LONDON

Big Ben
Big Ben

London has 8 million inhabitants, and it is the biggest city in Europe, with 1.600 km2. The centre lies by the river Thames, where the communication and economical heart of the city is located. The charismatic capital of England and of the United Kingdom has a very particular atmosphere, as the setting invites success. The first written mention of the town of London dates back to the Ist century, as a big business centre occupied by the Roman Empire. In the IXth century Alfredo left the city, and William the Conqueror granted it the first formal charter of his reign. He was this monarch who built the Tower of London.

After some ups and downs, including a big arson attack or the Black Death, the German bombing in the II World War seriously damaged London.

Places of interest

At night, a flood of tourists walks the West End coming back from the shows, while the destitute (better known as homeless) make their own bedroom at any arcade or shop lobby. There are obviously many places of interest to tourists: Big Ben, the royal guard change at Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Madame Tussaud Wax Museum, Albert Memorial, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London … However, there are also many quiet squares, narrow streets and amazing green spaces, such as Hyde Park, Green Park and St James's Park, all of them a few minutes from West End shops. You can also go shopping for days and days in London: Harrods (upper class), the best international fashion firms or street markets on weekends (Portobello,…). Alternative theatre and music can be found everywhere, and there are very interesting performances here and there. It is a good chance to go to the theatre, to the opera or to a dance performance.

Tours around

London is surrounded by beautiful places to visit. In fact, it is quite near many other emblematic cities of the United Kingdom, such as Edinburgh or Scotland. The University and Colleges of Cambridge, the county capital, are quite famous. It is a very well built city, with a significant art collection, surrounded by lovely parks and fields and full of palaces and churches. In one word, a must when visiting London.

Another city to visit is Canterbury. This artistic and historical place has wonderful buildings and gorgeous cathedrals. It is the archbishopric of England. Canterbury is a farming plain surrounded by medieval walls. It was the urban and religious centre of England in the Middle Ages, and it stills maintains that tradition.

Another city that stands out is Oxford. Surrounded by parks and gardens, it is the capital of the county too. It was the Episcopal headquarters before, and the history of its famous universities has given it a noble artistic appearance. Indeed, it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with its colleges, palaces, churches and the worldwide known University.

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Hotels:

HOTEL RITZ *****
Piccadilly W1
London
+441714938181
139 rooms

HILTON LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL ****
255 Edgware Road W23NR
London
+441714024141

HOTEL ATHENAEUM ****
116 Piccadilly
London
+442074993464
112 rooms

LONDON EMBASSY ****
15 Bayswater Road
London
+441712291212
192 rooms

SAINT GEORGE´S ****
Langham Place, Regent Street
London WIN 8QS
+442075800111
86 rooms

HOTEL THE RUBENS AT THE PALACE ****
39 Buckingham Palace Road
London
+442078345600

Museums:

BRITISH MUSEUM
Great Russell Street
London
76361555
Visiting Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10-17 h.
Sunday: 12-18 h.
Admission is free.
www.british-museum.ac.uk

NATIONAL GALLERY
Trafalgar Square WC2
London
77472885
Visiting Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10-18 h. (Wednesday 10-21 h.)
Admission is free.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Cromwell Road
London SW7
79422000
Visiting Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10-17.50 h.
Admission Fee: 5 €.
Admission is free for students.

SCIENCE MUSEUM
Exhibition Road
London SW7
Visiting Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10-18 h.
Admission Fee: 7 €.
Students: 3.5 €

Restaurants:

CONNAUGHT
Adress: 19 Carlos Place W1, London
Telephone: 4997070

CHEZ NICO
Adress: 35 Great Pórtland Street W1, London
Telephone: 4368848

GREENHOUSE
Adress: 27A Hay´s Mews W1, London
Telephone: 4993331


AVOIR DU POIS
Adress: 334 Kings Road SW3, London
Telephone: 3523365

LE GAUROCHE
Adress: 43 Upper Brook Street W1, London
Telephone: 4060881

Transports:

BUS:

Long distance buses
ECCLESTON BRIDGE COACH STATION
164 Buckingham Palace Road
7300202

TRAINS:

BRITISH TARVEL CENTRE
12 Regent Street
8469000

TAXIS:

CABS 2723030/ 2866010

Emergency:

Emergency 24 horas 999