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London is the capital of Britain
and is the principal residence of the British monarchy. Its busy
streets and waterways with their historical buildings, monuments,
and bridges offer the visitor a magnificent overview of British
history and heritage. Innumerable outstanding museums and galleries,
royal palaces, monuments, quaint squares and peaceful green parks,
excellent shops, and exciting nightlife are worth to see.
The main geographical feature of the city is the River Thames, which
meanders through central London, dividing it into northern and southern
halves. The central area and the most important sights, theatres
and restaurants are within the Underground's Circle Line on the
north bank of the river.
In this fascinating city old and new stand side
by side. The tall, red, double-decker buses still lumber from stop
to stop. And teatime is still a hallowed part of the day. On the
other hand there are the gleam of neon and ultra-modern art, fashion
and business projects. History, pageantry and tradition mix with
the modern, eccentric and avant garde, offering something for everyone.
Accommodation in London is in short supply in
July and August. There's the usual mix of hostels, university colleges,
B&Bs and luxury hotels. Earl's Court (South-East) is a major
centre for cheap hostels and hotels, but there are other good centres
in Bloomsbury (Central) and Notting Hill (West). Less-cheap alternatives
are Paddington (West), Bayswater (West) and Pimlico (South-West).
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