London
Landmarks
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London within the City of Westminster on the north bank of the River Thames. Westminster's concentration of visitor attractions and historic landmarks, one of the highest in London.
Buckingham Palace
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| · Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing. London Eye |
The London Eye is a Ferris wheel 135 meters high located on the south bank of the Thames, just opposite the Big Ben and the British Parliament building. One of the most visited attractions in London, annually receives about 3.5 million visitors. No wonder, it is 360-degree panoramic view of the city and its surroundings, becoming possible to see up to 40 km away on a clear day!
Oxford Street
· Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West End of London. It is Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and as of 2012 had approximately 300 shops!
Abbey Road
· Abbey Road is a thoroughfare in the borough of Camden and the City of Westminster in London, running roughly northwest to southeast through St. John's Wood, near Lord's Cricket Ground. It is part of the B507 road. This road is best known for the Abbey Road Studios and the 1969 album, Abbey Road, by The Beatles.
King's Cross
· King's Cross railway station is a major London railway terminus which opened in 1852 on the northern edge of central London. King's Cross features in the Harry Potter books, by J. K. Rowling, as the starting point of the Hogwarts Express to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The train uses a secret platform 9¾accessed through the brick wall barrier between platforms 9 and 10.
Hyde Park
· Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in London, and one of the Royal Parks of London. The Park is the largest of four parks which form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
British Museum
· The British Museum is a museum dedicated to human history, art, and culture, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection, numbering some 8 million works, is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
Camden Town
· Camden Town is a district of north-central London, capital of England and belongs to the borough of Camden. Its industrial heritage has given way to the retail and entertainment, counting today with a number of internationally renowned markets and music venues that are strongly associated with alternative culture.
Royal Observatory
· The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known as the location of the prime meridian.
Hotels
If you want to stay in a luxury hotel and very well located, near to the Royal Green Park you can choose The Ritz London hotel puts you even closer to the iconic London attractions, famous museums, galleries, theaters and operas capital are all easily accessible by taxi, public transport or on foot. Hotel Address The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR
But, if you want and prefer a cheaper hotel you can stay at the Best Western The Delmere, hotel is situated in the heart of London. A 5 minute stroll from Paddington Station and the Heathrow Express, with an airport journey time of only 15 minutes. Hotel Address, 130 Sussex Gardens, London, W2 1UB.
Good, if you prefer don't pay much in hotels you can stay in the hostel, the prices are lower and if you don't mind in share room with other people, which in the end is good, because you can make friendship with people from other cultures. The Generator Hostel London is a good choice, it is located in the area of Russell Square in the heart of the West End. Hostel address, Off 37 Tavistock Place, WC1
London has a big list of hotels and hostel for you to choose your preferred.
Restaurants
The Swan is a traditional pub located in Bayswater London. The famous fish and chips and Chicken Kiev, are some of the delicious dishes featured on the menu. 66 Bayswater Rd, Londres - W2 3PH
Shake Shack located in the historic Market Building near the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden, the menu showcases all the Shack classics, as well as a selection of location-specific menu items made with locally sourced ingredients. london, England WC2E 8RD
But if you want something traditional from another country, in the case of Brazil you can go to Made in Brazil. 12 Inverness Street Camden Town London, NW1 7HJ.
Transportation
- Underground!
The world’s first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway, which opned in 1863, is now part of the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines; the first line to operante underground electric traction trainee, the City & South London Railway in 1890, is now part of the Northern line (Near there Camden Town, the must excentric neighborhood of London, where Amy Winehouse lived.)
- Bus!
The must famous bus IN THE WHOLE WORLD. It is Red, there is 2 floors and is pontual. Of course my horse, we are talking about London’s bus. Never get up before the bus is complite stop, because of do you do this, the bus driver will hate you! And, in UK, there isen’t preferencial sits, but you need to get up to oldest people in the sameway, because god sees you.
London Curiosities
London is situated in southeastern England, lying astrid the River Tames some 50 miles (80 Km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.
· Soverein state: United Kingdom
· Country : England
· Region: Greater London
· Settled by Romans c.43 AD as Londinium
· England form of Government: Royalty and Democracy
· Currency: pound Sterling £ = 100 p (pence) 1 £ = 5,15 R$ reais (April 25th 2016)
· Population: 8,500 000 (2015)
· Gross national product (GNP) U$ 710 Billions
· Average temperature: 12°C
· Landmarks: Westminster, Buckinghan Palace, London Eye, Oxford Street, Abbey Road, Kings Cross, Hyde Park, British Museam, Camden Town and Royal Observatory.
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