In today's express guide to London there won't be a word about football, pubs, beer and fish and chips. It will be about higher matters: theater, art, architecture, parks.

Join the tour of the most important sights and you will find out: where to try out the skills learned in the rhetoric classes, which theater to go to in the evening, and where to listen to free art lectures. So, a must-visit in London:

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A traditional London park with an area of ​​142 hectares, which is visited by billions of tourists every year. Hyde Park is divided into two parts by Serpentine Lake and is adjacent to Kensington Gardens.

You can rent a catamaran on the lake, and the Serpentine Gallery hosts exhibitions of contemporary art. Hyde Park also hosts several musical events during the summer.

But Special attention turn to Speakers' Corner in the northeast part of the park, an open-air public speaking space where debate and discussion on any topic is allowed.

So if you want to practice your oratory, come to Hyde Park, an audience is guaranteed.

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A few minutes by train from the center of London and you are in the Royal botanical garden.

Kew Gardens has the largest and most diverse botanical collection in the world. More than 30,000 plants are conserved here in the Seed Bank. On one of the excursions you will learn about the development of botany, horticulture and conservation wildlife.

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Regent's Park in northwest central London was designed in 1811 and covers an area of ​​166 hectares. The pearl of the park is the rose garden, where more than 400 varieties of roses grow.

Walking here on a good day, you will meet Londoners walking their pets, cricket and football players and, of course, the true inhabitants of the park - squirrels.

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In that largest park London (1,000 hectares, no less), you can still see roaming deer. With its hills, ponds, forests and gardens, Richmond Park is considered the city's most beautiful park.

Richmond Park is open year round and closes at sunset. You can get here by train, Richmond Station stop.

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Tower of London served as the stage for many dramatic events in the history of the country, including the execution of three queens and the imprisonment of Elizabeth I. It is the royal palace and fortress, prison, arsenal, mint, menagerie and treasury of the British crown for the past 900 years.

The Tower of London is the largest tourist attraction in the world with over 2.5 million visitors a year. 150 people, most of them bifeaters (palace guards) and members of their families, still live within its walls.

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The Victoria and Albert Museum of Arts and Crafts on Cromwell Road contains over 3,000 years of heritage from many of the world's richest cultures, including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewelry, metalwork, photographs, sculptures, fabrics and paintings. The museum is so capacious that get ready to spend more than one hour examining all the items.

Must-sees are the stunning British Galleries of the 1500-1900 period, where a selection of famous pieces from the V&A Museum's collections provide an insight into the 400-year history of British applied arts and design. You can also see the national collection of photographs kept in the museum. There are so many sources of inspiration in this museum that a visit to it can inspire creativity.

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The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street in the building of one of the British monuments of architecture in the antique style. The museum houses a collection of art and antiques reflecting two million years of human history. Here you can see the famous Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon.

By the 250th anniversary of the British Museum, the reconstruction and redevelopment of the internal museum space was completed. One such project is Sir Norman Foster's Great Court, which is the largest covered square in London. The 2-acre Grand Courtyard houses the domed Reading Room, the Museum Library, as well as shops, cafes, and a restaurant.

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The younger sister of Tate Britain is located in a former power plant on the south bank of the Thames.

AT Tate Modern houses collections of contemporary art of the 20th century. There is also a restaurant offering a contemporary British menu and great views.

There is no time for rest in London: you need to walk along Trafalgar Square, appreciate the beauty of the lacy vaults in Westminster Abbey during the tour and find the house number 10 Downing Street, where the British Prime Minister lives. And also visit Buckingham Palace and admire the view of the city from the London Eye.

business spirit of the city

To feel the business spirit of the city, go to the City area: financial life is in full swing here, Tower 42, The Gherkin and other skyscrapers rise. Don't forget to take a break for the traditional Five O'Clock Tee and drink black tea with milk.

Where to relax

Take a breather in Hyde Park - you can rent a bike, lie on the grass or feed the tame squirrels. If you are traveling with children, take them to King's Cross Station on platform 9 ¾ of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Non-touristic London

Do you want to feel like a local? Instead of dining at a restaurant, go to Borough Market for excellent curry, paella and English wine. To take a break from excursions and tourists, take a walk along the Regents Canal - it is called Little Venice.

Music and Markets

You can listen to high-quality live music from jazz to hard rock in the Camden area - it is famous for its music clubs. For shopping and souvenirs, head to the street markets the way Londoners do, with vintage items sold at Camden Market and rare antiques at Portobello Market.

And 4 more things to do in London:

• - ride on a double-decker red bus,
• - look at the change of guards at Buckingham Palace,
• - stand on the zero meridian in Greenwich,
• - walk along the south bank of the Thames.

