Interesting Facts About London
03 Jun, 2024
Level: Intermediate
Total vocabularies: 124
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Topic: Places
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London is a city full of history , culture , and surprises!
Did you know that London is over 2,000 years old?
A Roman soldier standing next to a sign that says 'Welcome to Londinium'
The Romans founded London and called it Londinium.
Today, London is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the most visited cities in the world.
One of the most famous landmarks in London is the Tower of London.
A sparkling crown filled with jewels inside the Tower of London
The Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, which include some of the most precious gems in the world.
London is also famous for its double-decker buses.
You can take a ride on these buses and see all the major sights.
A classic red telephone box on a London street corner
Another iconic symbol of London is the red telephone box.
These telephone boxes are not used much anymore, but they are still popular with tourists.
London has more than 170 museums !
Exterior of the British Museum with people walking in and out
The British Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in the world.
Entrance to most museums in London is free.
London is also known for its beautiful parks .
People enjoying a boat ride on the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in the city and a great place to relax.
Another must-see place is the London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames.
The London Eye gives you a fantastic view of the city from above.
A Tube train entering a busy underground station with the iconic roundel logo
London's underground railway system is called the Tube .
The Tube is one of the oldest and longest underground railways in the world.
With so many things to see and do, London is truly an exciting city to explore !