London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and home to over 7.6 million people. Situated in the south-east of the country, it’s one of the UK’s most popular destinations for tourists and business people.

London was founded by the Romans and was known originally as Londinium. Today it is the political and economic centre of England, and it’s where you’ll find the Houses of Parliament and the Queen’s main city residence, Buckingham Palace. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, London is divided into 32 boroughs, which include the City of London, the City of Westminster, Camden, Greenwich, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

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Attractions
When booking your flights to London and planning your itinerary, you may want to consider visiting some of the following attractions.



Buckingham Palace
London is well-known for its historic buildings, one of the most famous of which is Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official city residence, which is located in the City of Westminster. You can visit the Queen’s Gallery, which holds art exhibitions throughout the year, and during the summer, you can see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, visit the Royal Mews and take a tour of the State Rooms. Other historic London attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

Natural History Museum
London is also home to a wide range of museums and art galleries, such as the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern. A number of London’s lesser known, but equally fascinating museums, including the Charles Dickens Museum and the Foundling Museum, are located within an area known as Museum Mile. Walk this route from the Euston Road to the River Thames and explore the Royal Opera House or visit the British Library, which houses more than 14 million books as well as other documents, including the Magna Carta.

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