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Excursion "The Historic Heart of London"

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Perhaps this city is the most famous and popular among tourists city in the world. And this is not surprising, because everyone wants to see the capital great country, which is the birthplace of a huge number of talented, brilliant, great people. Perhaps no other country in the world can boast of such. Scientists, musicians, writers, artists, architects, actors. You can't list everyone. We think that you will also find your favorite Britons among famous personalities.

The first people appeared here about 30 thousand years ago. Historians believe that by the end of the prehistoric period, the main part of the population were people belonging to the culture of the Island Celts. These included the Britons and Gaelic Ireland. In 43 BC, the Roman conquest of Britain began. The Romans ruled for 400 years. After them, German Anglo-Saxon settlers came to these lands. The territories inhabited by the Anglo-Saxons united in the 10th century to form the Kingdom of England. And the Gaels united with the Picts and formed the Kingdom of Scotland. After this, the Wars of Scottish Independence began, which ended in the defeat of England. But for the kingdom, the battles did not end there. The next was the Hundred Years War with France. Many more centuries will pass, and only in the 19th century will the Kingdom of Great Britain appear and Northern Ireland which exists to this day.

Today our London guide will guide you through the historic heart of the city, which beats just as hard as it did hundreds of years ago. We will see all its main attractions, which are known throughout the world. As you listen to stories about these attractions, you will notice how they are related to each other. At the end of the tour, you will have a whole picture of intertwined stories. You will learn where the great kings of England used to live. You will also see the places where members of the royal family live today.

During our tour you will learn a lot of facts from both the history of the whole of Great Britain and individual famous personalities. As you pass each attraction, you will become more and more immersed in the history of England, recognizing it from different, but interconnected sides.

Audio guide and travel guide for London in Russian - useful tips

Public transport in London is world famous double-decker buses, the world's oldest metro and modern tram lines. You can also move around the city in the famous black cabs (taxi). Double-decker buses are business card cities. They are one of the fastest and convenient ways moving around the city. Tickets for them must be purchased in advance, because. there are no conductors on such buses, and drivers do not sell tickets.

The London Underground has 12 lines. On the subway map, the whole city is divided into zones (1 - center, 6th - outskirts. A, B, C, D - far zones). The cost of the trip depends on which zones you will pass. Therefore, tickets or smart cards must be presented both at the entrance and at the exit of the metro. The London Underground also includes light lines. railway DLR (Docklands Light Railway). You can see their lines on the subway map. The cost for them is the same as for the main trains. Their only difference from standard trains is that they are controlled by a computer, not a person.

London's modern tram lines were opened in 2000. So far, the tram network is much smaller than, say, the subway, but it is developing rapidly. You also need to buy tram tickets before the trip. To catch a black cab, just stretch out your hand. The fare is determined by the meter. This takes into account a lot of little things: landing, whether luggage is placed on the front seat or not, etc. It is customary to tip the driver. Usually it is 10% of the check.

London guide in Russian - attractions

Smart cards in London are called Oyster (Oyster). Paying them is much more profitable than cash. In addition, you can purchase a special type of travel card on them - TravelCard (travel card), i.e. travel card. How convenient they are - even if you make several trips, you will not be charged an amount that is more than the cost of such a pass. However, remember that you can only travel within the zones covered by your pass. Otherwise, you may be fined.

London - political, economic and Cultural Center United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the capital of England, the most Big City on the British Isles with a population of 8,538,689 (data for 2013). The name of the city comes from the Latin word "Londinium". What, in turn, meant this word, scientists have not been able to establish reliably. There are many versions, among the most popular being the origin from the Latin Lond (wild (forest) place) or from the Celtic Llyn (lake) and Dun (fortification). In favor of the latter is the fact that in the Celtic period the city was called Llyndid.

Despite the fact that London is almost 2000 years old, little evidence of its venerable age has been preserved in the architecture of the city: there are practically no ancient ruins, medieval streets and magnificent Renaissance palaces. There are few buildings in it that are over 400 years old. And yet history, the pulse of the centuries and the national character are felt in the face of London, like in no other metropolis in the world, making British capital the desired goal of absolutely all travelers.

Founded: 43 year
Square: 1706.8 km 2
Population: 8 538 689 people (2013)
Currency: GBP
Language: English
Off.site: https://www.london.gov.uk

Current time in London:
(UTC 0)

Further, our London guide will tell you how to get to the city, what to see, where to eat, sleep and many other interesting and useful things for travelers. By the way, do not forget about the time in London - GMT in winter and plus one - in summer. That is, the time in London in relation to Moscow: +2 hours in summer and +3 hours in winter.

How to get there

Airplane

Airplane is the most convenient and logical way to get to the capital of Great Britain. Non-stop flights from Moscow to London are operated by British Airways, Transaero, Aeroflot and low-cost airline EasyJet. British Airways also flies from St. Petersburg.

