London is the capital of Great Britain. It's one of the largest cities in the world. It's population is more than 9 million people. London is situated on the river Thames.
It is an ancient city. It appeared at the place where the Roman invaders decided to build a bridge over yhe Thames. IT WAS FOUNDED more than two thousand years ago.
People say that London is the city of contrasts.Because there the past meets the present, the old meets the new.
There are four parts in London: West End, East End, the City and Westminster. West End is the richest part, East End is the part where working people live, the City is the financial centre.
Trafalgar Square is known as the centre of London.There is the Nelson Column in its centre. The Houses of Parliament are situated there too.Tourists come to see its beauty and have a look at the memorials to Milton, Burns, Shakespeare, Byron.
Every year many visitors come to London, because there are places worth seeing. Historic buildings, museums, parks, galleries, streets are really attractive.
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