Attributes that Distinguish London

London is a unique city as nowhere else in the world can you find so much to see and do, which is why nearly 14 million foreign tourists come to the city every year, giving it the distinction of being the most visited city in the world. With 200 museums, 123 historical monuments, 108 music halls, more than 30 historical gardens, 6 racecourses, 2,000 tennis courts, 7 ice rinks and 95 golf courses, the city has something to offer to each of its visitors and as such a few days’ stay is hardly sufficient to even scrape the surface of its attractions. Whereas everything here has a distinct British flair dominated to some extent by the remnant aura of the British Empire, the city is also multi-cultural and cosmopolitan having been inundated with immigrants from different parts of the world and creating their own distinct pockets and exhibiting their culture and traditions.

The specialities of London are too many but it is interesting to note that three of the top ten museums and galleries in the world are located in London There are 857 art galleries and more than 17,000 music performances take place a year across more than 300 venues including The O2 arena which has been adjudged the most popular music venue of the world for the last five years running. Moreover, about 250 festivals are organised in the capital every year including London’s largest free festival – The Mayor’s Thames Festival and Europe’s biggest street festival- The Notting Hill Carnival which attracts nearly one million people. The city is also famous for its peculiar and extraordinary displays as can be found at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, London Dungeon and Dr. Who Experience.

The residents of London have a fascination for the Double Decker Bus and Black Taxi rides, unlike in other cities of the world. Moreover, its hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses are also very popular with tourists. Another peculiarity of the city is that it is the only city in the world where you can get free entry to most famous museums and art galleries such as British Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery and Tate Museum. Moreover, just a few steps away from Buckingham Palace where the Queen stays, you can witness true freedom of speech without fear of any repercussions in the Speakers’ Corner of the Hyde Park. You can say what you want and the police will not act unless someone complains of profanity.

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London is home to many celebrities who can be seen shopping for bargain clothing and if you don’t believe it you can go to Primark or Topshop flagship store at Oxford Circus that offer cheap clothes. You will find even the rich and famous of the city moving around these stores looking for their favourite clothes. Young customers, who seek designer inspired clothes that have appeared at the city’s famous catwalks just a few weeks ago, can also be found here. The other speciality of the city is its Afternoon Tea sessions where you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous people enjoying a cup of tea with scones and pastries. Although there are plenty of luxury hotels offering such a facility, the Montcalm hotels are famous for their high quality and posh environment.

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London is also famous for its dinner and show packages that offer great discounts on a mix of excellent theatrical performances and gourmet experience. These packages are available at the best bargain prices that could be even less than half of the prices charged in other cities. The other salient feature of the city is that it offers excellent city walks that not only provide essential physical exercise but also a deep insight into the culture of the local people. Some of these famous walks include Jack the Ripper Walk. These walks also indicate that London likes to do things differently. There are many other special features of London including the fact that it has a rich and varied history along with lots of culture that has been diluted with influences from people of different countries who have settled down here. The city is always alive to festivities, cultural events, exhibitions, conferences and various other events so that people with varied interests and hobbies can remain entertained.

London is also well-known throughout the world for its sports scene as there is plenty of action in different types of sports such as tennis, football, rugby, boxing, athletics or any other sport. It hosted the 2012 Olympics that was a big success. Moreover, the city is also home to some exotic nightlife activities and people get plenty of entertainment opportunities such as the theatres in the West End, the plethora of music venues, the famous nightclubs, the street performers in Covent Garden, and the street art in Shoreditch. The list of entertainment opportunities is endless.

In the business and commercial field, London has the distinction of being the business capital of Europe and to a great extent of the world as many international businesses are based here. The business activities in the city are multifarious including finance, travel, music, film, publishing, digital media and industries.