In addition to the obvious option to get to London from various Russian cities with a connection in Moscow, there are other ways: how to Russian capital, and from the regions various European airlines fly to the British capital with a connection at their home airports. Below we list these airlines (cities of connections are indicated in brackets).

• Czech Airlines (Prague): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Perm, Samara, Ufa.
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt am Main): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara. You can also fly from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a connection in Munich.
• Austrian Airlines(Vienna): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar.
• Finnair (Helsinki): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg.
• Air France (Paris): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• KLM (Amsterdam): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Brussels Airlines (Brussels): Moscow.
• Air Malta (La Valletta): Moscow.
• Norwegian Airlines (Oslo): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• SAS (Stockholm and Copenhagen): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Swiss (Zurich): Moscow, St. Petersburg. From Moscow it is also possible to connect in Geneva.
• Air Baltic (Riga): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad.
• Estonian Air (Tallinn): Moscow, St. Petersburg.
• Turkish Airlines (Istanbul): Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Rostov, Ufa, Sochi, Novosibirsk

In addition, residents of Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can use Asiana flights with a connection in Seoul. Residents of Vladivostok and Irkutsk can also fly to London via Seoul, but with another Korean airline - Korean Air.

Ferry

Ferries depart from France (Calais, Dieppe, Le Havre) and go to the English ports of Dover, Folkestone, Portsmouth, Newhaven. Ferries run in both directions approximately every hour, being on the road from one and a half hours or more.

Ferries that carry passengers, motorists along with cars, buses and carriages of trains with passengers across the English Channel are operated by both English and French companies, including:

You can find the best option for a ferry crossing and book it online at Ferrycrossings-uk.co.uk, which contains more than 36 ferry routes "to" and "from" the UK, including very budget options.

Automobile

By car from Moscow to London, you can travel almost 3,000 km. The shortest way lies through Belarus, Poland, Germany, Holland, Belgium and France. From where you can get to England by crossing the English Channel by ferry or by Eurotunnel Shuttle.

Drivers traveling to England by car must have an international driver's license and insurance ("green card"). You will also need an international driving license to rent a car in England. The route for European highways can be calculated on the Viamichelin.com website.

Bus

A bus to London is cheaper than, say, a train; a ticket from Moscow to London is comparable in price to an air ticket. The bus (with a transfer in Berlin) departs three times a week from the Main Bus Station in Moscow. Flights are operated by Staryi Svet-Europe, the Russian agent of the Eurolines European transport network. Travel time is about 4 days.

A train

Getting from Russia to the UK by train will be much more expensive than flying by plane. Leaving, for example, from Moscow, you will have to spend at least 40 hours on the road, and make several transfers (for example, in Warsaw, Berlin and Brussels).
However, use by rail worth it if you are heading to London from any European city.

From almost any city in Germany, you can buy a train ticket to London, and there are very different fares for the price - from tickets worth 200-300 euros to economy fares (for example, the London-Spezial fare) from 49 euros one way. Such a ticket can be bought at least 3 days before the trip, but it is better to take care of it in advance, as the number of seats at a low price is limited. In addition, the return and exchange of the ticket is prohibited. Such a trip involves a transfer in Brussels from the German ICE high-speed train to the Eurostar express train. Fares can be found at Bahn.de. On the same site, it is most convenient to calculate any railway routes in Europe.

All trains from Europe cross the English Channel in two ways: either via the Eurotunnel (Eurostar trains) or by ferry.

Eurostar

From Paris and Lille in France and Brussels in Belgium, London can be reached by the Eurostar train crossing the English Channel via the Eurotunnel. Travel time, for example, from Paris is 2 hours 15 minutes, and from Brussels - 1 hour 51 minutes. In the tunnel itself, the train is from 20 to 35 minutes.

Eurotunnel shuttle

Motorists and bus passengers can enter London through the Eurotunnel under the English Channel with another view passenger trains- shuttle Eurotunnel Shuttle, carrying buses, cars and vans between Sangatt and Folkestone. Thanks to a special loading system, the process of entering a car into a car takes no more than eight minutes, while passengers remain inside the vehicles.

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London Last update date: 2019-09-25 London is the cultural, political and economic center of Great Britain, famous for its amazing museums, galleries, royal palaces, shopping, theatrical performances and upscale restaurants.

Are you going to London? Start planning your trip now, including hotel reservations and creating the perfect itinerary. Whether you want to stay in a five-star luxury hotel, take your time drinking champagne on the London Eye, or find a cheap hostel and walk around one of London's beautiful Royal Parks, you will find an option to suit your interests and budget.

