London is famous as the capital city of the United Kingdom with a population of around 7 million people. Some of the most important historical places to visit include the Tower of London, a former prison and now museum that houses the Crown Jewels, and Tower Bridge. Other top attractions are Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column and feeding the pigeons, Westminster Abbey where coronations are held, and the British Museum which contains masterpieces but gets very crowded. The document provides additional suggestions of places to explore like Hyde Park, the Harry Potter Studio, and the London Eye ferris wheel, and notes that one might even find love during a visit to the diverse city.