London

London – The Royal Metropolis

From Buckingham Palace to the London Eye
In the megacity London you will encounter people from all corners of the world who are living, working or on a sightseeing tour in the City of London and its 33 boroughs. Among the many tourist attractions to visit in the British capital on the Thames River are the Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column, Downing Street No. 10, the office and residence of the British Prime Minister and the Tower, where the British Crown Jewels are stored. This fortress also gave its name to the Tower Bridge. Big Ben strikes in the belfry which belongs to the Palace of Westminster. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British Queen. Each day in summer at 11.30 a.m. (every second day in winter) the changing of the guard takes place. A must for many visitors to London is a flight on the observation wheel the London Eye. From the futuristic glass capsule the view stretches as far as Windsor castle on a clear day. The churches in London are just as grand as the palaces, the most famous one being St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey where the funeral service for Princess Diana was held. Two of the most popular museums are the British Museum with over 6 million exhibits and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.


Shopping Streets
Fashion victims from across the world join forces in London for extensive shopping trips and enjoy the fact that the shopping areas are clearly divided: Kings Road offers a huge selection of fashion shops, the designers shops and galleries can be found in the Old and New Bond Street while the department stores are located on Oxford Street and Regent Street. The most famous consumption temple is Harrods on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge.

Relax in a park
If you are exploring London you will need to take a break every now and then. Luckily the Royal Parks have been open to the public since the 19th century. The best known parks are Hyde Park, the “green lung” of London as well as Speaker’s Corner, Regent’s Park and the very centrally located Green Park and St. James’s Park.

London by Night
When evening approaches the London West End with its many theatres turns into one large stage. The Royal Ballet appears in the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The open-air Globe Theatre performs Shakespeare from May to September, with concerts taking place in the Royal Albert Hall. Soho is the best place for night owls. For those wanting to eat in stylish surroundings beforehand, then the Canteen is your best bet. The building itself was designed by star architect Norman Foster and houses what is considered one of the best restaurants in the city.

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