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Where to visit and what to do

There is so much to see and do in London, from famous sights like the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Tate Gallery, to amazing shopping, expansive parks and much, much more. Check out tips and tricks on the must-sees in London. Many of the attractions on this list are completely free to visit (by the way, here's another good reason to fall in love with London).

As one of the largest and most beautiful museums in the world, the British Museum has perhaps the most valuable collection of historical artefacts in existence today. Among the many exhibits are the Rosetta Stone, Assyrian treasures and Egyptian mummies, as well as the stunning, bright "Great Courtyard". A new restaurant has recently been opened in the Great Courtyard; the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea under a majestic rooftop. The museum also offers free tours and guided tours.

The National Gallery houses hundreds of the most famous, beautiful and controversial paintings in the world. Discover wonderful paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Monet and Van Gogh.

AT London museum Madame Tussauds, an exhibition of over 300 wax figures, Marvel Super Heroes 4D, a London taxi ride and much more awaits you. Incredibly believable wax figures Famous (and infamous) people from the past and present are considered a major part of the museum, from Johnny Depp and One Direction to The Queen and Muhammad Ali.

The Tower of London is one of the most famous fortresses in the world. In addition, this place holds terrible secrets, strange stories and historical relics. Here you can admire the priceless crown jewels, visit the medieval palace, the infamous Bloody Tower, and take a tour with a yeoman who will tell you about the many executions carried out here.

The Natural History Museum has hundreds of stunning natural exhibits located in one of the world's most beautiful buildings London. Highlights include the popular Dinosaur Gallery, the Blue Whale Model, the Cocoon Research Centre, and special events and debates at the state-of-the-art Attenborough Studios at the Darwin Center, where you may have the chance to meet renowned scientists.

Built in the 17th century, St Paul's Cathedral on Ludgate Hill in the City of London is one of the city's most famous buildings. It was built by the famous Sir Christopher Wren and until 1962 retained the status of the most high building in London. You can take advantage of the touch-screen multimedia guide or join a guided tour to see the cathedral's illustrious decorations or, if you have the guts, climb the Whispering Gallery (to sample the acoustics) and even higher to the golden Gallery at the top of the dome, where you will be rewarded stunning views of London. You can also go down to the crypt, where the remains of heroes such as Admiral Nelson are located.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the original theater open sky on the banks of the Thames, where the playwright William Shakespeare first staged many of his famous plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The modern Globe, located just a few hundred yards from its original location, is a stage for classic and contemporary interpretations of Shakespeare's works, as well as brand new plays. Only 5 lbs. Art. for a standing ticket - it simply does not happen cheaper! Audio guides are available at the exhibition in English, French, German, Italian and Japanese. In addition, there are guided tours every 30 minutes.

The London Aquarium, located next to the London Eye on south coast, has one of the largest collections of inhabitants of the oceans in Europe. Here, in the volume of two million liters of water, more than 500 species and 14 eco-zones are represented. Among others, exhibited famous species marine life including seahorses, octopuses, tiger sharks and clownfish. In addition, the aquarium is an interactive exhibition where you can feed stingrays, watch sharks being fed, see diver performances and walk "under water" in a special glass tunnel.

Amusement park LEGOLAND at Windsor is located on the edge of London and covers 150 acres of parkland. It offers more than 55 attractions, shows and clubs aimed at children up to 12 years old. This theme park is beautiful place for a family day out, but fun-loving people who want to try everything (which will take several days) can stay at Hotel Resort Hotel with themed rooms. In the park, among other things, you can board a Lego submarine, see a classic view of London in miniature, test your skills in a driving school, and get soaked through on water rides.

Hampton Court was a favorite royal residence King Henry VIII, beautiful landscapes hold many horror stories. Discover the medieval Great Hall, where William Shakespeare's own company once performed, as well as huge Tudor kitchens and a haunted gallery. The palace complex has something to see in the open air: an intricate labyrinth, beautiful gardens and big park. Other activities include daily costume tours and talks, as well as an annual flower show.

The National Portrait Gallery, located in central London, features over 195,000 portraits of famous men and women who have played an important role in British history from the 16th century to the present day. Eminent artists such as Holbein, David Hockney, Cecil Beaton and Lucian Freud have been posed for by kings, queens, movie stars, politicians, musicians and more. It is worth paying close attention to the calendar of temporary exhibitions of the gallery, especially the BP Portrait Awards.

Take a dip in Magic world Harry Potter and visit the film sets where this movie was filmed with Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter. As part of the tour, you will be able to wander around Dumbledore's office, enter the Great Hall, stroll down Diagon Alley, see the techniques that helped Harry Potter soar, and learn how animated special effects are created. An obligatory point of the excursion program for fans of the most popular wizard in the world.