London

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. With an estimated 8,908,081 inhabitants as of 2020, it is also one of the most populous cities in Europe. The Greater London Urban Area has a population estimated at 14 million people. In addition to being a major cultural hub for music, art, theatre and fashion – making it one of world’s leading global cities – London is renowned for its many historic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace (the official residence of British royalty), Westminster Abbey (site of coronations) and Tower Bridge.

The City of London was founded by Romans around 43 AD on the banks River Thames with Londinium becoming its first name before changing to ‘London’. It became an important trading center due to its strategic position between Britain’s southern coastlines along with Continental Europe . During Medieval times , William I built his castle at what today would be known as The Tower Of London which still stands tall even after 900 years . By 1750 , almost two million people were living in this already bustling metropolis . Large parts destroyed during Great Fire 1666 but rebuilt shortly afterwards by Architect Sir Christopher Wren who designed several churches including St Paul’s Cathedral that remains standing till this day.

By 19th century – thanks largely due expansion railways- industrial revolution had transformed into world leading economic power while continuing grow culturally diverse cosmopolitan hotspot we know now having hosted 3 summer Olympic Games 1912 1948 2012 respectively; hosting Commonwealth games 2002 ; attracting tourists from all over globe every year visit iconic tourist attractions like Big Ben Houses Parliament Hyde Park Trafalgar Square Piccadilly Circus etcetera well providing home some best universities UK such Imperial College University College King’s college among others!

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