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| London is Europe's biggest city--spreading over an area of more than 620 square miles from its core on the River Thames. Its size, vast crowds, and hectic pace add to the exhilarating energy of the city. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, The National Gallery, Kensington Gardens, Harrods department store, the Royal Opera House: these are all enchanting sites worth a visit. The dazzling civic landmarks, Roman ruins, baroque churches, quiet squares, narrow alleyways, and perfectly manicured parks make London the walker's paradise. However, London's greatest treasure is perhaps its unparalleled theater scene. From the Royal Shakespeare Company to recent Broadway hits and avant-garde pieces, the fine productions offered continue the most distinguished and innovative thespian tradition in the world. In addition to the high quality of the shows, discount tickets are almost always available at one of the many entertainment outlets around town. |
| England's largest city is like a great wheel, with Piccadilly Circus at its hub and dozens of communities branching out from it. Since London is such a large conglomeration of neighborhoods and areas, each with its own personality, first-time visitors are sometimes intimidated until they get the hang of it. Many visitors spend all their time in the West End, where most of the attractions are, with a visit to The City (London's financial district) to see the Tower of London. |
| Culturally, at least, London is gleaming with civic pride. New galleries, such as the Tate Modern, and refurbishments to old institutions (the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Britain) have given London a cultural boost not witnessed since the Victorian era. Better yet, the introduction of free entry to museums means that, despite the drop in tourism, visitor numbers are healthy. |
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| "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars." Henry Van Dyke |
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| I was also in London in 1995 and 2002 |