Best of European Union » sightseeing trip http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 London – the largest city of Europe http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/31/london-the-largest-city-of-europe/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/31/london-the-largest-city-of-europe/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:55:47 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=929 For more than two thousand years, the city of London has been considered to be one of the most influential settlements in the region. The city was founded and named by the Romans during their reign throughout most of Europe. Known originally as Londinium, the city has grown to be a leading city not just […]

The post London – the largest city of Europe appeared first on Best of European Union.

]]> For more than two thousand years, the city of London has been considered to be one of the most influential settlements in the region. The city was founded and named by the Romans during their reign throughout most of Europe. Known originally as Londinium, the city has grown to be a leading city not just in Europe, but throughout the entire world.

London, England, UK
London, England, UK by Tim Morris

The city of London is perhaps one of the most visited places in the whole of the UK. Each year millions of people make their way to this ancient city to see the sites and experience the culture.

Within the city of London, you will find several World Heritage Sites which includes the Tower of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, St. Margaret’s Church as well as the settlement of Greenwich which is home to the Royal Observatory.

There are more than 300 different languages commonly spoken within the city as it is home to more than seven and a half million residents; many of which come from ever corner of the globe. The metropolitan area that surrounds London is home to more than fourteen million residents.

Palace of Westminster, London-England, UK
Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK by Jim Trodel

The city of London is also home to the world’s oldest underground railway system, the London Underground. This rail system will get you all over the city. While not many tourists take the Underground, the experience is nonetheless an exciting one.

Countless people make their way to the Buckingham Palace in order to watch the Changing of the Guard. They also try their best to make the guard smile or make any kind of movements at all. There is so much to see