London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and it is the largest metropolis in the European Union. London is a world financial and political center , one of the world capitals, dictating the trends in fashion, music and the arts.and it is crossed by the Greenwich meridian.
Through out the city flows the Themes River where were built many bridges as the most popular of them is Tower Bridge, built in XIX century near the Tower of London- fortress where are held the largest diamonds in the world- Kohinoor, First Star of Africa (530 carats) and the royal jewels. This is the oldest building used by the British Government and is a part of the World Heritage (UNESCO).
Among the biggest attractions and places to visit in London are: London Underground (  London tube )  the Parliament building with the famous clock tower Big Ben and the Westminster Abbey, the place where are the crown ceremonies, weddings and funerals of the Royal family are made. Other landmarks of London are the Buckingham Palace - residence of the Royal family, St. Paul Cathedral, the Eye of London, and London Aquarium. Interesting places you have to see as well are the British Museum and Natural History Museum including 4 zones, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Square and the museum of wax figures Madame Tussauds. 
 London is famous with its red double-decker busses, black cabs and red telephone booths attracting each newly arrived tourist. London owns fantastic shopping zones- the famous region of Knightsbridge with Harrods and Selfridge shops, the lively and well visited shops at Bond Street, Oxford street- the biggest shopping street and Kensington High Street. You can also visit the stylish King’s Road in Chelsea and Fulham Road.
Often referred to as the “Green City“, London has many green areas. The biggest parks are adjacent to each other. You can visit Royal parks Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, with the Green Park which are in the center of London. Here you can find the Regent’s Park, where the London Zoo is located. Near is Baker Street, the fictional hero Sherlock Holmes used to have lived. Not far away you can see the Madame Tussaud’s Museum. Besides them, in the north you can find the big Hampstead Heath Park and in the west, along the river Thames - Richmond Park is situated. All the parks have preserved their natural appearance. In the vicinity of London you can also go and catch a glimpse of: the city of Windsor; the famous Windsor Castle, which is on the bank of the River Thames the Royal residence of XI century as well as the largest inhabited castle in the world.
If you are planning to stay in the capital we offer wide variety of hotels in London from 0 to 5 stars located downtown or at London airports Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton,  London City and Stansted. Also you can book online car rental services in London.
Business travellers dedicated to the world travel industry may book hotels near WTM World Travel Market London which takes place annually in November in ExCeL Exhibition center - London
Visit other popular tourist attractions and cities in England / UK: Manchester I Birmingham I Cambridge I Oxford I Liverpool  I Newcastle I Nottingham