LONDON
Whether you arrive in London via the underground or
inside one of the city's ubiquitous black taxicabs, you
will immediately be greeted by a deep sense of history
and met with the unique vibrancy of this incredible
destination.
In its dark and troubled past, the city of London has
survived Roman occupancy, sackings from the Celts,
Romans, Vikings and Saxons, a Norman invasion, two great
fires, the bubonic plague, Nazi bombings, the Spice
Girls and Damien Hirst.
But the London of today promises something for everyone.
The London Eye lifts visitors high above the river into
vistas that stretch tight across the fading skies.
Further down on the South Bank, the Tate Modern contains
one of the world's most incredible collections of Modern
Art, while the city's 30,000 stores and boutiques will
exhaust even the most avid shopper, and its 6,000
restaurants are only too eager to demonstrate why
Britons revere their chefs as celebrities.
For those interested in exploring the country's heritage,
the Tower of London is an excellent starting point.
First constructed in the 11th century, the Tower has
been rebuilt several times as later monarchs have left
their mark. Still one of London's biggest attractions,
and a great celebration of pomp that is free to all
visitors is the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham
Palace, which happens daily.
As the great dome of St Paul's reflects the colours of
the setting sun, London comes alive with an unrivalled
nightlife. For those up for something more thrilling
than dinner and the theatre, London has a vast number of
bars and nightclubs catering to all tastes. |