One of the world's great cities it has stood as a major centre of population for almost two thousand years and has been the capital (mainly) for 1800 years. Formerly the epicentre of the British Empire and the world's busiest port, London still maintains a position as one of the world's biggest centres of trade and commerce. Home to historical buildings by the score and the worlds most famous Royal Family it is also home to the worlds oldest parliamentary system. For all its heritage London is very much a modern city and trend-setter in the worlds of music, fashion and the arts.
London has always been a multi cultural city, more so now than ever, but all Londoners seem to be witty, resourceful and resilient. For the visitor there is too much to enjoy on a brief visit so make the most of your time there by planning carefully. Most of the major attractions are tightly packed, the transport systems may be crowded but it is comparatively easy to get around either by underground train (the tube) or bus.
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