LONDON

The history of London can be tied to the Roman invasion in 43 AD. Before the Romans invaded the place, it had no permanent settlements.  Within a short period of time, the Romans started to rebuild the city. After they left the city, London started experiencing a kind of decline that can be depicted in the way that the population of the city diminished radically and most of the areas were in poor conditions.  It was in the seventh century that the city experienced a growth in the trade and commerce again.  In 604 AD, the first St.Paul''s Cathedral was founded in London, where the current St. Paul resides now. In the year 1904, the very first motor bus service came to the city which was followed by the introduction of an underground electric train.

London is a global city, one of the world’s largest financial centers and has the fifth-largest GDP in the world (and the largest in Europe). It is city with a great influence in education, research and development, entertainment, tourism, transport, fashion, finance.

Sightseeing in London

London attracts 27 million people every year.

It hosts four World Heritage Sites: the London Tour, Kew Gardens,  the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church.

Other important cultural landmarks of the city are Buckingham Palace and the Big Ben. The cultural diversity of the city has been always subjected to the changes that the time has brought. London is a hub of festivals, carnivals and events and it enjoys these all year round.

Some of the things that make the sightseeing experience of London truly fabulous are : the Guard changing at the Buckingham Palace, the Horse Guard parades, visiting the clocktower that covers the Big Ben, going to some of the finest parks in the world and going through London’s history with the help of numerous museums.

Tourists should not forget to pay a visit to the Madame Tussauds Museum, to London Bridge, British Museum and Princess Diana''s Museum. 

London is also one of the popular music capitals of the world, where you can find some of the most important music corporations such as EMI, orchestras and concert halls, such as the Barbican Arts Centre,Cadogan Hall, opera houses: the Royal Opera House and the Coliseum Theatre.

Airlines flying to London

British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa and American Airlines offer cheap flights to London.

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

A valid passport is  required for U.S. citizens to enter The United Kingdom.  Visa is not required.