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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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- Zoos, Safari Parks & Wildlife:
- 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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Here are some books about London:
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By Roger Williams
DK Travel
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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 Rick Steves
Avalon Travel Publishing
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in London.
With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll explore historic Big Ben, bustling Trafalgar Square, and the Tower of London—home of the crown jewels. Learn how to save time and money on the Tube, and how to avoid the mobs at the Changing of the Guard. Investigate London’s world-class museums, where you can trace Western civilization from the Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Van Gogh and Picasso. Venture into Soho’s theater district for a glitzy musical or a delicious Indian dinner. End a great day at a neighborhood pub, sharing a pint and a chat with a friendly local.
Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful London neighborhoods. You’ll learn how to get around by bus and on the Tube, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. |
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By Fodor's
Fodor's
Released: 2009-08-25
Paperback (484 pages)
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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!
•Your vacation never looked better. This Fodor’s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of London with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.
•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 on the Tower of London, the British Museum, a Tour of the Thames River, 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.
•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
DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.
Each guide is packed with the up-to-date, reliable destination information every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps. |
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By Darwin Porter
Frommers
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- BRAND NEW - FULL-COLOR GUIDE!
- Our authors, longtime London experts, show you the highlights of this world capital. They hit the city's many unique attractions, including its best museums (from the masters at the National Gallery to the quirky Vinopolis wine museum). They also describe attractions especially for kids.
- London is a culinary mecca with 45 Michelin-starred restaurants, and our authors take you on a foodie's tour--from varied ethnic cuisines, to haute dining, to Indian feasts on Brick Lane, to delicious pub grub.
- Detailed listings show you the best places to shop in London, from small antiques shops and vintage clothing stores to its famous outdoor markets and posh department stores.
- The guide also includes a quick jaunt to Windsor and Eton, and side trips to the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge, the revered site of Stonehenge, and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.
- PLUS: Hundreds of color photos, foldout map and detailed maps throughout, as well as exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
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Time Out
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"Time Out"'s resident team helps you get the best from the iconic British capital in this annual guide. Alongside the historic Tower of London, the 21st century Tate Modern and all the other major attractions, "Time Out London" gives you the inside track on local culture, with illuminating features and hundreds of independent reviews covering everything from West End shows to cosy pubs. |
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By Rob Humphreys
Rough Guides
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Whether you fancy sampling some bloody royal history at the Tower of London or indulging in strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, The Rough Guide to London is the definitive insider’s handbook to one of Europe’s most exciting cities. A full-colour section introduces many of London’s highlights with expert coverage of all the sights, from Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament to lively Covent Garden and the refurbished South Bank. The guide includes comprehensive information on every corner of the city from swanky Kensington and Chelsea to trendy Clerkenwell and Hoxton and right out to Windsor. You’ll find detailed accounts of all the palaces, museums and galleries, big and small, and why they’re worth (or not worth) visiting as well as two new colour sections on the Thames and London for free. There are up-to-date reviews of many of the capital’s hotels and restaurants and specialist sections on nightlife, the gay and lesbian scene and classical arts, all written by London-based experts. From Oxford Street to Camden Market, the guide comes complete with detailed information of the capitals best shopping-spots, plus maps and plans for every area. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to London |
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By Roger Williams
DK Travel
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With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists -- from the Top 10 sights in literary Bloomsbury to the Top 10 pubs, shops and hotels -- provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Find your way effortlessly with the help of detailed maps and hundreds of photographs. |
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By Streetwise Maps
StreetWise
Map
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Streetwise London Underground Map - The Tube - Laminated London Metro Map - Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel
This map includes the following:
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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By Roger Williams
DK Travel
Released: 2010-02-15
Paperback (192 pages)
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Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.
Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.
Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day. |
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