London is a very old city. It is about two thousand years old.Today London is one of the biggest cities in the world. Its population is about 8 million people. It's not only a capital of Great Britain, but also a large business and commercial centre. London stands on the Thames.As an ancient city London has a great number of places of historic interest. They attract tourists from the whole world.London is traditionally divided into four main parts. They are Westminster, the City, the West End and the East End.Westminster is the historical area in London. Famous monuments and buildings are there. One of the most beautiful places is Westminster Abbey.Many greatest poets and writers are buried there. Chauser, Dickens, Kipling are among them. Newton and Darwin are buried there too.Another place which is worth seeing in London is the Tower. In different times this castle was a fortress, a royal palace, a prison. Now it is a museum.London is rich in famous palaces. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen. Westminster Palace is the seat of the British Parliament.The greatest of English churches is St. Paul's Cathedral. It was built by a famous English architect, Sir Christopher Wren.Trafalgar Square is considered to be the very centre of London. In the middle of it stands the monument to admiral Nelson.London is famous for its streets and squares as well. Fleet Street is known for the newspaper offices situated there. Regent Street is famous for the richest shops and supermarkets.Speaking about London, it is impossible to say nothing about its museums. The British Museum displays works of art from ancient Asia, Egypt, Rome and Greece side by side with those of Great Britain and other countries.
