London is the ninth largest city in the world and the largest metropolitan city in the European Union. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport.
Aerial view of Londinium by Pat Nicolle
London has some of the greatest attractions for tourists and visitors to the city, many of which are pricey, even for the locals. If you're visiting on a tight budget, don't despair as a few of the most popular attractions are free. You can visit most museums without spending a penny, and of course you have free and unrestricted access to green spaces like Hyde Park, Green Park, Greenwich Park, St. James's Park, Regent's Park, Burgess Park and Richmond Park.
The EDF Energy London Eye
Squirrels can be found in many of London's green spaces
The British Museum offers free admission
London is a great city for foodies and has some of the world's finest restaurants, cafes and gastropubs for casual and smart dining. The city is home to a number of Michelin Star establishments. Book at toptable, the UK's number one restaurant booking website.
Many pubs serve hot and cold foods at affordable prices
There are hundreds of popular attractions, too many to list in this blog post. The attractions listed below are some of the well-known and most popular.
Popular Attractions:
Makes me want to visit London even more than I had wanted to before! Want to see the sights!
ReplyDeleteWe just returned from our first visit to London and my mind is awhirl with the sights, sounds and tastes of this great city!!! A few highlights: The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey...oh, there were so many!!! This city should be on everyone's "bucket list"!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one extensive list of attractions to visit! I think I would probably get caught up in the museums and parks that I wouldn't have time to pay for all of the other attractions. One of the things that I like to do when I am visiting a new city, is to just walk around and see the locals, hear the music, and watch how the flow and ebb of the city goes.
ReplyDeleteI think being able to be out and about within the city, not spending much, but being able to learn a lot from the local residents, and enjoy the knowledge obtained from just wandering around is a lot better than spending hard earned money on expensive attractions that only give brief memories.
This definitely makes me want to travel to London though! I have always wanted to go there, and now knowing that there are a lot of free attractions, it just makes it all the more appealing.
London has always been a favorite city for me to visit, and I have been to almost all the big cities in the northern hemisphere. However, your post reveals a whole lot more of and about London than I have ever seen or imagined.
ReplyDeleteI guess all the regeneration you talked about might have had something to do with the recent Olympics. Either way it is all a very good thing for London and of course for those of us that likes to visit.