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London is shopping, musicals and football. London is also Big Ben, St Paul’s and Buckingham Palace. It seems that London has used a secret formula to attract tourists through the years. With 14.1million visits a year, London is the second most visited city in the world. This multi-ethnic city changes constantly to keep up with the duty of holding this position on the tourist list. The city is actually preparing itself for the Summer Olympics of 2012, which includes the creation of new monuments for the visitors to discover. London is always “in,” and therefore also always the place to be.

The growing city of London is adapting to modern society. The city skyline has changed in the past few years with new monuments like the Gherkin and the County Hall. These new monuments have become well-known landmarks along with architectural structures such as the Admiralty Arch, The Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. Observe the city and the Thames from the world’s biggest observation wheel, the London Eye.

Stroll around famous Notting Hill and visit the well-known Portobello market. In the narrow streets and alleys of Soho, you (more...) find a multi-cultured mix of theatres, fashionable shops and stylish bars. Find your way to Oxford Street where you will discover brands such as H&M, Primark, and French Connection. This is also the address of the popular store Miss Selfridge, considered by some to be London’s best department store. Designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Donna Karan, Chanel or Versace can be found on the New Bond Street. Here are various antique stores and this is also were Sotheby’s auctions are held.

Mix the shopping and the museums with visits to see the green areas of London. Choose to see one of the eight Royal Parks and get a taste of London’s nature and wildlife. Richmond Park, Hyde Park, Bushy Park and Kensington Gardens are some of the most popular options. Richmond Park is the largest open space in London. Previously, it was the hunting park of King Charles I. Some of the animal species found here are deer, swans, and grebe.

Save time and money with the London Pass. It offers free entry to over 55 tourist attractions in London and allows you to skip the queue at some of the top attractions: Tower of London, London Zoo, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace. The card also offers a travel option which allowd you to use the buses and the London Underground.

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