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.
