With fabulous galleries, fabulous history and wonderful sights, London is one of the much popular tourism destinations in the world.
London boasts a truly diverse population and over 300 languages are spoken within the city. According to 2006 statistics, it boasts a population of 7512400, which means it is the most populous municipality in the eu and the second most populous in Europe.
London have been picked as the hosts of the olympics in 2012.
London has a long & fascinating history, which began when the romans established the first major settlement there in AD 43 following the Roman conquest of the uk.
London was particularly prosperous in the eighteenth century & it became the biggest city in the world from 1831 to 1925. the growth of the city was helped by London’s first railways, which put countryside towns within easy reach of the city. The train network expanded very rapidly, which made London expand into its surrounding areas & come together with nearby settlements for instance Kensington.
Since then, London continues to thrive & it remains one of the biggest cities in the world.
Because it’s the capital of britain, London has the perfect museums in the country. One of the perfect is the Science Museum, which is in south kensington. The museum was formed in 1857 and boasts more than 300 000 exhibits, containing Puffing Billy and Stephenson’s Rocket.
The city boasts many of fantastic galleries too, containing the National Portrait gallery.
From kooky markets to designer outlets, London boasts some superb shopping opportunities.
Oxford street is widely regarded as the finest shopping street in the uk. The street has topshop’s renowned flagship shop, as well as a enormous Selfridges, which has been there since 1909. recently, a enormous Primark shop opened on the street & it has showed very popular with shoppers.
London boasts great art gallery, which we are sure that everyone will find fabulous. From great eateries, to exclusive night clubs and wine bars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in London.
One of the most renowned night clubs is the Embassy, which is a members club on Old Burlington st. The nightclub is quite costly, but it is full of celebrities and great for star spotting. as well as this, it serves great food by michelin star winner Garry Hollihead.
There’s 1000s of hotels, guesthouses and b and bs in London, so there is accommodation to suit any funds. From famous names including the Hilton, the Dorchester and the Marriot, to cheap hostels, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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London Has Magnificant and Well Maintained Art Galleries
December 12th, 2009Discovering the Art of London
November 20th, 2009London has long laid at the beating heart of Britain’s arts and culture scene and it’s here that you can discover the world’s best loved artists in some of the most iconic galleries. National treasures and modern accomplishments lie side-by-side in a vibrant and diverse array of gallery spaces dotted across the city.
London boasts a huge selection of art galleries, but many of the most popular are central and easy to get to, such as the striking Tate Modern. The Thames Bankside gallery is a shrine to modern art of the 20th century, hosting impressive contemporary exhibitions from Edward Hopper and Mark Rothko to Duchamp and Man Ray. Most permanent exhibits are free of charge so you can take in the remarkable interior architecture of the Bankside Power Station, which houses the Tate, and marvel at the iconic work of some of your favourite contemporary artists at your leisure.
London’s Victoria and Albert museum, or simply the V&A, can be found in South Kensington. Exhibitions at the V&A are also mostly free, and offer a wealth of opportunity to experience the regal splendour of royal artefacts, ceramics and medieval treasures. Besides objets d’art, visitors to the V&A can also wander around interactive costume exhibits, which are great fun for kids, as well as significant art collections from around the world.
More National treasures can be unearthed at Trafalgar Square’s National Gallery. This busy and popular Gallery boasts entire wings of period art and hosts treasures by famous names from Van Eyck to Vermeer, Caravaggio to Constable and Rembrandt to Renoir. You could wile away hours absorbing the sights of any number of seminal artistic movements, and with free entry you can do so any day of the week!
Taking art in London bang up-to-date is the eponymous Saatchi Gallery, which brims with exhibits by artists both up-and-coming and established media darlings. Proprietor Charles Saatchi recently moved the gallery to Chelsea and it’s now housed within the impressive Duke of York’s HQ. With particular prominence given to the Emin’s, Hirst’s and Chapmans of contemporary art, the Saatchi Gallery always offers vital insight into the goings on in the modern art world.
Art galleries in London vary between grand establishments and unique private galleries, many of which can be found in the city’s Piccadilly and Albemarle Streets. White Cube, The Portland Gallery and Marlborough Fine Art are all fine examples of private galleries and are well worth a look for a more intimate art experience.
Getting around London to experience it all is simple with its well-integrated transport system that combines underground and over ground network solutions, including tubes, buses and black cabs. London is abuzz with art galleries and you could find yourself lost for time to see everything, however, with so many London hotels centrally located, you could find a short break ideal for experiencing the art of London in your own time.
By: Paul McIndoe
