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London Underground entrance sign at Piccadilly Circus with a pigeon perched on top, framed by historic buildings and ornate street lamps

London Part 1

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 entrance sign at Piccadilly Circus with a pigeon perched on top, framed by historic buildings and ornate street lamps
A man in a black coat stands before a storefront window displaying a 'Big Brand Sale' sign featuring various athletic brand logos; London, UK.
People sitting on stone benches in a wet city plaza with a statue, bare trees and historic buildings
Black and white photograph of a large observation wheel with enclosed passenger capsules beside a river with boats and classical buildings in the background

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.

ferris wheel viewed through bare tree branches in black and white
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.
Waterloo Bridge and Festival Pier on the River Thames in London under an overcast sky
A white and red passenger boat cruising on a wide river with construction cranes and grand Victorian architecture along the London waterfront under a grey overcast sky
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.
London
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Westminster Palace and Big Ben under construction, viewed from across the Thames River.

London - Part 2

London - City of the Thames, Buckingham Palace and the Tube.
London Underground entrance sign at Piccadilly Circus with a pigeon perched on top, framed by historic buildings and ornate street lamps

London - Part 1

Westminster Palace and Big Ben under construction, viewed from across the Thames River.

London - Part 2

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