A truly unique city that I can definitely recommend visiting.

With a population of over 8.5 million, London is the third most populous city in Europe. London is a top-ranking global city and a leading global financial centre.

London was founded by the Romans shortly after their invasion of Britain in 43 AD. By around 100 AD it had become the capital of Roman Britain. From the 11th–12th centuries it was the capital of England, from 1707 the capital of Great Britain, and from the 16th to 20th centuries the capital of the British Empire. From 1825 to 1925 London was the largest city in the world.

When talking about such a big city, it’s impossible not to mention transport: Public transport fares are tied to six tariff zones. Public transport in London is more expensive than the European average. A single Oyster Card ticket is valid for all types of public transport, except for water transport with restrictions.

There are two types of taxis in the city: the iconic black cabs, one of London’s symbols, which can be hailed on the street, and minicabs, which can only be ordered by prior arrangement.

Buses are operated by private operators. There are about 700 routes. One of the symbols of London is the red double-decker bus. In 2012, the famous Routemasters were replaced by new hybrid double-deckers that run on both electricity and diesel.

The London Underground, opened in 1863, is the oldest in the world. It consists of 11 lines with a total length of 402 km and 270 stations. It closes at night.

The Docklands Light Railway opened in 1987. It is located to the east of the city centre on both banks of the River Thames. It has 45 stations, the total length of tracks, laid on the ground and viaducts, is 34 km. The three-car trains run without drivers and are controlled by computer from a central control room.

There are 13 central stations around the city centre, most of which are termini: Waterloo, London Bridge, Victoria, Liverpool Street, Euston, Charing Cross, Paddington, St Pancras, Cannon Street, King's Cross, Fenchurch Street, Marylebone and Moorgate. The stations serve a variety of train routes, with St Pancras International serving the high-speed Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels.

The city’s diverse architecture is impressive, and the best way to experience it is simply to walk around and take it all in.

The famous bridge...

Oh, here's another interesting phenomenon, the tide on the Thames. The difference between the photos is several hours...

London Eye.

And finally, here are a few more photos of the city.