London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. The city has been Western Europe’s largest city for centuries: as early as in 1700 more than 575,000 people lived in London.
Today London is not only the largest city but also one of the most visited thanks to its numerous famous attractions such as the Tower Bridge and the Big Ben.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. The city has been Western Europe’s largest city for centuries: as early as in 1700 more than 575,000 people lived in London.
Today London is not only the largest city but also one of the most visited thanks to its numerous famous attractions such as the Tower Bridge and the Big Ben.
- London sights & attractions
- Map with attractions in London
- London building list
- London facts & figures
Big BenSaint Stephen's Tower
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster – officially named Saint Stephen’s Tower – is…
Tower Bridge
London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Its Victorian Gothic…
Tower of London
The Tower of London was built at the beginning of the eleventh century by William the…
London EyeMillennium wheel
A modern but already very popular tourist attraction is the London Eye, a giant observation wheel…
St. Paul’s Cathedral
The majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral was built by Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1711. It is…
Houses of ParliamentPalace of Westminster
The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the…
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered the heart of the city. Ever…
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, one of several palaces owned by the British Royal family, is one of the…
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the…
St. Pancras StationSt. Pancras International
Thanks in part to its exuberant neo-Gothic architecture, St. Pancras is hands down the most famous…
Hyde Park
Hyde Park, which opened to the public in 1637, is the largest of several royal parks…
Madame TussaudsMadame Tussauds Wax Museum
Touted as “London’s favorite tourist attraction”, the statues at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum have been thrilling…
Westminster AbbeyThe Collegiate Church of St Peter
Westminster Abbey, located near the Houses of Parliament, is more of a historical site than a…
Harrods
Harrods is London’s most famous department store. The luxurious store is on many tourists’ itineraries, who…
British Museum
The British Museum is the largest museum in the United Kingdom, with a collection of more…
Gherkin30 St. Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe, better known by its nickname Gherkin, is one of the most eye-catching…
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is one of the London’s biggest tourist magnets. The area around the glass-covered building…
Globe TheatreShakespeare's Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre has long been associated with William Shakespeare, who is regarded as the greatest…