Standing on the Thames River, London is the capital of England as well as the most populous
city in Great Britain. The city is a confluence of the old and the new and is one of the most
important tourist destinations in the entire world. It is a city with numerous attractions of all
sorts including great architecture and heritage.
Founded by the Romans, the city of London has been a major settlement for the last two
millennia. London is a leading global city and one of the most important ones in the field of
art, commerce, entertainment, education, finance, fashion, healthcare, media, tourism and
transport. London is made of two ancient cities which are now merged together to form the
capital. The two cities are: The city of London and the City of Westminster. Together, they
are known as Greater London. London attracts over 15.3 million international tourists in an
year. The numerous attractions in the city like the London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of
Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Nelson Column attract a large number of visitors.
The Shard in London is the tallest building in the city. There are various museums and art
galleries in London which preserve the heritage and culture of the immensely rich historic
city. There are also several parks in the city for the tourists to stroll and relax.
