Abbreviation for London, United Kingdom

London

London has something to offer all tourists, perhaps with the exception of ski tourists. If you are interested in shopping, arts and culture, architecture, nightlife, food and drink, sports or big city life, then London is a city that really has something to offer.

London has a tourist season all year round, but is perhaps most enjoyable in the spring or fall.

London is a real world metropolis and one of the largest cities on the planet. And size is perhaps the only downside to the city. You don’t have a chance to catch all of London’s attractions in a matter of days, and you can easily feel a little lost. Furthermore, there are great distances from one attraction to another and a lot of time can easily get away by taxi or subway. On the other hand, this is a bit of the charm of London too.

One advantage of London is that most people are well acquainted with the language (English), recognizing themselves in the culture, while the price of food and drink is lower than in Norway. Furthermore, shopping in London is cheaper than at home.

You can visit London countless times and constantly discover new and unfamiliar pages of the city. London caters for families with children, traveling alone or a love-hungry couple. In short, London is one of the best in Europe.

Get to know London

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and is located on the River Thames (The Thames). London was founded by the Romans in the 10th century AD The city became the center of world trade in the 17th century. Next to New York, London is today the world’s leading metropolitan area of ​​commerce, finance and insurance.

London itself has approx. 7 million inhabitants. Greater London is surrounded by a green area “The Green Belt”, and outside is further urban development. In total, the London region has approx. 12 million inhabitants. You will find typical port areas in outer parts of the Thames. Many of these areas have been remodeled in recent years and developed into new, fashionable residential and business areas. London is huge and so we want to concentrate here on the key parts that are most relevant to you who are only going to spend a few days in the city.

City Profile

• Abbreviation: LDN
• Country: United Kingdom

City

Let’s start east in London where you will find the city’s core and financial hub, The City Financial Center with the Bank of England. This area of ​​London is quiet and quiet on weekends, but buzzing with life on weekdays. Here you will find St. Paul’s Cathedral which is the main attraction of the district. City has memorials from the fire of 1666, and you will find modern buildings, churches and old pubs side by side.

East End

East of Fortress Tower lies the East End working district, which includes Tower Bridge and Southwark. Tate Modern is here as a symbol of the flourishing that has taken place in the area. We recommend a walk down the Queens Walk promenade, located near the Tate Modern.

West End

The West End district of London is England’s political hub with Westminster and Whitehall. From Trafalger Square, the avenues go to Whitehall and the Mall, and you realize that you are in London’s religious and political center of power when you see the buildings of Buckingham Palace, Parliament and the many churches. You notice a little more calm here than anywhere else in the center. The area extends to Victoria Station.

Mayfair, Soho and Covent Garden

West of Westminster you will find Mayfair and fashionable London. The streets of New Bond Street and Old Bond Street are typical representatives of the area. You will find the Soho and Covent Garden districts north of Westminster. The neighborhoods – perhaps most Soho – are known for restaurants, bars and an exotic nightlife. There are also many theaters. Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street are known to most of us. This is where most tourists shop.

Bayswater and Notting Hill

The Bayswater tourist area is at Hyde Park. Here you will find a number of tourist class hotels in a good location. All the way west London you will find Notting Hill which became world famous through the film of the same name (Notting Hill) with actors Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Notting Hill used to be a poor area. Today it is widely visited as a result of its Portobello Road market.

Kensington and Chelsea

If you want more exclusive shopping, head south to Kensington and the Kensington High Street shopping street. Kensington Gardens is known for its Kensington Palace where members of the royal family sometimes spend time. Chelsea is located west of the city, where you will find exclusive apartments and shops, including Harrods.

Facts about London

London is England’s largest city. Both in terms of residents and tourist tourists. London is Europe’s financial center and one of the most influential cities in the world. London is a must visit for big city enthusiasts.

List of London Acronyms

The most commonly used abbreviations about London is LDN which stands for London. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to London, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.