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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.

• The Tower of London was built in the 11th century as a fortress

• The London Bridge has been rebuilt several times

• Big Ben was originally the name of the great bell inside the clock tower

• The British Museum is one of the world's greatest museums

• London has the largest number of cycle lanes in Europe

• The city is home to over 300 languages

• The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe

• The Queen's Guard is famous for their red tunics

• The Paul's Cathedral crypt is said to contain the shrine of Saint Paul himself

• The London Underground is the oldest subway system in the world

• There are more museums in London than in any other city in the world

• The V&A Museum in London is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design