All about : travel to London

London, the capital of Great Britain is a vibrant and vital city over 7.5 million residents. It is filled with history, culture and ethnic diversity. In fact, it's more than 300 languages spoken in the city, the most in any city in the world. Located along the River Thames in central southern England, London is known for theater, as the home of the British royal family and the many museums.History
This historic city, whose name derives from the Celtic word for "wild" was first settled around AD 43. It was originally a Celtic settlement, but was overrun by the Roman Empire shortly afterwards. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the capital of England became a Saxon town and district of London called Westminster was the seat of British government since medieval times.
Among the most important events in the city's history was the Great Fire of 1666. The majority of the overcrowded city was destroyed and the reconstruction took ten years. Many of the buildings of that era are still valid. The other event that shaped modern London was the German blitz during World War II, which killed over 30,000 Londoners and destroyed large parts of the city. The subsequent reconstruction of these areas in the 1950 and 1960 gives the city's architecture, a kind of quirky mixture of old and new.

Attractions
This diverse city is full of historic monuments and sites, ranging from the 15th century Tower of London until the 20th century London Eye. Here are some of what you expect to explore:Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is unique in that it is neither a parish nor a cathedral. Called "royal peculiar," is controlled by the Crown and not the Church of England. The Gothic-style monastery, built between 1215 and 1517, is the traditional site for royal coronations and the site has seen everyone from 1066. The monastery is also used for state funerals, like that of Princess Diana. Many English Kings are buried here, including Henry III, as well as a number of notable British citizens such as Charles Darwin, the Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone. Poet's Corner here holds the graves of many British writers from Chaucer Chaucer to Rudyard Kipling. Visitors can walk through the massive Gothic structure when not in use.
· Covent GardenFormerly a food market in Covent Garden is where the Cockney-flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, she met Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. Today, this historic market has abandoned its working class origins and re-created in a mixed-use complex of shops, restaurants, pubs and entertainment. The open courtyard is now home cart vendors, street entertainers, and the weekly antique and craft markets. The area around the market is full of interesting ethnic restaurants, avant-garde clothing boutiques and modern galleries.
• The London EyeDesigned and constructed in collaboration with British Airways, the London Eye is a huge, enclosed glass observation wheel. More than 1700 feet high, this popular attraction offers breathtaking views that cover all city and surrounding countryside. Click the "flight" your extra special by choosing a flight with champagne or reserve a private capsule for up to twenty-five of your friends and enjoy brunch while enjoying the sights. It is a unique, awe-inspiring, entertaining treat