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There are many different places to visit throughout the world; however, London is one of the most visited places in the world. Many people put London on a list of places they want to visit and many say that it lives up to being one of the most historical places in the world. London is the Capital of England. It is the most known city in England and it’s the most visited city in the country. London is known for many things, but it's mainly known for its wonderful cuisine, its tremendous history, and its captivating arts. England is known for its bland cuisine. (Catterall 3) Bland meaning that it lacks flavor. It is also named the capital of food. Over the years, London has changed its cuisine and has made their food less bland by adding …show more content…

As many people know London does not have the same currency as the United States. In London the currency they use is pounds.They also use shillings and pence. On their money they have faces of important people in their culture like we do on our money. Some people that are on the money in London are Charles Dickens, All of London’s wonderful sights have a history that not a lot of people know about. In 1999 a New Thames bridge was built. The bridge featured sculptures, an aluminum deck and stainless-steel balustrades. (The Annals of London 392) Almost 15 million tourists visit London each year from overseas. (Mitchell 1) The London Eye is the largest, and arguably the most famous, observation wheel in the world. (Akwagyiram 1) Many people believe that the London Eye is Ferris Wheel, but it in fact is and observation wheel. The London Eye gets more visitors per year than the Taj Mahal. The London Eye is at 135 metres, and is 30 meters higher than the wheel at Yokohama Bay in Japan, which had been the tallest. The landmark can around 15,000 visitors a day. (Akwagyiram 1) The London Eye is lit up different colors for special occasions. Over the recent terrorist attacks that happened in London the London Eye was lit up the colors of the French flag. A ride on the London Eye takes about 30 minutes. The Tower of London is another historically important landmark in London. The Tower of London is the oldest palace, fortress, and prison in Europe. History has it that King Edward of England backed down on his promise to give throne to William and ended up giving the throne to Harold Godwinson. (McGillick 1) The Tower of London has been expanded by many different kings and queens. When the Romans invaded Britain in AD 43, they moved north from the Kentish Coast and traversed the Thames in the London region, clashing with the local tribesmen just to the north. (Ford 1) The Romans were

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