London – Part 1

London, the city on the Thames, which you definitely have to visit, that’s what they say.

Founded about 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium, it became over the years to the centre of the world. London is, besides New York, the city which is most integrated with the global economy in the world, according to a think tank.

London Underground sign with a pigeon perched on top, situated between buildings.
A man in a black coat stands before a storefront window displaying a
People sitting on a stone bench in London, UK, near a statue.
Black and white photo of the London Eye Ferris wheel.
London Eye
 
The Giant Ferris Wheel was opened in 2000 at the Millenium and, with a height of 135 metres, is the highest in Europe. At the opening it was the highest in the world, today the High Roller in Las Vegas has the title.
The London Eye Ferris wheel seen through bare tree branches.
Carousel with UK flags and the London Eye in the background.
Angus food truck parked in front of a construction site.
Low-angle view of the London Eye Ferris wheel with several passenger capsules visible.
London's Festival Pier on the Thames River with a bridge and city skyline in the background.
London's Thames River with construction cranes and a City Cruises boat in front of a large building.
Multiple cranes surrounding buildings under construction in London.
London bridge with pedestrian walkway and building.
Modern glass and metal staircase railing against a gray sky.
Close-up of a vintage bridge's dark green metal cross-bracing over train tracks.
The National Gallery, London.
The National Gallery, London, with people on the steps in front of the building.
London street scene with Canadian flags displayed on a building.