London is the capital of England located on the River Thames. Some of its most famous landmarks include Tower Bridge, Tower of London, London Eye, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Trafalgar Square is located in central London and features Nelson's Column at its center. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch. Other notable places include Hyde Park, St. James Palace, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, China Town, Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station, typical London pubs, and Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. London is also known for its football clubs like Chelsea, whose stadium is Stamford Bridge, and Arsenal, who play at Emirates Stadium.

1. London

2. London general viewLondon is the capital of England.

3. River ThamesRiver in southern England.

4. One of the most recognizable bridges in the world.

5. Victorian Gothic style

6. It has become a must see event for the visitors of London.

7. It’s starting a renovation project that should be completed in 2012. Tower Bridge

8. Tower of LondonHistoric fortress monument in central London, on the north bank of the River Thames.

9. The oldest building used by the British government.

10. It used to be a fortress, then a royal palace, and after that a prison.

11. Since 1303, it has been the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It turns slow enough for people to embark while it’s moving.

12. A complete turn takes about 30 minutes

13. There’s a beautiful view over London from there.

14. It’s located by the river Thames.

15. It’s 135 meters high. London Eye

16. Seat of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom —the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

17. It’s in the north bank of the River Thames, in the heart of the London, next to of the City of Westminster.Westminster Palace

18. Westminster AbbeyLarge, mainly Gothic church

19. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.

20. Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors

21. It has 700-year-old building. St. Paul cathedral An Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill,

22. The highest point in London.

23. The building dates from the 17th century and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

24. At 365 feet (111m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962.

25. An amazing view of London can be seen from the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

26. There are beautiful paintings and mosaics. Wellington Arch, Hyde ParkThis is a triumphal arch located to the south of Hyde Park in central London. It was planned in 1825 by George IV to commemorate Britain's victories in the Napoleonic Wars. Originally it was a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace. Inside the Arch, three floors of exhibits tell its fascinating history.

27. A square in central London.

28. A tourist attraction; and one of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world.

29. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are two fountains in each part of the square and four lions.

30. There’s also the National Gallery.Trafalgar Square