London

The Melting Pot
by Stanley

London is probably one of the only cities in the world is truly cosmopolitan. United Kingdom's capital city is becoming multidimensional as a consequence of its history became a colonizer. If any term melting pot was the city of London may be eligible bearing the title of this than Paris or New York. As the capital of Commonwealth countries in London for hundreds of years has served as home to migrants from the former colonies. Greater London with a population of 7.2 million, although dominated by the whites and the Anglo-Saxons have several boroughs (areas) to be typical for certain ethnic areas. Aldgate area identical to the citizens of Indian descent and Bangladesh, the region Leicester Soho Square, dominated by ethnic Chinese, while Camden known as the little Greek.

aldgate area

leicester square london

camden town

The first reason why London became a friendly city for tourists is the area of ​​Westminster, Royal Borough gathering place for various London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace (the official residence of the British royal family), St James Park (the official residence of Prince Charles), Parliament House, Big Ben, and do not miss Trafalgar Square (plaza beautifully decorated with a Nelson Column and fountain where the celebration of Christmas and new year was celebrated, as well as a place to hold various demonstrations by the people of Great Britain). If you look at The Royal Standard (flag of the British Empire) flying, mark Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. One event of interest here is Changing Guard. Buckingham Palace opened to the public in the summer until mid-September each year.

the area of ​​Westminster

 Buckingham Palace

Parliament House

Big Ben

Trafalgar Square

british royal guard

The second reason for London as a friendly city for tourists is the London Pass, a card that serves as a ticket for admission to many attractions and museums without having to pay again. There are several variants of cards depending on how many days will be used, for example, 44, 10 pund for a two-day travel package options (including tube, bus and train). Tourists just need to come to a British visitor Center in St.Regent to access the card. London has a variety of means of transport which is identical to the iconic city, like a subway (underground) which is often called the Tube, London Cabs are unique, and do not miss the story or double decker bus. There is also The Big Bus, a special bus tour that provides two packages: 24h and 48h. bus in London is very exciting because all the track touches the corners of the city. Detailed information is also included directly in any bus stop, also information how many more minutes of time that you wait for the bus will arrive.

Big Ben at sunset

Flea Market at Portobello, Notting Hill

Atmosphere Piccadility Street

The next reason is the role of London as a world cultural center. The city has a variety of world-class museums like the museum Birtish near Tottenham Court Road, Natural History Museum, the V & A Museum in South Kensington, the Tate Modern on the South London and the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Interestingly, the majority of museums in London, you can enter for free! The city also has many icons of modern culture, one of which is the London Eye. As one of the iconic building, the London Eye is always crowded every Sunday afternoon. With tickets costing 15.50 pounds, we can Mauk into a jumbo-sized capsule which can accommodate 20 people and turning to see the beauty of the city of London about 30 minutes. If you want to pose do not hesitate to ask other passengers to get the picture. European tourists on average very friendly.

british museum

Natural History Museum

the V & A Museum

the Tate Modern on the South London

the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square

the London Eye.

London is also rich with parks and gardens. Hyde Park and Green Park is the Queen of England's Royal Park is located right in the middle of London. there are Regents Park and Primrose Hill, where we can see directly city London sights from the top of the hill. then, where else can we find peacocks walking freely than in Holland Park?

Hyde Park

Green Park 

 

Regents Park

Primrose Hill

Holland Park

Camden Market

Royal Wedding Postcards

For those of you fond of shopping, Oxford St. and Regent St.. as a place in a row outlets that intersect with the Bond St. and Picadily Circus, London landmark with the legendary billboard is the main destination. Perhaps this area can be equated with Times Square in New York or Red Square in Moscow.

Oxford St.

Regent St.

Eastern fence Picadily be found Circus Leicester Square (known as Chinatown), the premiere place to hold the event and the BAFTA film awards in the Odeon Leicester Square.

Circus Leicester Square 

Further east again there is Convent Garden Area where all the stores lined up, ranging from gourmet coffee to stores designer Paul Smith is famous for designing uniforms for the England football team's World Cup. Convent Garden became a crowded place, especially at the end of the week, also home to the Royal Opera House, one of the world's best theaters featuring opera classics such as Nutcracker.

Convent Garden Area

Like New York's famous Broadway, London is also famous for its West End theater. The majority of theaters have discount for students and gifted discounts for seats remaining. Recommended course shows Phantom of The Opera, Billy Elliot is also Lion King.

TKTS kios in Leicester is a favorite place for tourists in this place every day starting at 10 am they will sell tickets for almost every theater in London at discounted prices from 30% to 70%.