London Travel Guided E-Book

360 Planet Publishing

• Herausgeber: 360PP
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

London Travel Guide: Embark on an Urban Odyssey
Step into the pages of our "London Travel Guide" eBook and unlock the essence of this mesmerizing city. Traverse the regal avenues, marveling at the timeless Buckingham Palace and the historic Tower of London. Wander through eclectic neighborhoods, immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of cultures at Camden Market and savoring artisanal delights at Borough Market.
Unearth the artistic treasures that grace the city's landscape - from the iconic National Gallery to the contemporary brilliance of the Tate Modern. Navigate the city with ease using our insider tips on the efficient Underground system and iconic double-decker buses.
Indulge your senses in London's culinary scene, from classic fish and chips at local pubs to avant-garde dining experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants. Immerse yourself in the West End's theatrical magic, where world-class performances come to life, or soak in the history at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Whether you're captivated by the timeless charm of Covent Garden or the trendy allure of Shoreditch, "London Travel Guide" ensures you won't miss a single facet of this urban wonderland. Let our meticulously crafted guide lead you through the streets of London, enriching your journey with historical insights, local recommendations, and practical advice. Your London adventure begins here - where tradition meets innovation, and every corner reveals a new story to tell.

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LONDON: TRAVEL GUIDE

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Contents

Introduction

I. Districts

Central London

Inner London Areas

Outer London Areas

II. Understand

History

People

The City And Westminster

Climate

Introduction

Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of both England and of the United Kingdom, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. Most residents of Greater London are very proud of their capital, the multiculturalism of the city, and their membership of the European Union, despite 52% of the UK population as a whole who voted in a recent referendum choosing to leave the EU. It is unclear what the outcome of the referendum will be on London.

Situated on the River Thames in South-East England, Greater London has an official population of a little over 8 million. However, London's urban area stretched to 9,787,426 in 2011, while the figure of 14 million for the city's wider metropolitan area more accurately reflects its size and importance. Considered one of the world's leading "global cities", London remains an international capital of culture, music, education, fashion, politics, finance and trade.

Part One

Districts

The name London originally referred only to the once-walled "Square Mile" of the original Roman (and later medieval) city (confusingly called the "City of London" or just "The City"). Today, London has taken on a much larger meaning to include all of the vast central parts of the modern metropolis, with the city having absorbed numerous surrounding towns and villages over the centuries, including large portions of the surrounding "home counties", one of which - Middlesex - being completely consumed by the growing metropolis. The term "Central London" is widely used on both signs and by the media to describe the central core of the city, which encompasses The City, most of the City of Westminster, and some of the surrounding boroughs. The term "Greater London" embraces Central London together with all the outlying suburbs that lie in one continuous urban sprawl within the lower Thames valley. Though densely populated by New World standards, London retains large swathes of green parkland and open space, even within the city centre.

Tower Bridge at night, bridging the River Thames.

Greater London consists of 32 London boroughs and the City of London that, together with the office of the Mayor of London, form the basis for London's local government. The Mayor of London is elected by London residents and should not be confused with the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The names of several boroughs, such as Westminster or Camden, are well-known, others less so, such as Wandsworth or Lewisham. This traveller's guide to London recognises cultural, functional and social districts of varying type andsize: