5 Things You Need To Know About London

1. London is one of Europe's largest cities London has a population of 7.5 million people and covers 600 square miles which makes it one of Europe's largest cities. 

2. For travelling the 'Tube' buy a 'travel card' or an 'Oyster Card' London's underground, better known as the 'Tube' transports over 1 billion people around the English capital every year. There are 12 lines in operation and because many of the city's top attractions have their own stops, you'll definitely use it at some stage.

3. Many of the world's most instantly recognizable landmarks are here Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and more landmarks can be found in London. A great way to see lots of them in a short space of time is by going on a walk up the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge. First you'll see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, then the London Eye, while further down the river you'll see St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin Building, Tate Modern, Tower of London and, of course, Tower Bridge .

4.The city's top museums and galleries are free

5. This is one of the best cities in the world for shopping Some of the best known streets for shopping in London are Carnaby Street, Regent Street and Oxford Street.