Sightseeing in London

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom and the largest city in the United Kingdom. It is located on the River Thames and has an official population of 8.278,251 in the urban area. London has a diverse range of people and cultures and more than 300 languages are spoken in this city, but English is the main language!. London has more than nine million visitors every year. They come and visit some of the most famous buildings in England- the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, the Tate Modern. 

You can see some of the most interesting places by getting on one of the special visitors' buses. You can get off (and on again) at the places you want to visit. 

Or you can take a ride on the London Eye. This big wheel slowly takes you 135 metres above the River Thames. From here you get wonderful views of the city. 

Buckingham Palace is the Queen's London home. It is at the end of a long road called The Mall. On some days you can see the Queen's flag- the Royal Standard- above the building. Then you know she is staying at the palace. You can visit some of the rooms in August and September. And most mornings of the year you can watch the soldiers outside "change the guard". 

In 2.012 , London became the first city to host the modern Summer Olympic Games three times. There are over 240 museums in this city. The most famous museums you can visit are: the British Museum, the Jewel Tower, the National Gallery (with over 2,300 paintings) , The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum and the Tate Modern. 

Enjoy London!. If you like going shopping you will find lots of shops, markets and stores.