that pinpoint landmarks, museums, entertainment, pubs, clubs, and hotels, this fab little guide walks you through the best the Royal Capital has to offer, from Big Ben to Bloomsbury, from Baker Street to Buckingham Palace. You'll also find a handy fold-out Underground system map, extra details on ''Top Picks'' attractions, and a chapter on excursions outside London. Smashing! 210 pages, plus 11 foldout maps; 4-1/4 wide x 5-3/4 high; concealed wire-o binding; book lies flat for ease of use; elastic band place holder. |
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By Fodor's
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Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.
Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in London!
•Updated annually, Fodor’s London provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.
•Fodor’s London features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.
•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in London.
•Experience London like a local! Fodor’s London includes unique photo-features that impart the city’s culture, covering the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the best ways to tour the Thames, and much more!
•Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.
•8 page color insert and full-color pullout map.
Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. |
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By Roger Williams
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By Editors of Time Out
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London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, is also an international capital of business, finance, and culture. Now in its 17th edition, Time Out London keeps readers updated on all that’s new and noteworthy in this ever-changing city. This one-stop guide offers detailed, unbiased advice on where to go and what to see, from iconic locales such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to more recent attractions like the Cartoon Museum and out-of-the-way neighborhood shops and parks. Sharp, savvy reviews alert visitors to the city’s hottest boutique hotels, liveliest bars and clubs, and most enticing restaurants that showcase London's thriving international food scene. |
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By Lesley Logan
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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
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By David S White
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Finally! A book about family travel to London written by a parent who has made the trip many times. Let's Take the Kids to London proves that an enjoyable family holiday in London is not only possible, it can blend culture, history, and just plan fun for parents and children alike. But don't take our word for it, ask Paddington Bear, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Winnie-the-Pooh, or Harry Potter. Let's Take the Kids to London brings London to life with tie-ins to British children's literature. From the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, to London's lesser known tourist attractions, Let's Take the Kids to London offers practical advice to help visiting families get the most out of a London visit. No trip is perfect and this book injects humor as an antidote to the inevitable small tribulations experienced by the traveling family. Let's Take the Kids to London zeros in on what parents need to knout the logistics of a London holiday and what kids want to know about all the cool things to see and do in the city. |
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By Dolphin Books
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This is ebook is prepared for the Amazon Kindle from wikitravel.org, named by Time magazine as one of the 50 best websites. The material is contributed to the wiki by an army of volunteers, many of them London natives. As a result this book is full of up to the minute insider tips and information about the latest hot spots. Forget those old clunky overpriced travel books and buy the "Experience" series from Dolphin books: the travel guides of the 21st century.
How is this travel guide so cheap? It's simple. We don't pay some writer to fly to a city, hang around for a few months and then write about it. Millions of people already live there and are happy to share their insights- the kind of insights that only locals have. Wikitravel.org then gathers these insights over the internet, and Dolphin books puts them into Kindle ebook format so they can be accessed on the go- even when you don't have internet access.
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Streetwise London Underground Map - The Tube - Laminated London Metro Map - Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel
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London Tube Map
Travel gracefully throughout London with the STREETWISE® London Underground Map. The entire London Underground is depicted on this easy to use, easy to carry map. Move through Mayfair, streak under SOHO, or pulse past Piccadilly with incredible agility, confident that you know where to go and how to get there using STREETWISE® London Underground Map.
Like all STREETWISE® maps, this map of the London Underground is laminated to last and formatted to fit conveniently in your shirt pocket or purse. Parks and tourist attractions are also shown which is unique for a map of this type. Whether you're on your first trip to Great Britain, you're a frequent visitor, or you're luckily enough to live here, this map is invaluable.
The STREETWISE® London Underground map is one of hundreds of detailed and easy-to-read maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. And don't forget to check out our regular STREETWISE® London map. It's the number 1 best selling London travel map on Amazon.com |
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