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- With over 2,000 years of history, there are more iconic buildings and landmarks in London than pretty much any other city in the world. © S.Borisov / Shutterstock.
- Free culture. From museums to art galleries, verdant royal parks to art house exhibitions, London is one of the few cities in the world where you can see a masterpiece for absolutely nothing at all.
- The Queen. Well, because, the Queen. She also represents over 1000 years of British tradition, values and democracy. © Shaun Jeffers / Shutterstock.
- With over 8.4 million trees, 300,000 gardens and hectares upon hectares of green space, London is pretty much the UN definition of a National Park. © S.Borisov / Shutterstock.
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Why is London an important UK city? London is the UK’s largest and wealthiest city. During the twenty-first century, the gap in earnings and house prices has increased between the city and the rest of the UK.
Feb 23, 2022 · London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row. It held on to the top spot despite Brexit and COVID-19. But there are challengers, with Madrid entering the top 10 for the first time.
1 day ago · London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.’s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London is also among the oldest of the world’s great cities, with its history spanning nearly two millennia.
- London’s founding can be traced to 43 CE, when the Roman armies began their occupation of Britain under Emperor Claudius. At a point just north of...
- During World War II London suffered intense aerial bombardment by Nazi forces during the Blitz, a campaign from September 1940 to May 1941 that dev...
- London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom, and it is also the country’s economic, t...
- London is situated in southeastern England, lying on both sides of the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.
Mar 7, 2019 · London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and one of the largest and most important cities in the world. The area was originally settled by early hunter gatherers around 6,000...
May 9, 2016 · Not to keep people out, and not to keep them in, but to celebrate the fact that London deserves to be recognised as the most important city on Earth.
Sep 5, 2017 · Fans of London say it’s the greatest city in the world. They lay out their case with 50 compelling reasons to visit.
