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London
Capital of the British Empire; one of the world's great global cities
๐ฌ๐ง England River Thames 43
๐๏ธ Why It Matters
1
British Museum: 8 million objects spanning 2 million years of human history
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Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park
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Global financial hub; over 300 languages spoken โ one of the most diverse cities on Earth
Founded by Romans as "Londinium" in 43 AD; survived the Great Fire of 1666
Quick Facts
Category
๐๏ธ Iconic Cities
Country
๐ฌ๐ง England
Location
River Thames
Key Year
43
About
Capital of the British Empire; one of the world's great global cities